Tag Archives: baking

Brown Sugar Pecan Pear Muffins

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Christina

Last weekend Andrew and I traveled to Columbus, Ohio for a long weekend for a wonderful baby shower that Andrew’s aunt threw us. We had a great time, but as always the days just flew by. It seemed like we … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads & Muffins, Breakfast | Tagged baking, breakfast, cardamom, cinnamon, muffins, pears, pecans | 16 Comments

College Football Bites Roundup

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Christina

Tomorrow marks one of my favorite days of the year! The kickoff to the college football season! Although college football officially kicked off on Thursday night, for me it doesn’t officially start until Ohio State takes the field! I am so … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Candy, Cupcakes, Dessert, Ice Cream, Main Dish, Roundup | Tagged appetizers, baking, buckeye, candy, cupcakes, dessert, football, ice cream, main dish, peanut butter and chocolate, roundup | 13 Comments

Peach Shortcakes with Bourbon Whipped Cream

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Christina

Here’s one dessert you’ll want to make for your Labor Day barbecue this coming weekend. A southern-style twist on everyone’s favorite peach shortcakes. Ripe peaches, bourbon whipped cream and toasted pecans sandwiched between a warm cakelike biscuit. In one word-incredible! 🙂 Serve this … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit | Tagged baking, cinnamon, dessert, peach, peach schnapps, peaches, shortcake, summer | 12 Comments

Peach Galette

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Christina

One of my favorite summer desserts to make this time of year are homemade fruit pies. But sometimes I don’t want to fuss with all the work that comes with making one from scratch. That’s when I turn to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Pastry, Pie & Tart | Tagged baking, cinnamon, dessert, gallette, peach, peaches, pie, summer | 15 Comments

Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Christina

Lately I have been having major cravings for peanut butter and Nutella. I have usually been able to curb my craving by dipping a few apple slices into peanut butter and then some Nutella. Well that all went out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookies, Dessert | Tagged baking, chocolate, cookies, dessert, nutella, peanut butter, peanut butter and chocolate | 26 Comments

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Christina

Here’s one coffee cake to put on the menu for this coming weekend! Moist and tender sour cream coffee cake with a cinnamon pecan swirl running through the center and sprinkled on top. Despite the name, this cake doesn’t actually have coffee in it … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert | Tagged baking, breakfast, cinnamon, coffee cake, pecans, sour cream, walnuts | 27 Comments

Lemon-Zucchini Loaf with Lemon Glaze

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Christina

We have more zucchini than I know what to do with. So after making numerous salads, soups, muffins, biscuits, breads and brownies, I really needed a new zucchini recipe to try. When I stumbled upon this recipe on Pinterest I immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads & Muffins, Breakfast | Tagged baking, bread, breakfast, lemon, summer, zucchini, zucchini bread | 26 Comments

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Christina

Sunday morning I woke up with an overwhelming urge for a shamelessly large cinnamon roll. You know what I am talking about…that warm ooey, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamonny goodness that you know you should be ashamed of eating, but really aren’t. Yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads & Muffins, Breakfast | Tagged baking, breakfast, brunch, cinnamon, cinnamon rolls, muffins, pecans | 29 Comments

Flaky Peach Turnovers

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Christina

Take advantage of summer’s bounty of peaches with these flaky homemade Peach Turnovers. Stuffed with diced peaches and baked in a homemade flaky puff pastry, these turnovers make for a perfect brunch or summer dessert. The secret to working with the homemade puff pastry … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Fruit | Tagged baking, breakfast, cinnamon, dessert, lemon, peach, peaches, summer, turnover | 34 Comments

Back To School Roundup

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Christina

It’s that time of the year again! Back to School! New teachers, new friends, new clothes, new school supplies, maybe even a new school! This time of year is always so exciting not only for kids, but parents and teachers as … Continue reading →