We love to make hard candy and soon, so will you! You can make it as a gift, for yourself or as decoration. Glass candy can flavor it to be any flavor and color. You can even make your own cough drops once you learn how to make this recipe. If you are looking for one without corn syrup, check out...
Blueberry muffins are a really great introduction to baking. You can use fresh, frozen or dried berries. And if you really love blueberries, feel free to sneak in an extra 1/2 cup of them. Toss in some nuts or lemon zest. Anyway you decide to customize the classic blueberry muffin is sure to be a...
Earlier this year, I made a spice cake that had a simple glaze for a frosting. Since then, some have asked for a cream cheese frosting that isn't overpowering. This is what we came up with, a sweet buttercream icing with a hint of tang from the cream cheese to compliment but not take over the...
Oven-roasted potatoes are like french fries healthier cousin. And if you use spices, they are tastier. When you slow bake these spuds, you will have a crispy outside with a soft and tender inside that will rival your favorite fried potato out there. When it came to making this blog, our emphasis...
No-Bake Buckeye Fudge is a rich, creamy peanut butter fudge covered in dark chocolate candy that doesn't take a lot of effort and makes an excellent gift. You can have it made within 1/2 hour and freezes well for last minute desserts. You can also make it without the chocolate topping and have...
Powdered sugar icing is also known as buttercream, frosting or American buttercream. Whatever the name, it's the perfect addition to any cake. It's also simple to remember how to make. It's not only easy to make, you can freeze it and make large batches for several months. You have many ways to...
What if you want to make a recipe but you don't have the buttermilk that is in the ingredients list? Is there even a substitute for buttermilk? Why not just use regular milk? The answer on substituting for regular milk is dependent on what other ingredients are in the recipe. For example, if the...
Chocolate chip cheese ball is a fabulous no-bake dessert. I learned to make it right out of college after attending a fund raiser at an employer's church. The original recipe wanted a lot more fat and sugar. With a little tinkering, we were able to cut down calories without sacrificing flavor. In...
Oatmeal honey pecan cookies are chewy, packed full of oats, a variety of sugars and nuts. Learn how to make oatmeal cookies in a healthier way! These are packed full of flavor by adding nuts, honey and whole grains. By using whole wheat flour, you get more nutrients and fiber and it brings out a...
Let's learn how to make classic snickerdoodles easily and quickly. This cinnamon crinkly sugar cookie has less sugar, more cinnamon and plenty of flavor in a smaller portion. You can learn to indulge in your favorite desserts without wasting a lot of unnecessary calories or making huge portions...
There is nothing quite like a cake made from scratch. A homemade butter cake is rich, delicious and sinful. Everyone should learn to make this cake for special occasions. A butter cake is often said to be the perfect cake in terms of flavor and texture. Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a...
What I love most about sourdough is how it can be really easy or complicated. Once you learn how to make natural yeast or a starter, you begin to wonder what you can make it. Perhaps you've tried pancakes and the basic white loaf and had a lot of success. Let's do a really simple no-knead whole...
Learning how to make cinnamon rolls is very easy with this recipe. Instead of using the buttermilk cinnamon roll recipe, we decided to create a recipe that can use any type of milk and still give you amazing cinnamon buns. And to take it up a notch, we are going to make these jumbo sized! Feel...
Have you ever wondered how to make hamburger buns? This hamburger bun recipe isn't too difficult, it's a matter of waiting for the dough to rise. You can knead it by hand, in a food processor or a stand mixer. I'll show you a video below on how to go through the process. This is a recipe that was...
If you want to learn how to make hot dog buns, you came to the right place. It is surprisingly an easy recipe and fun to learn. In the beginning, you may have some misshapen buns, but that's part of baking. It's much like that ball game you are watching while chowing down on a delicious hotdog. If...