Simple Sourdough Baguettes

I have to admit that I’m having a lot of fun with my sourdough starter. There are all kinds of recipes out there that incorporate sourdough starter, I even found a recipe for chocolate cake with sourdough starter in it! Who knew? These baguettes were awesome. The fam said they tasted just like store bought, … Continue reading

Utah Taste Off – Salsas

We jumped on board the Utah Taste Off train again this week and this time it was salsa tasting! The whole family got in on the act and we had fun taste testing and comparing all the salsas. Mango Salsa from Meieres Meats and Fine Foods Medium Roasted Tomato Salsa from Salsitas Mendoza Tomatillo Avocado … Continue reading

Reese’s Pieces Blondies

I decided to do some porch treats yesterday and these yummy guys fit the bill, with both Reese’s Pieces and Reese’s Minis, what’s not to like? 12 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Mini Bundt Cakes

The hubs had an online church activity planned with the young men in our neighborhood last night and asked if I would make them treats. I think we all know the answer to that question so I made these little beauties and only 2 boys showed up. What a shame! My family was so happy. … Continue reading

Sugar Cookie Bites with Buttercream Icing

Aren’t they cute? My little neighbor Redynn turned 6 yesterday so I made these for her. So simple but so cute. 1 bag Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix plus ingredients called for on bag 1/2 bag white confetti chips 1 recipe Buttercream Icing, found here sprinkles, your choice, these are Sweet Tooth Fairy Sprinkles from … Continue reading

“You’re a Peach” Cobbler

I spent the first 7 years of my life in a little town in Massachusetts called Hardwick. Hardwick has the oldest fair in the United States, it’s been going since 1762! I have fond memories of the fair from my childhood. And I won a blue ribbon for zucchini bread when I was a teenager, … Continue reading

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Sourdough Muffins

It’s amazing the things that you can make with your sourdough starter. I’ve got a whole list of recipes that I want to try using the sourdough discard. These were great, just a hint of sourdough flavor. And you know me, I love a good muffin! 1 cup rolled or quick oats 1/2 cup milk … Continue reading

Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

Still fighting the good fight against all the zucchini around here but I think it is starting to slow down so that means I won! Speaking of winning, this bread was a definite contender for favorite zucchini bread at our house. 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour … Continue reading