2010 December | Hottie Biscotti

Daring Bakers: Christmas Stollen

What a great challenge for Christmastime. I wish I’d had a huge family to share this with. I’d bring it out on a lovely platter. Everyone would ooh and aah over this lovely sugar coated, fruit and nut filled bread. But it is just me, Ben and the new baby at home…and the new baby [...]

Oreo Cheesecake

When I saw this recipe I thought that there was no possible way that this dessert could turn out poorly. Oreos, butter, heavy cream, sugar, cream cheese, and chocolate…no possible way. I was right. This thing is dang good. In fact, the only problem I encountered in making this cheesecake is that my pan wasn’t [...]

Banana Bran Muffins

This is the second time around for me and these bran muffins from Ina Garten. The first time I made them I followed the recipe exactly…well, I did leave out the orange zest. They were terrific. There wasn’t a real need to change anything. You will not be disappointed if you try the original recipe. [...]

“Craisy” Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal, cranberry, coconut & rosemary cookies…but that is just too much to type as a blog post title. I don’t like the “Craisy” title either, but that is how they’re described by Guy Fieri, the creator of these cookies. ”Craisy” because of the use of dried cranberries or “craisins”, and also “crazy” because of the [...]

Coconut & Almond Lemon Curd Bars

Since I am kind of a hermit these days as a new mommy, I have been raiding my pantry in search of things I can cook or bake with instead of going to the grocery store. I found a jar of lemon curd in there and so I made these bars. My mom makes the [...]

Sweet Potato Cake

Why I ever bought a can of sweet potatoes is a mystery. I bake sweet potatoes every now and then, but I have never had a use for canned sweet potatoes. I saw this can of potatoes and went to the trusty internet in search of something I could bake with it. I found this [...]

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