Course: Baked Goods

American as Apple Pie (Bars)

Happy Birthday, America!  I made you a pie!  Well, pie bars, anyway. Easier than making a whole darned pie, these Apple Pie Bars will be...

Spring Berry Cobbler

Spring is here! Don’t believe me? Check out the local farmer’s markets and tell me you’re not seeing Spring berries starting to pop up. That...

Pot O’Gold Lemon Lime Cupcakes

Perfect for celebrating the Luck O’ the Irish, or any sunny day for that matter, these citrus-y, moist, and golden Lemon Lime Cupcakes will make...

Valentine’s Day Hangover

Don’t you love the lead up to holidays like Valentine’s Day?  The commercials implying that we all need to run out and spend lots of...

Garlic Bread Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

Garlic.  Ain’t no havin’ too much of it in my book.  I once read a quote that said: “Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine...

Apple Shortbread Bars

Desserts come in all shapes, sizes and flavors, but dishes with fruit are my favorite.  In my book, few flavors say “fruity goodness” like juicy...

Raisin Bran Muffins

Tradition. It’s the hallmark of so many holidays. And nothing says “Christmas” to me more than certain foods. Each Christmas morning, my family dives into...

Cinnamon Basil Cookies

This time of year, I start craving flavors like fresh basil.  In pasta. In pesto. In omlettes. In anything with tomatoes.  I love the bright...

Carrot Cake Yogurt-Topped Chai Pound Cake

Carrot Cake. Yogurt. Chai. Pound Cake.  Yes, that’s a mouthful.  And yes, all of that belongs in one sentence.  C’mon, admit it–you want all of...

Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

Peanut butter and jelly.  Peanut butter and chocolate.  Peanut butter and bananas.  Peanut butter and cereal. Wait, what?  I’ve got your attention now, don’t I?...