The oatmeal cookie rose to popularity in the early 1900’s. It has been one of my favorite’s ever since (he! he!) O.K. so I probably didn’t find out about them until some delicious day after 1941! I love the moist chewy flavor with an occasional sweet raisin surprise. If you are trying to justify eating…
Ingredient: Cinnamon
Snickerdoodles
And old standby for sure. Great cookie for kids because they aren’t real messy.
Cinnamon Rolls (aka Sticky Buns)
These are the best cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted. Yes, even better than my grandma Sutherland’s!!! They have the sugary glazed bottoms, melt in you mouth cinnamon centers, and light textured dough. The big secret to their success (and yours) is potato starch in the dough. It’s a good thing this recipe makes two…
French Palmier Cookies
These tender, crispy treats are a perfect addition to your favorite cup of coffee. They are deceiving, in that you would think they are tricky to make, not so much, with a box of puff pastry and a little butter and sugar you are on your way to baking stardom! Print Recipe French Palmier Cookies…
Filo Triangles
This is a very old recipe. It appears to be a lot of work, and it is time consuming. Its’ redeeming factors are that it is delicious, and they can be done ahead and frozen, to be baked on the day of your party. If you are looking for a drop dead appetizer that won’t be…
Blueberry Pie
Nothing like fresh blueberries when they are in season. Enjoy the pie! Also good with frozen berries. Print Recipe Blueberry Pie Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 50 minutes Servings Ingredients 3/4 cups white sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon4 cups blueberries2 pie crusts see flakey pie crust recipe elswhere on blog1 tablespoon butter…
Sugared Walnuts
Sugared walnuts are fun and delicious. Put them out in a bowl for holiday snacks or toss them with a variety of salad combinations for a surprise party for your taste buds. They can be kept in the freezer, so they are a good do-ahead for holiday entertaining considering their multiple uses. Print Recipe Sugared…
Bananas Foster
Bring out the “show biz” side of your personality and wow your guest with this very simple dessert. They will be talking about it and your culinary skills for weeks afterwards. Chef John Turenne at Yale notes the this bananas foster recipe, always a hit, was created in New Orleans’s Brennan’s Restaurant in the 1950’s. …
Pumpkin Granola Muffins
These muffins have some ingredients you may not be used to combining but believe me they are delicious together. The muffins are moist, hearty, aromatic, and delicious. The batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six weeks. Portion out the desired servings for fresh-baked muffins every morning! You’ll look like a genius….
Monkey Bread
This is a great, finger-licking-good breakfast treat. Make the night before and it can be set out for early risers who want something to snack on before breakfast is served. Great on a breakfast buffet . Favorite of most kids because it is self- serve. Just pick a portion off the loaf, pop it in your…