This is a fantastic rice pudding. I think I like it even better than my previous rice pudding. This is very easy to put together since the rice is already cooked. The spices can be altered as desired for your favorite flavor, but I adore the cardamom in this. I was a little afraid theRead more
These muffins are fantastic. I doubled the original recipe (because 9 muffins that the original made is way too few), and then as Mom and I helped ourselves to a second, and Dad said he liked them. We decided we needed to make more. So I made another batch, this time tripling the original soRead more
My favorite Finn, who introduced me to Finnish Oven Pancakes, makes fantastic Finnish Cinnamon Rolls. These rolls are delicate and lightly sweetened, the dough is spiced with cardamom and the middle is spread with cinnamon. While these aren’t nearly as sweet or decadent as your typical American sticky buns, they’re light and doughy and utterlyRead more
Yesterday we had a fellowship lunch at church and I made vegetarian chili. This chili is such a crowd pleaser. It’s hearty, stick-to-your-ribs, comfort food that’s healthy too! So to change things up a bit, I decided to make this pumpkin cornbread to go with my traditional chili. I also served up my grandma’s deliciousRead more
I have a horrible habit of checking my email on my phone before I even turn on a light in the morning. I put off getting out of bed as long as possible. Last week I saw this recipe from one of my favorite bloggers, and I immediately knew that this was my breakfast. IRead more
Reminiscent of an apple turnover, these tarts are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a tender, flaky crust. These are a stunning dessert, but incredibly easy to make. I added a hint of cinnamon to these, but if you love cinnamon flavor add a bit more. Apple Tarts with Hint of Cinnamon MakesRead more
It’s hard to believe it’s September, and this week has definitely felt more like summer than the start of fall. But despite that, the apples are out at the farm, and the picking is easy. So besides eating plain apples, or apples with sharp cheddar cheese, or apples with peanut butter, I’m indulging with someRead more
I’ve been getting tons of zucchini and summer squash from my CSA. It’s a challenge to keep up with them all, but these muffins are definitely going to be made again. After my cousins came over for an impromptu sleepover, I made these in the morning to give them a healthy treat for breakfast. EveryoneRead more
I made these waffles at the same time I was making the savory cheddar scallion waffles. I had a ton of ripe bananas and figured that if I was getting out the waffle iron I might as well get twice the use out of it. I don’t frequently get to try new things with myRead more
Part snickerdoodle, part caramel apple, these cookies have got it going on! They’re super chewy, with bright notes of apple, gooey caramel, all surrounded by sweet cinnamon-sugar. You just can’t stop eating them because they have so many different layers of flavor. These were definitely a favorite at Carroll Cafe this month, and will definitelyRead more