Baking Tips
Magical Mashed Potatoes
We love mashed potatoes. AND we always put a little butter on top. Because it’s mashed potatoes. But this recipe lowers the carbs, and adds more vegetables to your dinner menu. Yum. Magical Mashed Potatoes 3 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 head cauliflower, diced into large chunks Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Fresh…
Read MoreMaple Bacon Scones
Benson may have eaten 3 of these scones. They are THAT good. Maple Bacon Scones 4 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. divided maple flavoring 1 1/2 cups milk 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 egg 1 cube butter,…
Read MoreKey Lime Pie Sugar Cookie
I. JUST. CAN’T. STOP. A new cookie recipe, every week for the forseeable future. Have an idea? Shoot me your flavor combo, and let’s make crazy OVER THE TOP sugar cookies until, well, forever. AND HOLY COW. This one is a keeper. Do you like Key Lime Pie? We do. The cookie recipe is my…
Read MorePesto Ricotta & Kale Pizza
Pesto Ricotta & Kale Pizza Authentic Pizza Crust here 5 cups chopped kale 1 tbsp. grape seed oil or olive oil 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 cup pesto sauce 1/2 cup ricotta 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Prepare your dough, recipe from above.…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash Pizza w/ Gorgonzola & Sage Honey
For this pizza we are LAYERING flavors big time. Roasted butternut squash. Mushrooms. Onions. Gorgonzola. Cheese sauce. Sage Honey. Here’s a link to my most favorite pizza crust. I am really loving the sweet savory combination for comfort, and this pizza is a perfect representation of that. A surprise for your taste buds. How often…
Read MoreBest Ever Banana Cream Pie
What I’ve learned so far on my baking journey, YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE BEST. EVER. Brian’s mom makes the best banana cream pie. I’ve never had one better. And fun fact, I don’t really like bananas. Weird. But I love this banana cream pie. This pie is a family holiday tradition. I am happy…
Read MoreCranberry Orange Scones & Giveaway with American Raw Honey
I have had the best time using American Raw Honey as my inspiration for this new scone recipe. I hope you are equally enjoying the other recipe I posted here. I have a few more amazing recipes ready to share throughout this holiday season!!! It’s truly one of my favorite times of year, especially for…
Read MoreThanksgiving Leftovers with Studio 5
Welcome to my kitchen! Let’s talk Thanksgiving leftovers. You know you’re gonna have them. But what can you do with them to make them new and fresh? Here’s 3 NEW Thanksgiving Leftover recipes, just in time for my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving!! #usewhatyouhave Turkey & Brie Crescent Rolls 1/2 cup warm water 2 1/2 tsp. instant…
Read MoreTriple Berry Crumble Pie
Pie. Pie is always a GREAT idea. And pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, an even better idea! This fresh pie is so good….. and hits the spot for a sweet comfort dessert. Triple Berry Crumble Pie 24 oz. fresh berries; blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries or blackberries 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch…
Read MoreSouthern Apple Cake
This cake. THIS CAKE. Every fall I make this cake. And every fall I wonder why I don’t make it more often. It’s amazing. And even better the second day. Southern Apple Cake 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil 1 ½ cups sugar 3 eggs 2 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon…
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