Ask someone if they like bananas and the results are mixed. Ask someone if they like banana bread, and chances are good they’ll say they do. Chocolate chips and various other mix-ins definitely help banana bread appeal to a wide audience. However, the simplicity of banana bread is what makes it so great in my Continue reading
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Traditional Delicious Lemon Kirschkuchen Recipe
Lemon-cherry cake or kirschkuchen is a traditional German non-yeasted cake. Using baking powder as the leavening agent, the cake can be prepared in 20 minutes or less. Which is around the time it takes for your oven to get to temperature. I found this recipe in a classic German baking cookbook I stumbled upon at Continue reading
Space Cake Recipe and Decorating Instructions
When I learned my former rowing coach and good friend was expecting her first child, after congratulating her, I immediately offered to make her a gender reveal cake. She informed me she already knew she was going to have a boy, to which I responded, “sooo, is that a yes?” I decided on a space Continue reading
Pear Jam Recipe to make you feel “Alive”
Pear jam is not something I’ve found on grocery shelves in the states. I haven’t really looked for it the times I’ve been in Europe but I feel like they probably have it. At any rate, I can’t get it here so I found a recipe on USApears and adjusted it slightly for what I Continue reading
Quick and Easy Thumbprint Cookie Recipe
A thumbprint cookie is timeless, always a hit, and most important, easy to make. This cookie recipe can be made in under an hour, including baking time. Most of the recipes I’ve posted are fairly labor and time intensive. While the result is visually appealing and delicious, sometimes you just don’t have the time. The Continue reading
Delicious and Foolproof Tarte Tatin Recipe
Tarte Tatin is the French version of apple pie, that’s how I think about it. There’s a rough puff pastry base, similar to pie dough. On top, theres’ poached apples and caramel to top it off. You could say its a topless apple pie recipe. Anyway, this tarte tatin recipe comes from Claire Saffitz’s “Dessert Continue reading
Lemon Bar Recipe, but with Blood Orange
Blood orange bars are the same as lemon bars but use blood orange juice instead. With the obvious out of the way, let’s get a bit more in-depth. The result of using blood orange juice is a less tart, slightly sweeter bar. If you’re not a fan of the tartness of lemon bars, these bars Continue reading
Hot Cross Buns recipe, not the annoying song
If you grew up in the States, chances are your only memory of hot cross buns was that obnoxious song you learned on the recorder in elementary school. Which is a shame because the actual buns are quite delicious. A brioche dough combined with mincemeat and a sweet white cross on top. Brushed with a sugary glaze, Continue reading
Fruit Mincemeat Recipe
Mincemeat is a delicious combination of dried fruit and zest with butter, sugar, and alcohol. Prepare this mixture ahead of time and store in the fridge for use in various recipes. My favorite recipes to use mincemeat in are Stollen bread and hot cross buns. This recipe makes enough mincemeat for at least three separate Continue reading
A Deliciously Easy Take on Florentines
Quick and easy recipe for cookies that you and your friends will enjoy