This is a doughnut/muffin hybrid. Looks like a muffin, tastes like a cake doughnut. Really it does.
Doughnut? Donut? Which one is it. Maybe I should use donut just for sake of it being a few less letters to type. Am I that lazy? Possibly.
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Doughnut Muffins
Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake
In celebration of my wedding anniversary today, I made Tim this cake.
It’s a favorite of his and he’s a fantastic husband so he deserves some cake.
Peanut Butter Energy Bites
So, Tim and I are soon going to be hiking/backpacking/camping experts. Actually with the amount of reading Tim has been doing I’m pretty sure he already is an expert even though we haven’t had a chance to practice much.
We live in the cold north and winter/snow camping is not yet on my radar as a “fun” thing to do. Until spring rolls around, reading about it and trying out hiker friendly meals is as good as it gets.
Wheat Berries with Roasted Squash
It’s true. Once in a while I make something besides cookies, cake, brownies, etc.
I would like you to believe I live on nothing but sweet treats and chocolate but the truth is I cook regular savory food too. Daily in fact. I’ve even come to love certain kinds of squash.
Midnight Mocha Cookies
Happy Halloween! I’ve been keeping it tasty at our house with some Halloween themed cookies, among other things. These cookies are super dark, like midnight. Thus. my name for them. This is just a variation on a chocolate spice roll out cookie I make but it’s so tasty with the addition of espresso powder I figured I should share.
You certainly don’t have to be as elaborate with your cookie decorating. You know how I get. You could slather on some sort of icing though because these are not that sweet on their own. (I still love them without icing because they are sort of chewy and only moderately sweet, but Tim prefers them with the added sugar boost. Your call.) Read the rest of this entry
Pumpkin Tart with Oatmeal Cookie Crust
No need to give a moment of thought to what you will serve for Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas dessert. You need to make this.
I’ll get to more of that in a minute. First I want to talk about Yonanas. Are you familiar with this kitchen appliance? Google it. It’s an electric counter top gadget that grinds frozen fruit into a frozen dessert with the consistency of soft serve ice cream. I know-sounds weird. Read the rest of this entry
Peach Fritters
OK, it’s a little past peach season. Not that you can’t still get some good peaches but they won’t be at the peak of their sweetness. Fortunately, these are fried (or maybe unfortunately for my jeans) and the peaches will taste delicious in this yummy fritter batter regardless of the lateness of the season.
It’s sort of an unspoken quest for Tim and I to try to find the most delicious apple fritter possible. Tim has a ‘thing’ for the apple fritter and I may lean toward other morning pastries but I still can appreciate a crispy bite of fritter perfection. Fyi, in case you ever have the urge to bring me breakfast – I lean toward almond filled croissants, cream filled long johns, coconut covered cake donuts and plain old raised glazed donuts. Read the rest of this entry
Easy Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting
I wait all year for apples to be in season. Michigan apple season means a vast selection of apples to choose from and because our state is a huge apple producer, it means usually you can get many pounds for not many dollars. Always a plus.
My favorite kinds of apple? Gala, Ginger Gold, Honey Crisp. I also just had some Paula Red’s that were sweet and yummy. I usually like my apples very crispy and a little tart and tangy. Read the rest of this entry
Caramel Oatmeal Brownie Bars
This is an easy one for you. It’s a take on all those layered brownies you see all over the internet.
They are super customizable, too. If you don’t like caramel, use peppermint patties. If you hate oatmeal, leave it off. Prefer sugar cookies? Okay! Read the rest of this entry
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
‘Tis the season to be harvesting. In my case that has meant fennel, chard, basil, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant. . oh yea, and zucchini.
The harvest has been light for most things this year. We’ve been slaughtered by slugs and snails. Zucchini must not be as delicious as the tomatoes are because they haven’t been bothered by a single critter. Read the rest of this entry
Sugar Coated Sarah 