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Light & Puffy Rolls

Light & Puffy Rolls have been the main roll recipe in our family for many years.  My sister discovered this recipe in a cookbook at least 25-30 years ago.  These rolls have graced every holiday dinner table since that time!  It is also the same dough and technique that I use when I make cinnamon …

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Skillet Cornbread

  My husband is a cornbread connoisseur.  For the 28 years of our marriage, he has eaten cornbread at home, at church dinners, and at restaurants. During those years, he has developed very strong opinions on what type of cornbread he does and doesn’t like. Generally, any cornbread that is made in a glass dish and …

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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

  This is the time of year when people start to make despairing comments like “What am I going to do with all this zucchini?!” (I’ve got a few ideas) and “Will someone please take this off my hands?” (always glad to help) and “We’ll never be able to eat all of this!” (oh, sigh, …

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Fruity & Nutty Muffins

  Two and a half years ago, my husband had the opportunity to teach and preach in Anchorage, AK.  We decided to make a week long vacation out of it and take three of our children.  While there, we were blessed to be able to stay in a condo belonging to some friends who were …

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Light & Puffy Oregano Pizza Crust

  I get bored quickly with the same pizza crust recipes. Sometimes I want it thin and crispy, sometimes thick, sometimes flavored with spices, and sometimes I want cauliflower — just click on the link if you think I’m joking . The bottom line is that pizza crust can be just about as versatile as …

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Bruschetta with Roasted Red Pepper, Olive & Brie

Sometimes trying a new ingredient will spur me to try or create a new recipe.  Lately when I grocery shop, I have been trying something new nearly every time I go.  It may be a new type of cheese, a new vegetable, or a condiment.  This recipe is a result of one of those times.  …

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No-Knead Crusty Bread

  This bread is so simple. I was attracted to the recipe because of the whole no kneading thing. (I truly hate kneading!) Plan ahead because this does take some time start to finish, but the actual work you have to put in is minimal. What you end up with is a tough outer crust …

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Cheese Bread

  My mother-in-law first introduced me to Cheese Bread.  It has probably been the most used recipe for bread by my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and myself through the years.  It is SUPER easy, quick to make, can be made ahead of time, and is delicious enough to serve for company or at a holiday dinner. The …

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Monkey Bread

  I’ve mentioned before that I enjoy baking for our students at the school of preaching.  Every few weeks, I show up after chapel service with muffins, cinnamon rolls, or some other goodie.  This week, I made Monkey Bread.  This is a super simple recipe that I got from my sister many years ago.  Store …

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Cheddar Biscuits

  I’m completely enamored by Red Lobster’s Cheddar Biscuits. Seriously, who needs an entree? Just keep bringing out the bread. This is the best copycat recipe I’ve found to date. Quick and easy to make, soft in the middle with a crispy exterior, and topped in garlic butter, these biscuits are fantastic.       …