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Category Archives: bread
Oct 8
Easy Cinnamon French Toast
The mornings are starting to get brisk (I LOVE it!!) which calls for a more cozy breakfast. This dish is so comforting! Plus, it’s easy enough to make on a hectic weekday. What screams love more than french toast?? 😉 … Continue reading

Posted in bread, breakfast, QuickAndEasy
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Apr 28
No-Knead Onion Rolls
It’s been a while since I’ve baked with yeast. I’ve been doing my best to lay off bread (yeah, going to the doctor isn’t usually much fun…) but of course, I had to make an exception for Easter. And besides, … Continue reading

Posted in bread, side dishes, yeast
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Feb 14
Italian French Toast
Happy Valentine’s Day! How will you be celebrating? We had yet ANOTHER snow day yesterday, so I made this special breakfast for my little Valentine. Why am I calling it Italian French Toast? Well, there’s the Italian bread…and then there’s … Continue reading

Nov 18
Mom’s Italian Stuffing (and a few other delicious fall recipes!)
I’m finally sharing one of my favorite dishes ever – one I look forward to every year on Thanksgiving. Normally I only eat it on that sacred day, but this year was an exception. I’ve been sharing recipes and cooking … Continue reading

Posted in berries, bread, family, side dishes, Thanksgiving
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Sep 26
So Easy Drop Biscuits
Now that it’s soup and stew season, a good biscuit recipe is important. Actually, what’s even more important is that it’s an EASY one. Like, whip up in a moment’s notice easy. Which is exactly what I did over the … Continue reading

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Apr 12
Overnight Bananas Foster French Toast
You can never have too many overnight breakfast dishes in your repertoire. I’m always on the hunt for new ones to try. And this…well, I can’t wait to make it again! SO good… The next time you host breakfast or … Continue reading

Posted in bananas, bread, breakfast, rum
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Mar 4
Cheddar and Green Chile Cornbread Muffins (Secret Recipe Club)
Well, February sure flew by fast! It’s the beginning of March and once again, time for the Secret Recipe Club. I had a few recipes in mind when I first checked out my assignment, Cooking Mimi…Micha has great ones to … Continue reading

Posted in bread, cheddar, cheese, QuickAndEasy, Secret Recipe Club, side dishes
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Dec 18
Easy Beer Bread
I don’t like keeping bread in the house…it’s one of my biggest downfalls so if it’s around, I’m in trouble. No willpower whatsoever… I do, however, like baking bread…all different kinds. And good quick bread recipes are invaluable. This one … Continue reading

Dec 3
Cranberry Walnut Bread
Tis the season to bake. And to bring it to work so I don’t end up eating it all. Because if I didn’t unload this, it would have ended up being my breakfast for a week. With butter slathered all … Continue reading

Posted in berries, bread, nuts
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Sep 28
White Bean Ragout with Poached Egg & Toast
Any fun weekend plans in store? Whether you do or not, you should seriously consider making this. It’s fancy enough for company, and easy enough for a casual, relaxing evening at home. Most of all, it’s gooooooood. White Bean Ragout … Continue reading

Posted in appetizers, beans, bread, eggs, tomatoes
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