Honey Lavender Scones
Flakey & slightly sweet, with delicate floral overtones, Honey Lavender Scones are perfect with tea or as part of a special brunch. Scones are one of my favorite baked…
Read moreBlender Popovers – Half White Whole Wheat!
Do you have a recipe or two that’s good in a pinch? Maybe something that uses simple ingredients. Or that that rounds out dinner (when you’re out of everything). How…
Read morePecan Pumpkin Scones
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. And since one of my favorite anytime treats is scones, I decided to convert them to pecan pumpkin scones. Are you intimidated by…
Read moreChocolate Covered Cherry Muffins
My doctor told me to eat dark chocolate. Daily. Like a prescription. Gotta love that in a doctor! I guess that makes these chocolate covered cherry muffins just what the…
Read moreWhole Wheat Gingerbread Scones
I love mornings–especially during the holidays. And waking up to a sparkling Christmas tree calls for a special breakfast. Cocoa and coffee for warmth. Sizzling bacon or sausage. A tray…
Read moreVanilla Plum Muffins
Can I blame Martha Stewart for my diet failures? After all it was her PBS show that got me thinking about plum muffins. In the end I converted her recipe…
Read moreSpiced Peach Bread
Did you spend this Christmas season as behind as I did? Between everyone getting sick (some of us twice!), recipe failures, a big pre-Christmas party, and my daughter’s long run…
Read moreCranberry Swirl Muffins (or Jam Swirl, or…)
Thanksgiving and the harvest season have just passed–which means that most American refrigerators and cupboards are full. Do you have an abundance of leftover cranberry sauce? A bonanza of canned…
Read moreOrange Currant Bread
Orange Currant Bread is a slightly sweet, tender loaf, flavored with orange and currants and a hint of (optional) rum. Carbs, for all their bad press, really make the best…
Read moreEasiest Cranberry Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
What’s better for a special breakfast than homemade sticky rolls? Of course yeast baking can be intimidating, not to mention time consuming. But if you are baking challenged or simply…
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