There is nothing quite like the taste of home made bread. These tasty bread recipes feature hearty whole grain varieties as well as sweet breads.
What personifies comfort food better than fluffy buttermilk corn bread muffins? These muffins make a great side dish and I love to add them to one of my hearty breakfast recipes, too. To me, cold spring nights are the time for comfort food in all its glory. There is nothing quite like sitting down to …
I love banana nut muffins (or any kind of muffins for that matter.) This recipe for banana nut breakfast bars gives you the home made taste of banana muffins but in a tasty bar recipe instead. If you are looking for a quick, on the go breakfast recipe that you can grab on a busy …
Traditional Amish food is very simple and something that we associate with the group today. We think of it as comfort food. It usually has simple, plain ingredients. Where are Amish people living in the US? The Amish people are found in the United States in several rural areas, but primarily around Ohio and Pennsylvania, …
Entertaining this time of the year can make for a stressful few months if you don’t have a few easy appetizers in your arsenal. Lucky for me, (and you!) these Crostini Recipes come together in a flash and are perfect for those times when guests show up with little notice. Do you like 30 minute meals? …
Who doesn’t like the taste of a fluffy and flaky biscuit made from scratch? They are a staple of Southern cooking and make a great add on for any type of meal. Making homemade biscuits isn’t hard but there are a few things to keep in mind. These cooking tips will help you get the …
This homemade Italian bread recipe has a delightfully crusty texture and farm fresh herb seasoning. The easy recipe is so simple that anyone can easily make a crusty herb bread! Artisan breads like this are always the hit of any gathering. The flavor and texture of this beats store bought bread any day of the …
Do you enjoy copycat recipes? I love to try and recreate some of my favorite foods from restaurants that I enjoy. Starbuck’s is a favorite of many for their delicious coffees, but their food is also pretty tasty. The recipe for a Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf is fresh and super tasty and a pretty good …
I love crusty artisan breads. There is nothing quite like them to make great tasting sandwiches or to serve with soup. Biting into a crusty outside only to discover that oh so soft and flavorful center is a great pleasure in life! Every time I go to Panera, I come home with a loaf of one …
What’s a girl gonna do when she is trying to cut down on flour and sugar but really feels like banana bread? No problem at all! This gluten free banana bread contains no added sugar and uses coconut flour and eggs. The recipe makes a really large loaf and has about 150 calories for a 1/10th …
This chocolate chip banana bread combines two of my favorite breads into one, and is just delicious. I’m feeling like a bit of a decadent breakfast today. Banana breads are one of my favorite breads. I suppose the main reason is that I always seem to have over ripe bananas in the house and I …
Cinnamon has long been touted as having many health benefits. Many reports seem to suggest that adding it to your diet can have an overall good effect on your health. Cinnamon tastes good on desserts. Should we add it liberally to foods? Before you reach for a bottle of cinnamon supplements, remember this: there is …
Wasting bananas used to be a real problem for me, but not now that I have figured out these easy ways to use ripe bananas. Waste not, want not, as my grandmother used to say. She would reach to the ground to pick up a penny! While I am not quite that frugal, I do …
I am all for homemade crusty breads. But sometimes I want something a little different – a sweet or savory bread that can be a meal in itself. These delicious sweet and savory bread recipes make great on the run breakfasts, and are super at lunch with just a side salad or cup of soup. …
For weeks, when my husband and I go out for breakfast on Sunday morning, I have been saying that I should make French Toast at home. It is a favorite of mine and I often order it at a restaurant. Well, I finally got around to it with this Coconut Crusted French Toast. And I …
Mmmm…your house will smell delightful when you prepare these delicious caramel apple buttermilk muffins. They are like a caramel apple all done up muffin style! They make a fast breakfast recipe, and are sweet enough to have as dessert! For a healthy muffin recipe, try these cinnamon apple muffins. They are only 102 calories each. …
Brrrr…it’s cold here in Raleigh. Time for one of my 30 minute meals that will hit the spot. The temps are down to about 9 degrees overnight and that is nothing whatsoever like normal for us here. So, I need something filling and warm and comforting. I decided to make corn chowder but wanted a …
I love garlic bread. Not only does it adds the perfect touch to any hearty Italian meal but it is also one of my favorite easy appetizers. You can buy the garlic butter loaves at the store but there is no substitute for this homemade garlic bread just out of the oven, made with fresh ingredients. …
