Breads

Focaccia Recipe with Roasted Red Peppers & Olives

May 2, 2012

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Unless your name is Jacques Pepin or you have “Iron Chef” emblazoned on your apron, it’s likely that there’s something in the kitchen that stumps you. A culinary Achilles heel, so to speak. For me, that stumbling block is pie crust, much to my pie-loving family’s chagrin. However, for a long time, it was bread [...]

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Hot Cross Buns Recipe with Dark Chocolate & Dried Cherries

Apr 2, 2012

“Mum, we’re going to have Hot Cross Buns for Easter, right?” My boys are guardians of all our family traditions, making sure I don’t miss a single detail as each holiday rolls around. Two years ago, I posted my traditional recipe for traditional hot cross buns – soft, yeasty bread studded with currants. While those [...]

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Glazed Cranberry Quick Bread with Crystallized Ginger Recipe

Nov 18, 2011

With a cup of tea and a slice of this bread by my side, I am in slothful heaven. Whether your house is going to be busting at the seams with guests or you are spending the Thanksgiving weekend with just immediate family close at hand, you will probably be spending some lazy mornings in [...]

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins with Toasted Almonds Recipe

Sep 28, 2011

Fall is diligently trying to make its arrival. The leaves are barely starting to turn, yellow and red splotches amongst acres of green. However, fall’s arrival is being slowed by our unseasonably warm weather. Perhaps Mother Nature is making up for Utah’s unusually cold and rainy June by warming us with temperatures in the mid [...]

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Blueberry Streusel Scone Recipe

Aug 24, 2011

Blueberry Strudel Scone Recipe for Tasty Kitchen

My history with scones has not always been a happy one. Dry, crumbly versions seemed to follow me wherever I went and I was always baffled when someone spoke of the moist, flavorful scones they ate at the Joe Blow coffee house down the road or in their grandmother’s kitchen. The only experience I had [...]

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Double Chocolate Loaf with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

Aug 5, 2011

While I am enjoying some summer playtime with my family, several of my favorite food bloggers are sharing their talents with you. Today, please welcome Michelle of Brown Eyed Baker. Not only is Michelle a kindred hockey-loving friend, but she comes up with some pretty incredible recipes. If you are looking for an ice cream [...]

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Caprese Olive Oil Bread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Bocconcini & Basil Recipe

Jul 17, 2011

Each morning, my 7-year old son sneaks outside for “Produce Patrol”. He starts with the strawberry plants, then gradually makes his way over to the tomatoes and lettuce, picking off any specimens he deems ripe enough for immediate consumption. If his bounty includes four strawberries, he washes them and doles one out to each family [...]

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Savory Rolls with Olives & Parsley Gremolata Recipe & My Soapbox

Jun 22, 2011

There are times when I am writing the story portion of my posts that I find it impossible to focus on the task at hand. This is one of those times. Of course, there will be a recipe. Savory Rolls with Olives and Parsley Gremolata, to be exact. Rolls that melt in your mouth and [...]

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Easy Strawberry & Yogurt Muffin Recipe

Jun 7, 2011

When it comes to food, not much has been on my mind besides the Get Grillin’ event I’m hosting with Marla of Family Fresh Cooking (remember to share your appetizer recipes with us). Well that, and strawberries. From Easy Strawberry Sorbet (three ingredients, people) to Frozen Strawberry & Lime Daiquiris, it is safe to say [...]

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