Just Baking

I love scones. They throw together quickly, bake in a snap, and almost always come out perfectly. Plus, they’re one of those go-to items for the day before grocery shopping day, when it seems like Mother Hubbard has one up on you — no eggs? No problem. No milk? No problem. You can be pretty […]

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. […]

Moist banana-flavored cake with a crunchy sugar-and-cinnamon topping. Need I say more?
Moist Banana Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Pecan Topping
Makes 15 servings
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1-1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Topping
1 c. chopped […]

Empanadas, or hand-held meat pies, are common to many South American and Hispanic cuisines. Close cousins to the British meat pasties, the Australian meat pies, and the Indian samosas, their widespread popularity is no doubt due to their portability and their versatility.  
Easily customized to cultural flavor preferences, the empanada is a perfect way to incorporate whatever bits […]

As we herald spring in most parts of the country, seasonal fruits and vegetables can be seen in all their glory, and a trip to the farmer’s market can turn out to be a visually delectable experience! Oranges, pears, and strawberries are flooding the markets in California, and what better way to binge on the […]

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. […]

I am very fond of entertaining, and hosting parties or gatherings is one of my favorite hobbies. An appealing feature is that I get to try different food, especially appetizers and hors d’oeuvres that we don’t usually cook in our day-to-day lives.
Though I’m not a great cook, I believe that presentation is as important as […]

You know that heavenly aroma, the one that grabs you by the nostrils and drags you senselessly over obstacles like potted plants and fellow theater-goers to the vendor selling those paper cones of sugar-roasted nuts, rendering you powerless to resist its hypnotic charm? Well, now you can dabble in a little self-hypnosis!
Almonds are a good source […]