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Mini Apple Pies

Last updated on January 30, 2019 by jkanell 4 Comments

So I was perusing Pinterest — in an effort to try something new — when I fumbled upon these miniature, apple pies. I had to give it a go! That said, I differed from the original recipe in the respect that I didn’t want to use canned apple pie filling or pre-made pastry dough. That...

So I was perusing Pinterest — in an effort to try something new — when I fumbled upon these miniature, apple pies. I had to give it a go! That said, I differed from the original recipe in the respect that I didn’t want to use canned apple pie filling or pre-made pastry dough. That…

Sugar Cookies

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by jkanell 6 Comments

We are in sugar cookie season! My hoard of cookie cutters has grown — immensely — and I’ve been dying to try my hand at royal icing. What choice do I have but to start baking?! Is that just me? Print Sugar Cookies A delightful, simple treat. Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword autumn sugar cookies, how...

We are in sugar cookie season! My hoard of cookie cutters has grown — immensely — and I’ve been dying to try my hand at royal icing. What choice do I have but to start baking?! Is that just me? Print Sugar Cookies A delightful, simple treat. Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword autumn sugar cookies, how…

Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Bread

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by jkanell 2 Comments

Normally, I’m all about baking from scratch but sometimes — as I wander the aisles of Williams-Sonoma — a product catches my eye. I have to try it out. Here, I used a cute “Nordic Ware” pumpkin bread pan. I also used their spiced, pecan pumpkin bread mix. The brisk weather coupled with the changing leaves...

Normally, I’m all about baking from scratch but sometimes — as I wander the aisles of Williams-Sonoma — a product catches my eye. I have to try it out. Here, I used a cute “Nordic Ware” pumpkin bread pan. I also used their spiced, pecan pumpkin bread mix. The brisk weather coupled with the changing leaves…

Pear Clafoutis

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by jkanell Leave a Comment

Sweater weather season is here! That means hot drinks and beautiful leaves. Autumn also brings us delicious pears! One of the easiest ways you can incorporate them into a dessert is by making a clafoutis. A “clafoutis” is a hybrid of a custard pie and fancy pancake. It requires very little prep time… the dessert...

Sweater weather season is here! That means hot drinks and beautiful leaves. Autumn also brings us delicious pears! One of the easiest ways you can incorporate them into a dessert is by making a clafoutis. A “clafoutis” is a hybrid of a custard pie and fancy pancake. It requires very little prep time… the dessert…

Ghost Cake

Last updated on January 29, 2019 by jkanell 6 Comments

This ghostly bundt cake is the perfect confection for a spooky Halloween. I have to admit that the best part — aside from eating it — was pouring the sugar glaze on top and watching the ghost appear before my eyes. While I used a bundt cake mix from Williams Sonoma, it tastes homemade! Do...

This ghostly bundt cake is the perfect confection for a spooky Halloween. I have to admit that the best part — aside from eating it — was pouring the sugar glaze on top and watching the ghost appear before my eyes. While I used a bundt cake mix from Williams Sonoma, it tastes homemade! Do…

Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes

Last updated on January 29, 2019 by jkanell 3 Comments

These moist and delicious Halloween treats will have your friends begging for more! I could not pass up these cute, marshmallow pumpkins from Williams-Sonoma… little did I know they make the perfect cupcake topper! So cute. Print Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes A delicious, festive treat. Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes Prep Time 15...

These moist and delicious Halloween treats will have your friends begging for more! I could not pass up these cute, marshmallow pumpkins from Williams-Sonoma… little did I know they make the perfect cupcake topper! So cute. Print Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes A delicious, festive treat. Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes Prep Time 15…

Spanakopita

Last updated on January 30, 2019 by jkanell 6 Comments

Filo dough is amazing… so is butter! Spanakopita has both! For those of you who do not know, spanakopita is a simple, but oh so tasty, Greek dish made with spinach and feta, fresh dill, lemon, parsley, and scallions. It’s encapsulated in a flaky, paper-thin pastry shell and is a total crowd pleaser! A Few...

Filo dough is amazing… so is butter! Spanakopita has both! For those of you who do not know, spanakopita is a simple, but oh so tasty, Greek dish made with spinach and feta, fresh dill, lemon, parsley, and scallions. It’s encapsulated in a flaky, paper-thin pastry shell and is a total crowd pleaser! A Few…

Pumpkin Pie

Last updated on January 29, 2019 by jkanell 9 Comments

It’s that time of year again! Personally, I prefer the real thing to pumpkin spice this. That said, this recipe is NOT your STANDARD canned pumpkin — in a graham cracker crust — kind of pie. This one is way more DELICIOUS! Steps To Make This Pie You can attach the leaves with a bit...

