Baked Good

How to Make Cranberry Orange Scones

March 18, 2013

I seem to have had a love affair with the Starbucks Cranberry Orange scones. Scones are like little biscuits delicate and flaky. The perfect treat with your morning coffee. So after spending WAY too much of my money at Starbucks I decided to make my own. I have made scones for years, and they are [...]

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Rolo Bars

March 4, 2013

When I think of Rolo’s I associate them with St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t know why, I did a google search and can’t find an obvious reason, so it must just be an obscure memory in my past that tells me that Rolo’s are Irish. Oh well thinking of them and St. Patrick’s Day made [...]

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

February 5, 2013

I had to run to the grocery to pick up a few items and as I was on my way to the produce section I somehow found myself walking through the bakery section and as I was walking through out of the corner of my eye I catch these heart-shaped chocolate covered pretzels. Whoa, back [...]

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Chocolate-Vanilla Caramel Tartlet

February 4, 2013

My honey bunny already got his Valentines’ Day dessert early because I had to share it with you guys so you could make it for your honey bunnies. Let me tell you… this Chocolate-Vanilla Caramel Tartlet… it is the BOMB- boom, colossal explosion good. You get my drift- damn good is my drift. I gave [...]

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Apple, Cherry, Pear and Almond Breakfast Muffins

January 3, 2013

Apple, Pear, Cherry and Almond Breakfast Muffins

These breakfast muffins are extra special and completely over the top. I came up with the recipe based off a crisp recipe that I have that is truly delicious, but you can’t have a crisp for breakfast……. can you?? hmmmmm Well, since its the New Year and we all want to eat healthier, we will [...]

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Double Chocolate Cookie Peppermint Sandwich + BAKERS GIVEAWAY

December 13, 2012

Day 4 of my Christmas Cookie posting, is me making a meal out of a cookie. Yes, I love peppermint. I got the idea for this cookie, sandwich, meal from the Peppermint bark that you see everywhere. The chocolate cookie recipe is a chocolate lovers delight, if you want to make just the cookies you [...]

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Peaches and Cream Biscuits

October 2, 2012

The holidays are sneaking up around the corner. That means baking time!! I love baking! One of my favorite things to do in the afternoon when I have the house to myself is to turn on one of my favorite shows, Homeland, Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, and a few others (cough, cough-True Blood) and [...]

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Yellow Cupcake with Chocolate Frosting

July 1, 2012

This is a simple cupcake recipe that everyone will enjoy! Cupcake: 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup sugar 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2/3 cup buttermilk Frosting: 1 bag milk chocolate chips [...]

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Orange Popovers

June 28, 2012

These little gems are delicious with a drizzle of honey or jam. They take no time to make. 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1 1/4 cups milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 [...]

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Zucchini & Cheese Tart

June 24, 2012

I picked my first Zucchini. Which means my counters will be covered with the little green guys very soon. This is the first recipe I made with my first Zucchini. Enjoy! 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon slat 8 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1/4 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons fresh [...]

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Perfect Peach Cake

June 19, 2012

This cake is so delicious, I always remember it when I have an abundance of peaches on my counter from the trees in the backyard. It truly is delectable! 2 1/2 pounds peaches, pitted and cut into 1/2″ thick wedges 5 tablespoons peach schnapps 4 teaspoons lemon juice 6 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar [...]

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Cherry Cake

June 11, 2012

A bag of Cherries is a beautiful and tempting sight for me. When the grocery stores starts placing the plump cherries out in the produce section, I start buying them. I have to admit everyone in my house loves to pop the sweet gems in their mouth, but still I try to find ways to [...]