Pita bread

I love pita bread. We buy it every week or two to snack on with hummus. So, when I saw this recipe on Brown Eyed Baker I immediately added it to my Must Try list. I really enjoyed this recipe. I think next time I’m going to try half wheat...

Spinach lasagna

I have to admit, I feel a touch silly for posting a lasagna recipe. I mean, it’s actually fairly simple, no-brainer recipe. But since Brian swears he doesn’t like lasagna, then inhaled the largest piece of lasagna I’ve ever seen, I figured aw, heck. I may as well.  I know...

French onion soup

This soup was labeled as a Panera Bread french onion soup knock-off. The thing is, now that we have had this, Brian and I actually prefer it to Panera’s! FOR THE ONIONS:1/4 cup butter4 medium yellow onions, sliced FOR THE SOUP:2 cans (14 oz each) (Swanson) beef broth3/4 cup (Swanson)...

American Sandwich Bread

I love making bread. I never thought I’d say that, but I do. I look forward to baking different things on the weekends but I really love bread. I think it’s partially because of the sick, twisted joy I get out of punching down the dough.This has become my go-to...

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 large baking potatoes, peeled & cubed1/2 cup diced prosciutto (I used bacon)1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 tablespoon all purpose flour1 cup sliced button mushrooms (I left these out since we’re not mushroom fans)8 cups chicken broth1 stalk green onion, sliced1 1/2...

Raspberry Lemon Muffins

Ingredients: 2 C flour1 C sugar1 Tbls baking powder1/2 tsp salt2 eggs lightly beaten1 cup light cream1/2 cup vegetable oil1 tsp lemon extract1 1/2 fresh or frozen raspberries Directions: In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, cream, oil & lemon...

Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

I’ve been on a huge muffin making kick lately. Most of the muffins have bucket loads of sugar (see the banana crumb recipe, for instance). While I love them, I was very pleased when I came across this recipe for a healthier muffin option. It helps that they’re delicious, too...

Pizza crust

I love pizza. Love it. But I’ve never found a homemade pizza that I liked enough to repeat until I came across this recipe. It’s truely heavenly! Even Brian has admitted that he likes this crust better than local pizza places! Success! Ingredients:½ cup warm water (~110°)2 ¼ teaspoons instant...