I'm a rather big fan of banana muffins. Mostly because they're just as tasty as banana bread, but cook faster and are easier to transport. Plus, you can add all kinds of things, like blueberries, to them and they're still wonderful. My usual recipe calls for flour, but some how we were out. So I … Continue reading Flourless banana muffins
C’s Texas Sheet Cake
I've mentioned before, my sister, C, has a knack for perfecting baked goods. She did it again with this super delicious, never dry (even after three days!) recipe. It's a combination of Joy of Cooking and our Mom's family recipe. Ingredients and Directions: Have all ingredients at room temperature, about 70 degrees f. Pre-heat … Continue reading C’s Texas Sheet Cake
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Party Dip
I love cookie dough. And chocolate chip cookie dough is my favorite. I also know all about salmonella and the dangers of eating raw cookie dough. Now that one of my very dear friends is expecting (Congrats again!), I had to find a way to indulge in cookie dough. I found this recipe on Pinterest … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Party Dip
M&M cookies
I don't bake very often, so around the holidays I bake up a storm. This year I made M&M cookies from scratch. I followed the traditional Toll House recipe, except I use M&Ms instead of chocolate chips. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, … Continue reading M&M cookies
Family Bran Muffins
These are a tradition for my husband's family to eat on Christmas morning. Be warned, while the name is bran, the taste and nutritional values are regular, bakery inspired, delicious muffins. Ingredients: 2 shredded wheat biscuits (each is about 2 ½ by 4 inches) 1 cup boiling water 1 ½ cups sugar 3/8 cups butter … Continue reading Family Bran Muffins