Baking and Sweet Endings

Baking and Sweet Endings

Applesauce Bars

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Baking and Sweet Endings

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 […]