Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Lovely served warm for breakfast, and come together very quickly. 8 oz. unsalted butter1 cup sugar1 large egg1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp allspice2 medium ripe bananas ((mashed (about 3/4 cup)))1/3 cup milk1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup unbleached...

Best Lemon Layer Cake

Best Lemon Layer Cake This is a very time-intensive cake that I have made as a special dessert for Easter and birthdays. Its a hybrid of 3 different recipes, as I wasn’t able to get great results from any of them until I started monkey-ing with them. Its well...

Fresh Berry Crumb Pie

Fresh Berry Crumb Pie A delicious pie from Aunt Dorrine. Crumb crust/Topping: 1 cup hazelnuts or almonds2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup chilled butter ((cut into small pieces))Filling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar1-1/2 tbsp cornstarch2 pints fresh...

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Cookies

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Cookies A must for fall! 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground nutmeg1/2 tsp salt1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup canned pumpkin1 large egg2 tsp vanilla extract ((divided))2 cups...

Ham and Cheese Scones

Ham and Cheese Scones Easy and delicious! 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder2 tsp sugar1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground red pepper3 tbsp chilled butter ((cut into small pieces))3/4 cup (3 ounceshredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese3/4 cup finely chopped...

Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce A classic from Southern Living magazine. 1 loaf 16 oz. day old French Bread, cubed2 12 oz cans evaporated milk1 cup water6 lg. eggs ((lightly beaten))1 8 oz can crushed pineapple ((drained))1 large Red delicious apple...