Have you ever popped a cranberry in your mouth? They're awful. Truly horrid little things. Sour and bitter, they remind me a little of myself after enduring 2020. Yet, despite the obstacle of having terrible flavour, the lowly cranberry still manages to be the star in many stellar recipes like these Cranberry Streusel Muffins. So yes, this is a recipe for muffins so delicious that you'll definitely want to share them with friends and family, but it's a redemption story too. Simply put my …
Overnight Skillet Raspberry French Toast – Love in a Pan
Sometimes breakfast is just breakfast, and sometimes it's a work of art. Case in point, this recipe for Overnight Skillet Raspberry French Toast. There is something about baking in a skillet that is just genuinely beautiful. I make my banana bread in my skillet, and this Skillet Berry Crumble is beautiful to serve, but also makes an perfect gift (hint: you leave the skillet behind). The secret to any great french toast recipe, in my humble opinion, starts with challah. Yes, you can …
Banana Walnut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana Topping
This recipe for Banana Walnut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana Topping is like a tale of two bananas. One is brown and overripe and the other is full of hope, with nary a mark on it's yellow flesh. You'll need both for this recipe but it's worth it. I personally can't remember the last time I ate a banana as nature intended but ask me what to use them in and I'm like the Bubba Gump of the banana plant. You can fry 'em, mash 'em, bake 'em, freeze 'em—you see what I'm getting at. They're …
Anytime Frittata with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil
I see you Karen, cleaning your baseboards before company arrives. Calling you out too Felicia, trying desperately to ensure every ornament is placed perfectly on the tree. It's time for a gut check. Let's all take a beat here and remember what the holidays are really about. Giving. Not stressing, not pursuing perfection, and certainly not making sure your house passes a white-glove inspection. The holidays are about giving not just presents but your time, your heart, and your love. It's …
Baked Oatmeal with Maple Sauteed Apples Brings Comfort to Cold Winter Mornings
It's the time of year when we're all looking for things that will carry us through five months of subzero temperatures and accompanying cabin fever. This Baked Oatmeal with Maple Sauteed Apples is a delicious coping strategy in a bowl. Like digging into a warm oatmeal cookie, this hearty breakfast is comfort food at it's finest. Made with simple ingredients, you likely have most of these staples on hand at all times. Although it's not quite as fast as the instant stuff you find in a box, …