It’s that time of year again! Personally, I prefer the real thing to pumpkin spice this. That said, this recipe is NOT your STANDARD canned pumpkin — in a graham cracker crust — kind of pie. This one is way more DELICIOUS! Steps To Make This Pie You can attach the leaves with a bit…

Thumbprint Cookies

Last updated on February 7, 2019 by jkanell 4 Comments

Thumbprint cookies are the original no stress — ready in a snap — cookie. The bright colored jam filling reminds me of Autumn leaves and Christmas ornaments. I made these with a drizzle glaze but you can use chocolate, nuts or coconut flakes just as easily. Let me know which one you prefer! How long do thumbprint...

Thumbprint cookies are the original no stress — ready in a snap — cookie. The bright colored jam filling reminds me of Autumn leaves and Christmas ornaments. I made these with a drizzle glaze but you can use chocolate, nuts or coconut flakes just as easily. Let me know which one you prefer! How long do thumbprint…

Strawberry Tartlettes

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by jkanell 3 Comments

These strawberry mini-tarts are so light, refreshing and sweet you will NOT be able to carry a full plate to the table. The recipe is super easy but can easily be mistaken for a way more difficult dessert to make. Your friends will definitely be impressed! Print Strawberry Tartlettes Strawberries make any dessert that much tastier!...

These strawberry mini-tarts are so light, refreshing and sweet you will NOT be able to carry a full plate to the table. The recipe is super easy but can easily be mistaken for a way more difficult dessert to make. Your friends will definitely be impressed! Print Strawberry Tartlettes Strawberries make any dessert that much tastier!…

Chocolate Eclairs

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by jkanell 2 Comments

These delicious eclairs look fancier and more difficult to make than they actually are. The airy choux pastry is SUPER EASY to work with and VERY versatile. Not to mention the pastry cream is basically the best thing to come out of France… Ever. I ate four before I got to the dinner party. Shhhh our secret!...

These delicious eclairs look fancier and more difficult to make than they actually are. The airy choux pastry is SUPER EASY to work with and VERY versatile. Not to mention the pastry cream is basically the best thing to come out of France… Ever. I ate four before I got to the dinner party. Shhhh our secret!…

Chocolate Donuts!

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by jkanell 3 Comments

These donuts are a crowd pleaser. I love that I don’t have to break out a deep fryer, too! I went for chocolate-chocolate, but you can easily modify this recipe to make any number of flavor variations. They are basically cupcakes with a glaze instead of mounds of frosting. Yum! Print Chocolate Donuts Fast, easy and...

These donuts are a crowd pleaser. I love that I don’t have to break out a deep fryer, too! I went for chocolate-chocolate, but you can easily modify this recipe to make any number of flavor variations. They are basically cupcakes with a glaze instead of mounds of frosting. Yum! Print Chocolate Donuts Fast, easy and…

Blueberry Apple Tart

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by jkanell 1 Comment

There are so many delicious things you can bake when you have some pastry dough waiting for you in the refrigerator. In a previous post, I made three batches of a versatile pastry dough and set two aside for later. Today I get to make a delicious fruit tart in about a third of the time!...

There are so many delicious things you can bake when you have some pastry dough waiting for you in the refrigerator. In a previous post, I made three batches of a versatile pastry dough and set two aside for later. Today I get to make a delicious fruit tart in about a third of the time!…

German Chocolate Cake

Last updated on February 6, 2019 by jkanell 7 Comments

German chocolate cake is named after Samuel German, the inventor of a type of dark chocolate (not the country). It’s also one of my favorites! Once you make the icing, you’ll be adding it to cupcakes and ice cream in no time! Enjoy. What Makes German Chocolate Cake Different? German chocolate cake has a lighter...

German chocolate cake is named after Samuel German, the inventor of a type of dark chocolate (not the country). It’s also one of my favorites! Once you make the icing, you’ll be adding it to cupcakes and ice cream in no time! Enjoy. What Makes German Chocolate Cake Different? German chocolate cake has a lighter…

Blueberry Galette

Last updated on January 21, 2019 by jkanell 5 Comments

If you haven’t heard, a galette is the EASIEST pastry to make and is INCREDIBLY delicious! It’s basically a pastry-pizza. You can use any number of fruits to fill it. I like taking some fresh berries and a chilled bag of pastry dough to a friend’s house. You can just throw this dessert together over...

If you haven’t heard, a galette is the EASIEST pastry to make and is INCREDIBLY delicious! It’s basically a pastry-pizza. You can use any number of fruits to fill it. I like taking some fresh berries and a chilled bag of pastry dough to a friend’s house. You can just throw this dessert together over…