If you like butter cookies, you're in for a real treat. This is the basic recipe that makes most of these delightful cookies. The Europeans have less sugar whereas Americans tend load up in excess. Others will have more or...
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Put a Spring in Your Step Zesty Lemon Shortbread
This recipe is for a zesty lemon shortbread and uses the basic 1, 2, 3 approach. One part sweetener, two parts fat and three parts flour. To add in flavor, a lemon is washed, zested and juiced. This is such a simple recipe...
There’s Nothing Quite Like a Classic Coconut Cake
Coconut is one of those special foods people have a strong association with from both smell and texture. When toasted, it reminds you of sunshine, hot summer days and lazy moments by the pools. When fresh, it reminds you of...
Ready for the Trail Healthy Honey Nut Granola Bars
Do you love granola bars? I sure do. My favorite is honey nut granola bars as it is just so satisfying, tasty and filling. This particular granola bar has coconut, dark chocolate, pecans and oats covered in a generous...
Delicious and Healthier Chocolate Chip Muffins
Muffins have two groups: healthy and why don't you just eat cake and ice cream for breakfast?! I was looking at chocolate chip muffin recipes a while back and was shocked to see one had a whopping 637 calories! For ONE...
Easily Remove a Stuck Bowl from a Kitchenaid Mixer
Has this ever happened to you? You finish mixing up bread dough or your favorite recipe and your bowl is stuck to the mixer. Why did this happen and how in the world do I remove a stuck bowl from the KitchenAid Mixer?!?...
Healthier and Decadent Double Chocolate Muffins
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Not only is this little muffin packed full of chocolatey goodness, but it is super simple to make. Ready in less than 1/2 hour from start to finish, your family will be begging for seconds. If you...
The Lighter, Healthier Side of Life Cinnamon Roll
I love cinnamon rolls. But they are addictive and can be dangerous for the health conscious. So I often send them to friends and family and don't eat them. One day, I thought "could I make a lighter cinnamon roll that is...
Healthier Yet Intensely Flavored Banana Muffins
I adore banana bread. It's this moist, rich, flavorful quick bread that brings happiness with each bite. However, I find it difficult to self-regulate the amount I should eat. Seriously can eat a whole loaf in a day if I'm...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Muffins Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Muffins are like having a cake version of a Reece cup. One bite and you are addicted. You'll be making these every opportunity you have. And they are under 300 calories so no guilt eating these...
Tasty and Zesty Cranberry Lemon Muffins
If you like fruit, I highly recommend giving these zesty cranberry lemon muffins a try. They are tart and just sweet enough to make you feel like you are eating a dessert. Yet, they are balanced to be more hearty and filling...
Tasty Tip: You Can Modify Any Recipe
One thing I learned quickly is you can modify any recipe once you learn the basics behind baking. When I started this site, you will notice I made a lot of mistakes. I also learned a lot of science along the way on how to...
Remarkably Healthier for You Chocolate Muffins
If you enjoy chocolate, you'll adore these muffins. They are moist, flavorful and a healthier alternative to your morning routine of grabbing a donut, skipping breakfast or rushing into a drive-through. Who doesn't want to...
Wholesome and Hearty 100% Whole Wheat Rolls
If you love dinner rolls but want to use whole wheat flour, this recipe is for you. Most don't think you can get an airy yeast roll just using whole wheat flour. I'm here to tell you that fluffy 100% whole wheat rolls is...
Extraordinary Chocolate Spice Cake Recipe
This extraordinary chocolate spice cake recipe will make you the talk of the town. With just a few spices and you'll have an amazing chocolate cake to kick off the fall weather and start the holiday season. The key to this...
English Toffee Cake Brownies Recipe
English Toffee Cake Brownies just sounds very posh, doesn’t it? Let me tell you, they are fantastic. And simple. So incredibly simple to make. So you made traditional brownies and now you are thinking to yourself, “what...
Easy, Simple and Fantastic Chocolate Cake Recipe
This is perhaps the easiest chocolate cake recipe you can make. You mix a few ingredients, pour into a casserole dish and bake. It's left in the baking dish to maintain moistness and a soft, airy texture. The simple icing...
Grandma’s Devil’s Food Cake Recipe
This devil's food cake recipe is everything angel food cake is not. Full of chocolate, fat and loads of flavor. It's so sinful to eat you'll feel the need to pray for forgiveness. It's really one of the most amazing...
Update a Classic with Snappy Ginger Cinnamon Rolls
My favorite spice is ginger. I am always looking for a reason to use it. Since I was making cinnamon rolls the other day, I wondered if they would be better if I added some ground ginger to the filling. The answer is...
Fluffy Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
These fluffy whole wheat cinnamon rolls are really amazing. They have the added health benefits of adding whole wheat to your diet such as fiber, vitamins and protein. Wheat really is a super food and studies have shown...
Easy and Flavorful Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Easy and flavorful cut out sugar cookies don't seem to be synonymous today. Often they taste like raw flour or are a bland flat cardboard disk covered in sugary decorations. Ever get a love decorated sugar cookies served to...