Just Baking

Imposters!
I came up with the idea for Wannabe Portuguese Egg Tarts after seeing many pictures of egg tarts around the Web. I’ve never eaten an authentic egg tart — heck, I’ve never even seen one in person. These were my attempt to get something in the ballpark of what an egg tart would taste like. […]

Yes, there is a lot of butter involved.
Usually I find pound cake to be too dry, too crumbly. I’m embarrassed to admit that besides baking the occasional pound cake, Sara Lee was the only way I consumed the baked good. Finally, one day I decided to try a Paula Deen recipe for Sour Cream Pound […]

I’ll admit that one of the food items I look forward to most during the holidays is pecan pie. Who is to say we can’t enjoy those same delicious flavors year-round?
Enjoy these Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars with a tall glass of milk, a new book, a comfy chair, and a fresh, warm breeze from an […]

There is something about each upcoming weekend that makes me want to indulge. I crave comfort foods, and sweets that are creamy and satisfying. Here is one that will please the cheesecake lovers.
If you are a purist, omit the jam entirely.

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Makes 16 servings
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup flour
Approx. 1 […]

I felt like trying out a silly little recipe this evening, so corndog muffins it was! You can serve these with a little yellow mustard, or ketchup if you’d prefer.
Corndog Muffins
Makes 18 muffins

2 (8.5 ounce) packages cornbread mix
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
9 hot dogs, cut in small pieces

1. […]

When I was well into my third trimester with my daughter Violet, I recall snarfing down a batch of these cookies. Lord help me, they tasted just as good, if not better, by the second and third day.
Paula’s Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies were a hit. They are moist, tangy (why hello, cream cheese!) and delicious.
It […]

If I ever have my own bakery, this recipe is going on the menu. Delicious doesn’t even begin to describe it. Moist and spicy with the pleasant tang of whipped cream cheese frosting. This recipe is from 1910 and from the amazing cookbook, Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters.
Cold Tea Gingerbread with Whipped Cream Cheese […]

Miss Martha. I know I am not alone in experiencing the unreliability of her recipes. One minute you are celebrating a culinary success, and the next, you are cursing her name when a recipe (or two… or three) lets you down.
I turned to a recipe for Baby Bluebird Cupcakes for my nephew’s baby shower a […]