Best Ever Banana Bread
Banana bread is one of those recipes that is handy to have around when you have a few very ripe bananas to use up. This version makes a soft, moist loaf with plenty of banana flavor, a little cinnamon, and a tender crumb. I like this recipe because it doesn’t need much fuss. Everything comes […]
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting
Some recipes are special because they are delicious, and some are special because of the people connected to them. These Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting are both. This is my husband’s favorite cookie, and the recipe originally belonged to his grandma, Orpah. So whenever I make these, I’m not just making a batch of […]
Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread
Cinnamon raisin bread is one of those homemade loaves that can go far beyond the breakfast table. It’s soft and tender, filled with plump raisins and a sweet cinnamon swirl, and it is just as good toasted with butter as it is tucked into a sandwich. One of my favorite ways to use it is […]
Honey Molasses Wheat Bread
Homemade bread has a way of making an ordinary meal feel a little more special. Even when it’s just sandwiches for lunch or toast in the morning, there is something satisfying about slicing into a loaf you made yourself. This Honey Molasses Wheat Bread has a hearty whole wheat flavor with just enough sweetness from […]
Flaky All-Butter Pie Crust
A good pie crust is one of those kitchen staples worth learning to make from scratch. With just flour, salt, cold butter, and water, you can make a buttery crust that bakes up beautifully flaky and golden. The key is keeping the butter cold and handling the dough gently. Once the dough comes together, a […]
Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
There are few things better than a warm biscuit fresh from the oven, especially when the layers are flaky and tender enough to pull apart with your hands. These buttermilk biscuits are made with just a handful of pantry staples, but a few simple techniques make all the difference. The key is keeping the butter […]
Soft & Chewy Homemade Bagels
There is something special about setting a basket of homemade bagels on the table and knowing you made them yourself. What started as a few simple ingredients has turned into something the whole family can gather around and enjoy. Making more of our everyday staples at home has become one of my favorite parts of […]
Hearty Beef Barley Soup
A big pot of beef barley soup is the kind of meal that makes a house feel warm and welcoming. It’s hearty, simple, and exactly the sort of supper I want when the weather turns cold and everyone is ready for something filling. The beef is seared first to build a rich base, then the […]
The Best Breadsticks (Olive Garden Copycat)
There are some things that are just better when you make them at home, and warm breadsticks are one of them. These are soft, fluffy, and lightly buttery, with just enough garlic and salt on top to make them hard to stop eating. If you’ve ever loved the breadsticks at Olive Garden, this homemade version […]
PA Dutch Chicken Corn Rivel Soup
There are some recipes that feel like home simply because they are part of where you come from. Chicken Corn Rivel Soup is one of those recipes for me. This is the kind of food I grew up eating here in Pennsylvania, and making it now in my own kitchen brings back that familiar feeling […]