These are a few of my favorite things. Baked oatmeals are a favorite go-to breakfast for something a little extra special for company or for making ahead. And of course you can’t go wrong with banana bread! So this combo definitely caught my eye. The bananas in this caramelize and add a deep richness thatRead more
This might be my new favorite breakfast! It’s nice and chewy, the toasted nuts are delicious, the apples stay firm, the spices are subtle but warm. This didn’t really hold its shape, but I’m not concerned with looks as long as it tastes good! Next time I’ll probably just make this in a 9×9″ bakingRead more
Growing up I was not a fan of oatmeal. It was just so mushy and boring. But baked oatmeal has changed all that. This recipe makes a delicious, creamy, flavorful, custard-like dish that I could eat all day long. Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Serves 6-8 Adapted from Budget Bytes 1 can (15oz) pumpkin puree 1/4Read more
While I’m usually all about a baked oatmeal, Sister made this Pumpkin Oatmeal over the holidays and it hit the spot! Pumpkin makes the oatmeal extra creamy and toasted pecans add the perfect crunch. Since we all have different sweetness preferences, I tend to serve maple syrup on the side (although brown sugar could alsoRead more
This oatmeal is called “The Very Best Oatmeal” in Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons, and I would have to agree. While I love baked oatmeals, the usual stove-top versions tend to be a bit porridge-like for my taste. But this oatmeal is toasted and then just barely cooked until tender. TheRead more
Do you ever have food phases (technically called “food jags”)? I occasionally go through phases, especially with breakfast. Like the baked oatmeal phase (pumpkin, banana, apple, strawberry-banana, cranberry apple pecan, banana walnut, zucchini) and I also went through many months of fruit/yogurt/granola for breakfast. Recently, however, I’ve been uninspired by breakfast. I have a fewRead more
Happy Blogiversary! It’s hard to believe this little blog is 4 years old! When I started this blog I had no idea if I’d enjoy it or how long I would keep it going. So it’s quite astounding to me that I now have 445 recipes on here! While there have definitely been times whenRead more
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is this week. This is my favorite holiday, but this year I’m approaching the holiday with a heavy heart. I’ve tried so many times to write this blog post, but with all of the horrible things going on in the world it has been hard to speak light-heartedly about my ThanksgivingRead more
The official start of summer totally passed me by! But now that I’m done with my summer chemistry class I’m settling into the summer and thinking about all the things I want to do in the next two months. I will hopefully be spending more time cooking delicious things and more time on my blog.Read more
It’s officially fall! The weather in MD has been absolutely beautiful, and I’ve already been doing my best to jump start fall activities: apple picking, a corn maze, a bonfire, pumpkin spice lattes, and walks in this gorgeous fall weather. It’s also time to think about making some of my favorite fall recipes. Check out lastRead more