There’s something magical about the holiday season that brings out the baker in all of us—even those who don’t typically step foot in the kitchen. But let’s be honest: as much as we love the idea of spending a whole day making Christmas cookies, the reality is that December gets busy fast. Between shopping, wrapping, school events, holiday dinners, decorating, and trying to squeeze in a moment to actually enjoy it all, sometimes we just need a recipe that’s festive and impressive without all the effort. I typically start my Christmas baking in late September or early October because I…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for a banana muffin recipe that feels a little more special than the classic, these Banana White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Muffins are exactly what you need. They’re soft, moist, flavorful, and packed with the perfect blend of sweet banana, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy macadamia nuts.…
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Continue ReadingThere are many easy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipes out there but I haven’t found many that include coconut. I’m not sure when or why I started adding coconut to my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, but why not? They’re delicious with or without the coconut, but my family loves coconut…
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Continue ReadingThere is just something nostalgic about good chewy oatmeal raisin cookies! My grandson doesn’t like chocolate and so I pulled out an old family favorite cookie that is chocolate free. These chewy oatmeal raising cookies are delicious and easy to make. He even helped me this last time. Grandma made…
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Continue ReadingWhat I love about this jelly roll cake is that it starts with a boxed cake mix, so when you are pressed for time, you can still whip up a nice dessert in a flash. I usually have a cake mix in my pantry and so if the need arises…
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Continue ReadingThis easy pie crust is a must in every home baker’s repertoire. A truly great pie starts with one thing: the crust. While the filling gets most of the attention, a tender, flaky crust can turn an ordinary dessert into something unforgettable. The good news? Making a perfect crust at…