We all know which rolls I'm talking about. From the restaurant that we pretend we're going to for other reasons, but secretly we just want to eat as many rolls as the water will bring? Yeah, those ones. You might think that these rolls might be complicated or fussy to make, but really they're not...
Baking
Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
If breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, it's a good thing we've got baked goods to start our mornings off right. I'll take a homemade pastry over bacon and eggs any day. These muffins are so easy to make, and they're really nice and moist, thanks to the buttermilk. I'm such...
Homemade Crackers
This post was updated to include new step-by-step photos on 2-25-2020. Homemade Crackers may sound complicated, but trust me, they're really not. Making these crackers at home is easy and well worth the effort. The perfectly flaky texture and the rich buttery flavor make these homemade crackers way better than store bought! Crackers don't need...
Homemade Vanilla Wafers
Confession time. Vanilla wafers are my favorite boxed cookie. I just love them. I usually eat them plain, but when I'm really feeling fancy, I like to spread Nutella between two of them and make little sandwiches. Sigh. It only made sense to me to try a from-scratch version, considering I'm kind of on a...
Inside Out Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies is a bit of a mouthful, which is probably why some people call these cookies Inside Out Chocolate Chip Cookies. At first thought, inside out seems like the wrong way of things (clothes, socks, etc...) However, growing up around our house, my little sister lived by the notion that if...
Classic Irish Brown Soda Bread
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Admittedly, I've never much been into celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in the past. However, this year I just happened to have an Irish food cookbook sitting on my shelf begging for attention (Real Irish Food by David Bowers), and I found an absolutely amazing pair of green Coach flats on clearance...
Homemade Honey Wheat English Muffins
Every once in a while there's a recipe that totally changes my grocery-shopping habits. Last year, Creamy Homemade Ricotta was groundbreaking for me, and now I refuse to use store-bought unless I absolutely have to. These Homemade Honey Wheat English muffins do the same for me. I am of the belief that homemade is always better,...
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling
You want to know what's better than a whoopie pie? A red velvet whoopie pie. I have yet to meet a red velvet creation that I didn't fall head over heels for. I just don't possess the ability to say no to red velvet. In fact, I had to bring the rest of these red...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
I may not completely understand why these little treats are called Whoopie Pies, since they seem to be much more of a cake than a pie, but I do know that they're delicious and extremely easy to make. There are several claims as to the actual origin and name of the beloved whoopie pie, which...
Erbazzone (Savory Spinach and Mushroom Pie)
Erbazzone is basically a vegetable pie/tart that could be served as an appetizer, brunch, or main dish. The history of this dish originates in the Parma region of Italy, where they have ideal conditions for producing exquisite Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Yum. Seriously, can I go there, like right now? Cured meats and artisan...