Blueberry French Toast Bake I hit the blueberry fields again this morning, walking away with five hot, tired kids (It's okay. They were ours.) and four bowls of fresh, sweet blueberries. I decided that some of today's blueberries would be tomorrow's French toast. Only I couldn't wait until tomorrow. So we ate this French toast for dinner tonight. It was delicious and would make a great addition to any brunch or breakfast... or dinner menu. This recipe comes from our church cookbook, submitted by two great cooks in our congregation (I made a few minor changes). It quickly became a favorite, making regular appearances at many brunches & potlucks. Keep Reading
Cappuccino Chip Muffin recipe (with gluten-free variation)
Cappuccino Chip Muffins I fell in love with these Cappuccino Chip Muffins at first bite a few years ago. We were visiting family in Kansas, and my sister-in-law pulled bags of these baked treats out of the freezer. She warmed them up and served them with scrambled eggs for breakfast or grabbed them for a quick snack as we headed out the door. So delicious, they never lasted long. I copied the recipe and stuffed it in my bag for the trip home. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to share them with you. It has been bothering me for some time now. So without further ado I finally present, from the distant land of Kansas: Cappuccino Chip Keep Reading
Baked Stuffed French Toast recipe
Baked Stuffed French Toast Mother's Day is right around the corner! Like any self-respecting mother, I plan to lounge in bed until ten painting my toenails and catching up on celebrity gossip magazines. I'll call my BFF Keri and talk for hours. I'll stare at the ceiling. I'll think about things I haven't thought about in years. Important stuff like the color I want to paint my bedroom walls and whether or not I should buy hiking boots. My clean-faced children will bring me a plate of perfectly poached eggs and side of toast. My husband will follow with a hot cup of coffee (don't forget the cream) and the Sunday newspaper. They will promptly file Keep Reading
Graham Cracker Bread (recipe)
Graham Cracker Bread Thanks to these gray, rainy days I have been on a major baking kick. Granola bars, cookies, brownies, breads. If the sun doesn't come back soon, I am going to have to switch to elastic waistbands on all my pants. This week I was watching my kids roll out Play-Doh creations at the dining room table. It reminded me of one of my all-time favorite bread recipes, Graham Cracker Bread. The recipe involves splitting the dough into 3 equal portions, rolling each into a 12" rope, and braiding them together before tucking them into the pan to bake. The bread dough is really easy to handle and shape. Just dust off your Play-Doh skills, Keep Reading
Baked ham & cheese sandwiches recipe
Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Some recipes don't need much introduction. This would be one of those recipes. These soft, buttery ham-and-cheese sandwiches are crazy delicious and best eaten with your fingers and a stack of napkins. They are perfect for an appetizer, savory brunch item, or just a quick dinner. And man, they seriously couldn't be easier to make. Assemble some ham-and-cheese sandwiches in a large baking dish before brushing them with a butter-and-mustard sauce. This takes maybe 5 minutes? Let them sit for awhile before popping them in the oven. The bottoms will be buttery crisp, the insides cheesy hot, and the tops buttery Keep Reading
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (recipe)
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies This cookie recipe is near and dear to my heart because it comes from my grandma's recipe box. I'm always amazed at the strong connection between taste and smell and memory. It seriously fascinates me; I had six tabs open in my browser at once reading about it. These vivid memories are connected to emotions more than information. They recall a feeling, time, or a location. So cool. The smell of a box of crayons takes me back to the first day of school. The taste of my mom's meatloaf reminds me of breaks home from college. One bite of these cookies and I am at my aunt's house on Christmas Eve, surrounded by warmth and Keep Reading