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Gosh it has been awhile since I’ve posted a recipe. And I must say I’m very happy to get back in the groove by presenting you with this super easy recipe for Caramelized Banana Topping. For breakfast, this topping is perfect spooned over tender buttermilk pancakes. In the evening, toss another little spoonful over some […]

These Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes are what happened after I fell in love with the photo of  Sally’s Baking Addiction’s Blueberry Lemon layer cake on Pinterest. Some day I will make that stunning three-layer cake, but not until I acquire a couple more cake pans. Turns out, I have only one round cake pan! I’m not […]

This Strawberry Rhubarb Pie has opened my mind. Pie!  The idea of making a homemade pie gives me a tiny tingle of . . . dread and doom. Please understand I have nothing against pie.  I just . . . suck at baking pie. I think I can count on one hand (okay, maybe both […]

We’re twisting things up a bit with this chocolate chip baklava . . . Sweet and rich.  Buttery and flaky. Layer after delectable layer — baklava is the perfect way to top off a delicious meal. Just a tiny piece is enough to satisfy my sweet tooth. Listen — I’ve seen recipes for homemade phyllo […]

Cookies for Breakfast! I’ve always called this a Fruit Tart, but maybe “Fruit Pizza” is a better description. Whatever you want to call it — it’s a fun way to eat fresh fruit.  The whole wheat cookie crust has a rich, nutty flavor.  The cream cheese topping is the perfect way to highlight sweet fruit. […]