Tag: cinnamon

When you want the comforting, nostalgic flavor of banana bread in a more grab‑and‑go format, these Banana Crumb Muffins are the answer. Who can resist a lightly spiced, tender banana muffin topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel? Standard‑sized muffins make a perfect breakfast or brunch option, while nearly bite‑sized...

Fried sweets dominate the fair midway — quick, portable, indulgent, and impossible to resist. When I set out to capture that “splurge” energy in caramel form, churros were the obvious inspiration. I used lightly browned butter, cinnamon‑infused cream, and a final dusting of crunchy cinnamon sugar to distill the...

I cannot remember a Thanksgiving (or Christmas) dessert table that was not graced with pumpkin pie in one form or another. When I was very young, I remember mom making her classic pumpkin pie and, of course, my maternal grandmother had her own version she served for holiday meals...

If you are a fan of cinnamon rolls, king cake, Swedish tea rings, babka or any other variant of soft yeasted bread wrapped around a sweet filling, this recipe is definitely for you. The soft, fluffy, tender bread starts with a super quick, no-knead dough and the recipe is...

I know that for many people, apples and spice are inextricably linked to fall – and I really can’t argue with that since apples do come into season in the fall – but for me apples and spice are a year round favorite flavor and comfort food combination. One...

Snickerdoodles are ranked among the well known classic and nostalgic cookies, such as chocolate chip, oatmeal, peanut butter and sugar cookies. They have a soft chewy texture (imparted by the addition of cream of tartar) and a warm, comforting, cinnamon flavor. For me, I would say that snickerdoodles are...

Cowboy cookies are a hearty and delicious adaptation of classic oatmeal cookies where the raisins are swapped for loads of sweet, salty and texturally pleasing mix-ins. The exact origins of the Cowboy Cookie recipe is unknown, but there are similar recipes dating back to the 1930’s – 1950’s such...

As much as I enjoy food, cooking and baking, I’m not the biggest fan of grocery shopping. Even before Covid, I availed myself of pick up and delivery options whenever and wherever possible. While there were definitely some issues and hiccups early on, over the years the services have...

I’m certain that you’ve all heard the analogy at one point or another of food as fuel for our bodies. But, most of the recipes I share on this site will never be touted for their nutritional value, they are certainly not anything that would be considered necessary to...

Have you tried making sheet pan pancakes yet? The idea of spreading pancake batter in a sheet pan to bake all at once has been around for a while – the King Arthur Baking blog, Tips and Techniques section, posted “Turn your pancakes into squares” in June of 2014,...