Just Baking

We make four different muffins at work, and they typically never change, day in and day out. When I was asked to replace two of them, I was more than happy to. I love a good lemon-flavored muffin. The only problem was that I have never found a good lemon-poppy muffin recipe. So, I took the recipe for the muffin batter […]

I was asked at work to create my version of the Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies. First, I went to the store and looked at a box of the snack cakes to see what they were. I created this version, and they are such a huge seller we cannot keep them on the shelves. We all were surprised at […]

These Ho-Ho Cakes, a huge seller at the restaurant where I work, are really simple to make. First, you’ll need a single-layer 10-inch chocolate cake. Using a serrated bread knife, carefully split the layer in half horizontally. Place the bottom half of the cake into a springform pan. Add a thick layer of whipped cream, and then put the top half of the cake […]

Let’s talk about working with nuts. And no, we’re not talking about family or coworkers.
Anyway, what many novice bakers do not realize is that toasting nuts before using them in a recipe really brings out their flavor. It also helps extend their shelf life because raw nuts can spoil relatively quickly at room temperature.
In the picture you can see coconut, […]

I love granola. This recipe is awesome.  The best part about it is, you can add to it or change things about it. For example, you can use olive oil instead of canola oil, or you can add your favorite nuts or fruits to this.
I like to eat mine cold with fresh raspberries and milk. […]

I was getting off of work and was thinking, “I would love to have pulled BBQ pork sandwiches for dinner.” On the way to the store, I thought, “Why not do something different?” So at the store, I bought boneless country pork ribs, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and some beef.
I was planning to throw it all in […]

Let’s talk about reading recipes. I know this seems pretty basic, but I really believe that people take reading recipes for granted, and even make mistakes by not reading them correctly.
I was applying for a job once, and during the interview, I was handed a recipe to read over and then asked if there were any mistakes in it, and […]