Sausage Egg Bake with Hash Browns
Egg bakes are an easy and versatile casserole to “dish” up.… Read More Sausage Egg Bake with Hash Browns
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Choco Zucchini Cupcakes
Looking for more ways to get the kids to eat vegetables? Try these Choco Zucchini Cupcakes. Trust me, they won’t know :P… Read More Choco Zucchini Cupcakes
All-In-One-Place Recipes
I admit that when it comes to writing down recipes I’m that person who scribbles it down on the nearest piece of paper. I have sticky notes on the refrigerator and half-written recipe cards shoved into what’s supposed to be a recipe binder. And the next time I want to use the recipe again, I’m… Read More All-In-One-Place Recipes
1960s Gingerbread Cookies
“Run, run, run as fast as you can. You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread…cookie”? Gingerbread cookies date back to the 15th century, a time when the poor were starving and the rich were well off. A man of good standing could afford for his family if he took part in spice trades. Unfortunately spices,… Read More 1960s Gingerbread Cookies
Chocolate Chip and Cream Cheese Marble Cupcakes
When it comes to baking, I always have milk, eggs, and chocolate chips available in the kitchen. A rarity is cream cheese. However, during my last grocery run I decided to grab a pack of cream cheese, should I crave tiramisu. Sadly, I have not been in the mood for tiramisu; Instead, I’ve been wanting… Read More Chocolate Chip and Cream Cheese Marble Cupcakes
Christmas Fruit Cake
I admit that Christmas Fruit Cake, or Christmas Pudding as they call it in the United Kingdom, is an acquired taste. It’s a dessert I only discovered 10 years ago. To this day, no one in my family eats it with me, and my husband only had his first bite the other day. The origins… Read More Christmas Fruit Cake
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
I’ve been wanting to make some pumpkin muffins for many years now, but every time I buy a squash or pumpkin puree I end up making a pie. Fast forward to the present and what did I do with half a can of puree from the fridge?–bake some muffins! The name “muffin” was first printed… Read More Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Chocolate Pudding Pies
Hostess’ Chocolate Pudding Pies were one of my favorite childhood desserts–or more like snacks. I grew up as a 90s kid–during the times of slip dresses, plaid skirts, plucked eyebrows, lip-liners, and tendrils. Not mention windbreakers, spaghetti straps, hip-hugging flares, platforms, scrunchies and marble hair ties. (See more here) The fashion of the 90s is something… Read More Chocolate Pudding Pies
1940’s Chocolate Cake
During the Second World War, British food supply was cut short by the Germans, who attacked many ships supplying food to Great Britain. Rationing was then introduced by the Ministry of Food to ensure everyone could still have access to the limited food supply; however, each person was given the same amount. Rationing was also… Read More 1940’s Chocolate Cake
Mini Pumpkin Pies from Scratch
This sweet custardy pie is most associated with America and Canada’s Thanksgivings, during the fall when pumpkins are ripe and ready to be harvested. However, placing pureed pumpkins or squashes and spices in a pastry shell is not a North American creation. Pumpkin pie–or pumpion pye–first appeared in England in the 17th century. Recipes with… Read More Mini Pumpkin Pies from Scratch