These cake like bars come together in a very short time and are very tasty. The addition of wholewheat flour adds a little nuttiness. I have provided two options for icing the bars and if you just aren’t up for either, then a dusting of icing sugar would work too! I like to make these […]
Baking and Sweet Endings
Red Wine Cherry Sauce
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. A terrific sauce for pannacotta or ice-cream or whatever else might come to mind! I think I’ll give it a try on waffles! You will need to use frozen pitted cherries, either your own or bought instead of fresh for making the sauce so as […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins The local strawberries are in and so is the rhubarb…you know what they say, what grows together goes together. I just love the combination of strawberries with rhubarb from jam to a sauce for waffles or pancakes, to a pie, crisp or […]
Anne’s Two Hour Dinner Rolls
For anyone who has avoided making rolls or breads, instant yeast is your friend. You can have the “bouquet” of yeast breads wafting around in your house in no time at all! Makes Approximately 2 Dozen Rolls 1 ½ cups warm water 1 ½ Tbsp. sugar 3 Tbsp. cooking oil 1 egg ½ tsp. salt […]
Quick Hot Crossed Buns
Easter is just around the corner and in our house that means Hot Crossed Buns all warm from the oven not quite slathered in butter! Because I freeze them, then reheat as needed, I don’t bother with the icing as it would melt off. So, it’s up to you! I always used to make a […]
Raisin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. I used to bake a lot of cookies both at work and at home! There were always “sandwich lunches” that required “goodie trays” and the cookies always added a little something extra to the presentation. These little nuggets were just one of about 20 or […]
Anne’s Bran Biscuits With Cheddar Cheese
I’ve said it before, I’m a huge fan of baking with buttermilk! This recipe was given to me by a cousin at least 100 years ago and is so good! Serve warm with a main course salad or soup, as a snack or for breakfast…with a little orange marmalade is how I like to have […]
Victoria Sponge Cake
For a printer friendly version of this recipe click here. I made this quintessential English cake for my birthday last year…it’s the bomb and from now on “The Birthday Cake” It’s not difficult to make and just plain awesome! 8 oz. butter, room temperature 8 oz. berry sugar (Rogers make it) 4 medium eggs (6 […]
Banana Nut Muffins
Just like banana bread, these tender, moist morsels are so appealing! I know you’ll like them! Makes 10 Large or 12 Medium Size Muffins 1 ½ cups unbleached flour, (or substitute 1/2 cup wholewheat flour for the unbleached) ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1 ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 1 […]
Microwave Date And Raisin Squares
I’ve been wondering what to do with the remainder of the Medjool dates from Christmas and here it is! In no time you’ll have a nice treat to go with your cup of tea or coffee! Makes a great addition to a school or work lunch. Filling: ½ lb. pitted dates, chopped 1 cup water ½ cup raisins 2 […]