These cinnamon roll scones combine two of my favorite breakfast treats, and because you use your favorite scone recipe, there is no need to wait for dough to rise as with traditional rolls! The end result is a flaky rolled cinnamon scone that will no doubt rival your Saturday morning pancake tradition. Now, I’m not saying…
4th of July Flag Cake with Pastry Cream and Berries
As far as attention goes, the 4th of July doesn’t get a lot from me. It’s not that I don’t love celebrating our country’s independence, and I certainly welcome any reason for homemade ice cream and fireworks. The fact is that the 4th of July sneaks up on me every year! That and the 100-plus degree temps leave me…
Healthy Banana Blueberry Oat Muffins
Recently, I got into a rut with breakfast. It’s always been hard for me to come up with creative breakfast ideas for my girls. I don’t like breakfast and usually have an IsaGenix shake or just some coffee, so I’ve lacked in ways to provide them a yummy, nutritious breakfast. I’ll even admit we’ve reverted…
Make it with Love: Jam Filled Heart-Shaped Scones
It seems that Valentine’s Day gives us an excuse to take everything we love and make it heart-shaped. Whether it’s a note or a lollipop, if it’s shaped in a heart, we know it’s extra special. These jam-filled scones are special indeed, and not only because they’ve met the heart-shaped cookie cutter. Jam and blueberries…
10 Tips for Making the Perfect Pie Crust
It’s the season for sweets and treats, and one of our favorites in my family is a rich chocolate pudding pie. The secret to the pie is the pie crust: if it fails, the pie just doesn’t taste the same. Pie crust can be a difficult task to take on, especially if you’ve never made…
Gingersnaps, Santa’s New Favorite Cookie!
No matter how busy I may be during the holiday season, I always make time to bake gingersnaps. Ever since my mother-in-law introduced these to me, they have become a household staple from November to January. These cookies are delicious––chewy, spicy, slightly crunchy on the edges, perfect with a cup of coffee or a scoop…
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Chocolate Drizzle!
Recently I made these pumpkin spice cupcakes for our first Thanksgiving meal of the season and they turned out great––so tasty! If you’re looking for something to make to add a little sweet to your meal, give these a try! Cupcake Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder…
Weekend Dessert: Rustic Apple Tart
I love that we now have an acceptable and affectionate term for those desserts that are a bit…um…messy. The word? Rustic. If you call something rustic, you have given its rough edges an endearing, earthy quality. Who needs fuss?, we say. Life isn’t perfect…why should our desserts be? That being said, this rustic apple tart is…
October Treat: Candy Corn Cupcakes
I’ll admit it: I go through bags of candy corn throughout the fall months. The second they hit the shelves at the grocery store, you can find them on my shelves in the pantry! Not only do I love the candy themselves, but I love all the fun recipes and crafts they inspire! Take this…
Afternoon Snack: Peanut Butter Banana Bread Sammies!
Toast two 1/2 inch thick slices of banana bread. (You can do this in your toaster or in the oven.) Let cool slightly, and generously spread peanut butter on one. Get creative and add chocolate shavings, a drizzle of honey, or extra chopped nuts! Top with the second toasted slice, cut, and serve! Use your…