Inside my recipe box
I make treats for my kids every Tuesday. The other four school days, I’m a stickler for healthy snacks. On Tuesdays, however a mid-day dessert is waiting when they come home from school. They always walk in the door asking, “What is Treat Tuesday?” and I always keep them guessing by challenging them to identify the treat by smell. The only downside of this tradition is I hear about it if I have a particularly busy Tuesday and don’t get around to making the treat. That rarely happens because I can’t stand the groaning! (OK, and I’m a sucker for their appreciation for TT’s, even into their teen years.) When you see a dessert recipe with a TT next to it, you know it was one of our Tuesday Treats!
It’s officially pumpkin time! I was so ready to jump in the kitchen and starting baking scents of fall and these mini loaves were just the perfect start to my fall baking season. The recipe starts with a basic cake mix that is super light …
This is an easy cake to make for a luncheon or even brunch. It has a great cinnamon taste with the moist apple cubes, making this cake simple to pair with a cup of tea or a glass of milk. Start with peeled, cubed granny …
Happy Valentine’s Day! Next to Christmas, I think this is the best “holiday” to have fun in the kitchen. If you are needing a sweet treat today, this is a wonderfully light, fluffy cupcake with a decadent browned butter, cream cheese frosting. Start with melting …
