Bakery

Mini Pavlovas with Whipped Cream and Berries

A pavlova is a meringue-like dessert, of Australian/New Zealand origin and named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It's often made as a large cake, but this recipe is for individual pavlovas. Quite the elegant dessert yet very simple to make. Prep Times: Prep: 20...

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Carrot Cake

I was reminded of a long-time family recipe at a recent college reunion - I had forgotten all about it, but my friend had been making it for her family for 25 years! Thanks, Tricia! Also works great in cupcake form - half the recipe yields 12 regular sized cupcakes or...

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Gingerbread Cookies “Worth Eating”

Thanks to Cook's Illustrated for the title and the recipe. Simply said, the best gingerbread cookie recipe we've come across! Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon...

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Frosted Red Velvet Cookies

Not a cake but not quite a cookie... Ingredients 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped ½ cup butter, softened ⅔ cup packed brown sugar ⅓ cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon red food coloring 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½...

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Pumpkin Pancakes

Easy and flavorful. Ingredients 1 ¼ cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup milk 6 tablespoons pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 egg Directions Whisk together the...

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Banana Oatmeal Bread

What to do with all those bananas...   Ingredients 1 ½ cups flour ⅔ cup brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup oatmeal 1 cup banana, mashed (approx 2 1/2) ⅓ cup buttermilk ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs, beaten Directions...

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Sugar-Crusted Raspberry Muffins

Moist muffins with a crunchy  top. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup whole milk 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries...

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Pumpkin Bread

Our favorite! Thanks to Fresh and Honest/Henrietta's Table chef for the recipe. Ingredients 3 cups sugar 1 1/8 cups oil 5 eggs 4 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 1/4 cups pumpkin...

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