Category Archives: Breads
Bananana…. Baking with Bananas
Discount bananas have been inspiring me to bake, but there’s only so much banana bread one family will want to eat. So this includes three recipes: banana bread, banana scones, and banana cake.
Orange-Vanilla French Toast
We’re poking along making the Thanksgiving feast and decided to start with a nice brunch. This was the star, in my opinion – fragrant and decadent, yet quick and easy … Continue reading
Tomato Rosemary Muffins
I like bread and soup for dinner in the winter, and homemade muffins are often a nice option since they can bake up quickly while the soup simmers on the stovetop. These muffins are a nice contrast to heavier, earthy soups. The tomato sauce in the batter keeps them tender with a slight tang and also gives them a lovely golden color.
Pita with Za’atar Spices
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend of thyme, sesame, sumac, and other spices that can be eaten with flatbread for a quick snack or side dish. I like to spread it on pitas and toast them quickly in the oven to make them easier to serve and eat.
St. Patrick’s Day: Corned Beef and Irish Soda Bread
This meal displayed both the strengths and the weaknesses of our family’s approach to food. It was successful in that we planned ahead and the results were tasty, healthy, and … Continue reading
Quick & Easy Side: Scallion Mini-Muffins
These muffins come together without any trouble, a quick counterpoint to earthy soups. Their rich, buttery flavor is balanced by a light sweetness and the hint of sharpness from the bright green scallions.
