Whole Wheat Banana Bread
I am a huge fan of banana bread variations, adding a wide variety of mix-ins and other flavors to my recipes. Sometimes, however, I forget about simple changes that can make a big difference in the...
View ArticleBlueberry Orange Quick Bread
Blueberry muffins, coffee cakes and other baked goods are excellent additions to just about any brunch spread. I particularly like it when blueberries are paired with citrus, as the brightness of...
View ArticleOne-Bowl Strawberry Bread
Banana bread, or banana loaf cake, is probably the first quick bread that comes to mind when you think of making a loaf using lots of fruit. This One-Bowl Strawberry Bread is a quick bread that is...
View ArticleCitrus Banana Bread
In my kitchen, banana bread is the kind of baked good that you can never go wrong with. I bake up hearty, generously spiced loaves in the winter and change things up with all kinds of mix-ins the rest...
View ArticlePumpkin Chai Spice Loaf
I often get asked where I find the inspiration for some of my recipes and I often say that I’m inspired by other foods that I eat and drink, as inspiration really can come from anywhere. I found the...
View ArticleVanilla Maple Banana Bread
I bake a lot of banana bread. This is mostly because I love bananas and my kitchen is full of them almost all the time, but it is also because bananas are incredibly versatile and go well with so many...
View ArticlePecan Upside Down Mini Pumpkin Breads
Pumpkin breads are one of my regular bakes during the fall holiday season. They’re easy to make and always a crowd pleaser, whether you’re serving up slices at brunch with coffee or a treat after...
View ArticleApplesauce Gingerbread
I love to bake spice-heavy quick breads and cakes during the fall and winter, as the heat of all those spices seems particularly satisfying when it is cold outside. Ginger is a particular favorite of...
View ArticleApplesauce Citrus Bread
Quick breads are some of the most versatile bakes that you can make. While banana bread may be the first one that comes to mind, you can use any combination of flavors to whip up a loaf that is just...
View ArticleCinnamon Coconut Swirl Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is typically a delicious cake that is topped with sweet streusel. In the case of this Cinnamon Coconut Swirl Coffee Cake, the streusel is found inside of each slice instead of on top! This...
View ArticleCherry and Pistachio Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda breads are wonderful loaves that everyone should make at least a few times in their lives. These quick breads require no yeast and are instead leavened only with baking soda. The use of a...
View ArticleSour Cream Banana Bread
I never seem to have a shortage of bananas in my kitchen and everyone knows that means I also rarely have a shortage of banana bread. Banana bread is my go-to when I want a coffee-time snack for...
View ArticleLemon Curd Swirl Quick Bread
I make lemon curd on a regular basis when I have a few extra lemons on hand in my kitchen. The velvety curd is packed with luscious lemon flavor and is surprisingly easy to make (you can even make it...
View ArticleHoecakes with Maple Butter
Hoecakes may look like regular pancakes at first glance, but they are a bit different than that standard breakfast fare. Hoecakes are coarse cakes made of cornmeal, similar to cornbread. It is said...
View ArticlePeanut Brittle Banana Bread
Banana bread is something that I never get tired of baking. Not only it is simple to make, but it’s versatile enough that you can change up the flavors every time and get equally different – and...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon Poppyseed Loaf
Meyer lemons are always a favorite of mine when it comes to baked goods. The citrus – which is in season all year round – is less acidic than other lemons, meaning that it has a wonderful lemon flavor...
View ArticleMocha Coconut Bread
Several years ago, Starbucks offered a Mocha Coconut Frappuccino on the menu as one of their summer blended drinks. Anyone who is a regular reader knows that I’m a big coconut fan, so it’s probably...
View ArticleDill and Potato Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda bread – often simply described as “soda bread” – is the sort of recipe that everyone should know how to make. The savory, quick-rising bread gets its lift from baking soda, not from yeast,...
View ArticleMini Apple Spice Cakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
It’s tough to choose between pumpkin and apple desserts when it comes to fall baking. I say why not bake up one of each? These Mini Apple Spice Cakes, topped with a rich Cinnamon Cream Cheese...
View ArticleCoconut Cranberry Oatmeal Bread
Cool fall and winter mornings always get me in the mood for baking. A freshly baked quick bread or batch of muffins to start the day any time of the year, but we all know that baked goods are even...
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