One Bowl Chocolate Cake

Sooooo…the last few days in my kitchen have been very experimental.  Meatball sliders, grilled chicken skewers, chocolate cake, white cake, punch, carrot salad…exhausting!  My son turned 2 last week and his birthday party was on saturday.  *sniff*  I won’t go into the emotional details, but suffice to say that if somebody ever…

Honey Bran Muffins & Distractions

Sadly, it has been just over a week since my last post.  I know.  It never hurts to state the obvious. I hadn’t planned on it being that long.  I had planned to get another entry done a week ago before my family left for a weekend of fun at a water park. …

Oatmeal Pancakes

First of all, I want to clarify that we love these pancakes.  No matter what you read in the following paragraph, know that we think they are awesome and there are numerous exclamation points written in the margin of the recipe.  I wouldn’t post it here if I didn’t think that you would…

Buttermilk Yeast Bread & Random Acts of Cooking

That is what I feel like lately.  Random foods, flying out of my kitchen in all directions without rhyme or reason or direction.  One day, salads.  Another day, Buttermilk Bread.  Lunch on Sunday was pancakes.  Today?  Chicken and Dumplings.  I blame a portion of this on the fact that my couch is in…

Honey Waffles

My husband is home all week and that means big breakfasts!   I grew up having huge Saturday morning breakfasts with the works.  Towers of toast, a huge plate of bacon or sausage patties (my parents used to make their own), stacks of pancakes, and a platter of eggs, always over-easy.  My Dad…

Mini Corn Muffins

These little gems are perfect with Indian Summer Chili.  They are also good to whip up in the summer when you want a little something to go with a salad. Mini Corn Muffins Adapted from Bon Appetit Recipe modified 2/28/13 Mix together in a medium bowl: 1/4 c sour cream 1/4 c…

Matt’s Pancakes

Ah, pancakes.  Now you may not be too excited about this, but we eat a lot of pancakes in our house.  The other day we had breakfast for dinner; pancakes, sausage, eggs over easy, and sweet potato hash.  I make big batches and then freeze them for quick breakfasts for my kids. …