All-natural recipes and baking tips for home bakers
This Alpine Village Cottage Cheese is just an old family favorite my mom used to make when we were kids back in Kansas. I always loved it, but had no idea how to make it until I stumbled across a magazine recipe. It’s really simple and quick (which explains why my mom loved it – six kids kept her really busy!) The recipe has just …
Now in Regular and High-Altitude Instructions! A fun cake to make, and a show-stopper to serve, this Maraschino Cherry Cake is sure to impress. The cheerful burst of cherries just brightens my day, and its tender pink crumb and sweet cherry flavor remind me of celebrations and gathering with friends and family. This recipe holds a special place in my kitchen because of how fun …
This Easy Hot Milk Cake brings a cozy and welcoming feel to my kitchen. The gentle aroma of vanilla, warm milk, and buttery goodness is a favorite in my home, especially when I want to share a slice of simple comfort with family and friends. The light, moist texture and mild flavor make this cake stand out as a dependable treat, perfect for any occasion …
Here in Colorado, fall arrives early every year. By Halloween, we’re looking for the first snowflakes! It’s also the time to collect those berries off the vines in the yard. Dwaine has transplanted some black raspberry vines from house to house and this year we finally got a decent crop. With the new crop, I’ve been searching for some new black raspberry recipes, and here’s the …
Looking for a way to use up some leftover berries? Or perhaps you have some frozen berries and you need a good recipe for them. Try this Easy Raspberry Crumble. Ready in an hour, and made with ingredients you probably have on hand right now. We grow our own berries and I usually have a whole shelf full of frozen berries to use at any …
Looking for a really easy, healthy dessert recipe that you can whip up with the kids? Try these Whole Wheat Raspberry Bars. Dwaine and I make our own raspberry jam from raspberry bushes we have planted in our yard here in Denver. Black raspberries are our favorite, but we also have red. We take an afternoon every so often and make a batch of jam, following …
A quick and easy recipe for moist, fresh muffins, ready in 30 minutes.
Just tried a baked cauliflower recipe this morning. I came across this Roasted Cauliflower Bites from one of my Facebook friends who is forever sharing yummy-looking desserts. Thanks Glenn! Very low in calories and salt, no carbs, but high in fiber and nutrients from the cauliflower – these Roasted Cauliflower Bites are easy and quick to make. Fresh from the oven, coated in a tangy …
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are fun to make, delicious to eat, and festive for any holiday celebration. Try your own favorite jam. We like raspberry the best. Dwaine and I make our own black raspberry jam. He learned how from his mom back on the farm, where they would grow black raspberries every year, harvesting them in long-sleeve flannel shirts to keep from getting sliced to …
There are a few dishes that just scream “Comfort Food”, and Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is certainly one of them. Smelling that buttery crust and rich, creamy filling baking in the oven on a chilly fall day is what baking is all about. And what’s better than preparing a pie from scratch, using all-natural ingredients?