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Breads

Zucchini Bread

I’ve been Tweeting this morning and love some of the connections I’ve made. One friend has amassed some zucchini that got a bit too big and I suggested she use it for zucchini bread; which, of course, I now want badly. I remember the first time I tried zucchini bread. Doesn’t that just sound a [...]

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Olive Oil and Fresh Rosemary Cake

This is such an unusual take on the pound cake; a version using more savory ingredients with the substitution of olive oil for butter and spiced with fresh rosemary. Just perfect with a bit of honey and fruit for breakfast or a late afternoon snack! Ingredients: 4 Eggs 3/4 cup Sugar 2/3 cup extra-virgin Olive [...]

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Faux Cinnabon Rolls

I’ve had this recipe for years and don’t recall where it came from but there was a Cinnabon in a nearby shopping mall and some friends and I wanted to try our hand at home to create something similar so we made a batch of these. To tell you the truth it was way before [...]

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Cheddar Gougeres

I get together with a group of friends for brunch occasionally; we all love to cook and so somewhat sarcastically call ourselves ‘The Martha’s’ – our last outing included these tasty little puffs. (Makes 48) 1 cup water 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cut in small pieces 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp [...]

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Chipotle Gouda Cornbread

Making this tonight to serve with leftover barbecue ribs; just enough heat- it sounds perfect! Ingredients: 5 oz all-purpose Flour 5 oz corm meal 1 1/2 oz sugar .5 oz baking powder .75 oz non-fat dry milk 4 oz Gouda cheese, shredded 1 teaspoon dry chipotle powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 egg, beaten 9 [...]

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Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

Do not proceed if you are looking for a low fat or low calorie dish – but if you want a real treat – keep going! 1 package of bacon – hickory, maple, etc. – Just not thick cut 1 or 2 cups Brown Sugar – depends on your taste Several shakes (3 Tbs) Red [...]

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Bananas Foster Banana Bread

I love Bananas Foster; the first time I had it was in St. Louis when out to dinner with friends; it was a going away party right before I was moving to North Carolina; so I thought for the longest time it was that one restaurant’s claim to fame. When I found I could make [...]

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Maple Butter Twists

This recipe is from a holiday issue of Better Homes and Gardens; I don’t save it just for holidays though; it’s great for a brunch any time of the year! Ingredients 2/3 cup milk 2 large eggs 1/3 cup butter, cut up ¼ cup water 4 cups bread flour ¼ cup granulated sugar 1½ tsp [...]

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Focaccia

Dough 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp water 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp Yeast 3 cups Bread flour (preferable) Add water, olive oil, salt and flour together in pan of bread machine in order suggested for your machine. Select dough cycle. When complete, remove dough from machine. cover and let rest [...]

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Cream Biscuits

Adapted from James Beard’s American Cookery 10-12 biscuits 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the surface 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the butter and set aside. Sift [...]