Want a fun little variation of a the traditional chocolate chip cookie? How about chocolate chip cookies with caramel and pretzels? Yeah, they are just as good as they sound. The caramels So, caramel bits are ideal. I think they are so great to use in baked goods. Unfortunately, we only had the regular caramels…
African food is new for me. This Mandazi Recipe is actually the only African food I have ever made. There is a Global foods group on Instagram I am part of, to challenge myself as a foodie. This month’s challenge was African foods. It was great to do a little research and learn…
These Rye Pretzel Buns are great for any sandwich. I love using rye in my whole grain baked goods because I really love the flavor! Also, making the them into a pretzel bun is even better, it gives it that really chewy and yummy crust! I used these rye pretzel buns for teriyaki chicken burgers…
Okay, so this is my first time making shortbread cookies with edible flowers, but I foresee them making an appearance many more times in my kitchen. These aren’t perfect, but were so much fun to make! Making the shortbread dough The shortbread dough is a very simple dough to make. I didn’…
Have you ever seen laminated pasta before? I swear every single time I see it, I stop and stare. It really is just so beautiful!! I finally decided to give it a try on my own. This laminated pasta with edible flowers isn’t perfect, but pretty good for my first try! I was…
I have made a lot of breads in my life, like a lot. These strawberry and cream rolls are definitely are up there in the top ranks. They are tender, and swirled with the strawberry and cream, they are just dreamy. As if that wasn’t enough- I also drizzled them with a lemon…
Twice year we have the opportunity to listen to our church leaders speak over the course of 2 days, Saturday and Sunday. You can read more about it here. We love this weekend! We get to listen to uplifting and inspirational talks, but also spend time together as a family. One of our traditions is…
Raspberry Swirl Loaf. Just typing the title is making me feel hungry all over again. This bread is so good! It is a partial whole wheat bread, but still so light and fluffy. I used a Eikhorn Wheat for this one, and loved the results. Einkorn is a fairly new wheat to me, but am…
I love swirled breads so much. The swirls give just a hint of flavor that pairs perfectly with your bread, and it is so good! The particular Swirled Herb Bread is really, really good. The ratio of bread to filling is just right. I made this bread as a partial wheat loaf, which my family…
Our family LOVES peanut butter and chocolate. It is one of our favorite combos, and is sure to disappear quickly. It is a particular favorite of my youngest son, shown below:). I made these Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chunk Cookies for one of our cookie Fridays and with as quickly as they were gone, I…