The Mott’s company sells packets of instant Hot Spiced Cider in a couple different flavors. Someone gave me some packets and so I tossed them into my basic applesauce bread recipe and it worked wonderfully. See for yourself. 1 cup white sugar 1 cup applesauce 1/3 cup oil (NOT olive oil) 2 eggs 3 Tbsp. [...]

What would the cold weather season be without some delicious gingerbread? Whenever I smell this baking it takes me back to school days when I’d kick through the fallen leaves walking home from the bus stop. 1 cup water 2 tsp. baking soda 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. [...]

What? Yup, these are a ricotta cheese based waffle and are they delicious! We sometimes have them for dinners as a nice change so I usually have to double the recipe. 4 Tbsp. butter 1 3/4 cup flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper [...]

Feathery light. Batter: 1/3 cup Crisco 1/2 cup white sugar 1 large egg 1-1/2 cups cake flour 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 cup milk Topping: 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 stick butter, melted Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease a 12 [...]

Your whole family will enjoy these and everyone will be happy! This is just a springboard recipe – add + change as you will; have fun with it. Goes great alongside my Poppy Seed Noodles for dinner or serve for breakfast with eggs on the side. 1 lb. ground turkey, chicken, or pork sausage 2 [...]

This is so incredibly simple. I can’t believe I didn’t think of this years ago. 1 large loaf of Italian bread 2 Tbsp. butter 1 small, diced onion 1 pkg. frozen spinach – thawed or not 1 tsp. minced garlic Salt & pepper 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. [...]

Truly simplistic and easy. Doubles beautifully. For the pictures I prepared one pepperoni and one with just cheese. 2 cans refrigerated pizza dough 1/2 a jar of pizza sauce Sprinklings of Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese Shredded mozzarella 1 6 oz. pkg. thick cut pepperoni Plus, any additional toppings you want Follow directions on pizza [...]

Quick to make and there is finally a reason to buy those bags of cranberries in the produce section! I wowed myself and family when this recipe creation came out of the oven – it truly is a “best” recipe. Enjoy this with strong tea or coffee. Makes 2 loaves. Mmmmm. 4 cups flour 2 [...]

Good old American French Toast. This makes about 8 pieces of toast. Enjoy it with your choice of toppings – we use warmed maple syrup – or we eat it plain. Goes great with hot coffee. 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 Tbsp. sugar 8 pieces good sturdy white [...]

Our family loves eating this bread as an alternative to regular sandwiches. Serve some greens with it and you’re all set. Double the recipe if needed, it goes fast! 1 one pound loaf frozen bread dough, thawed per package directions 5 Tbsp. softened butter 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt 8 thinly sliced [...]