Any time I ever visited my Great Aunt Winnie, there was always a feast. There is never an empty stomach in her house! And of course, she always said, “Oh, it’s nothing special… just a little dinner”. Well, to her, “just a little dinner” usually consisted of one fabulous main course, at least…
Category: Baking
Whole Wheat Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake has to be one of my favorite summertime desserts. The fresh, sweet strawberries atop a tender shortcake with a large dollop of whipped cream seems to scream “Summer is here!” Every year, I can’t wait for strawberries to be in season so that I can make this easy, fresh dessert to…
Extra Pie Crust?
Got extra dough leftover from making your favorite pie crust recipe? Here’s a couple of ideas for how to use up the extras!
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake is everything you think it can be… and then some! It is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. It can be left plain, or topped with anything you desire… from fruit, to caramel, to chocolate. The possibilities are endless and quite delicious! We chose to top it with some caramel…
Soft Pretzels
Soft pretzels are a fun project for your next get-together. I recently took these to a Super Bowl party, and they were a hit! The crust is chewy and slightly crisp, while the inside remains soft and delicious.
Bierocks
Bierocks (also known as cabbage burgers by my husband’s family) are considered a German treat around these parts. They are rolls filled with a combination of ground beef, cabbage, and onions. Bierocks freeze exceptionally well, so be sure to make extra to have some around for later!
Refrigerator Rolls (Basic Dough)
Everyone needs a versatile dough recipe… this one happens to be my favorite. You can use it to make anything from dinner rolls, to cinnamon rolls, to bierocks. This Refrigerator Rolls recipe is definitely one to keep on hand!
Cinnamon Rolls
Is there anything better than fresh cinnamon rolls right out of the oven? These cinnamon rolls are so delicious that I have a very hard time eating just one… In fact, I don’t know if that’s ever happened!
Soft Breadsticks
If you’ve got a few hours until dinner, you should make these breadsticks. They are soft and light in texture, and can be mixed with spices or herbs to become the perfect complement to your meal.
