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Waffle Week: Overnight Yeast Raised Waffles

Waffles made with yeast are a great alternative to traditional waffles. They have a slightly tangy flavor and are much lighter than many regular waffle recipes. Yeast raised waffles do require some forethought, as the batter needs to be made … Continue reading

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Waffle Week: Banana Nut Bread Waffles

These waffles taste just like banana bread, laced with cinnamon and finely chopped nuts. And some great deep pockets just begging for Vanilla Buttermilk Syrup (recipe coming soon). These waffles are one of our family’s favorites! Your kitchen will smell … Continue reading

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Waffle Week: Brown Sugar Buttermilk Waffles

For Valentines Day, I got a new waffle maker. I have been without a waffle maker for more than ten years, and didn’t think that I was really missing out on anything. Waffles are just glorified, more-effort-involved pancakes, right?  I … Continue reading

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Quick & Easy Nutella Crescent Rolls

A quick and easy idea today that isn’t really a recipe, as it only contains three ingredients: a tube of packaged crescent rolls, a jar of Nutella and some chopped nuts. I used walnuts, but chopped hazelnuts, pecans or almonds … Continue reading

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Homemade Indian Naan

Indian Naan is a perfect accompaniment to curries, or marinated grilled meats. It can be made pretty quickly if you use instant yeast, which does not require proofing or an initial rise of the dough. And there is no second … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Tortillas

Making your own tortillas is a simple process that gives you a delicious wrap for everything from tacos and enchiladas to shredded meats or sandwich fillings. And an additional bonus: they are much healthier than store brought tortillas. Especially if … Continue reading

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Baking & Board Games: A Perfect Snow Day

  Baking and Board Games: What better way to spend a mid-week, school-canceled SNOW DAY! With a little sledding, snow-fort making and hot chocolate sipping added to keep things balanced.   — Raspberry Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins (recipe below) — Our … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving: White or Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

These white rolls are incredibly light and fluffy. Perfect for sopping up gravy, or spreading with cranberry sauce and filling with leftover turkey. The recipe is from one of my favorite food blogs: Our Best Bites. You could also shape … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Nutella Bread

Don’t you love it that you can mix together the same basic ingredients, but bake it in a loaf pan instead of a round pan, and you suddenly have bread for “breakfast”, instead of cake for “dessert” ?! Add a … Continue reading

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Homemade Pita Bread

Pita bread is an easy bread to make, even for bread-making beginners. If you use instant yeast, you don’t even need to let the dough rise before rolling and baking it. Just a short 10 minute rest, and you are … Continue reading

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