Small Batch: Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Oatmeal raisin cookies have been a go-to special treat for my kitchen helper.  This flavor combination has been a favorite of his for years.  Since we make oatmeal raisin cookies every once in a while, I thought I would transform his favorite treat into a muffin.  I always love making muffin recipes since they are

Guest Feature: Snack Time With Avocado Toast

Out with the old and in with the healthy food. Happy New Year! It’s officially 2017, the year of the Rooster. After celebrating the holidays and filling up on “good cheer,” we enter the New Year with inspiration to start anew. Setting the goal and making the resolution is the easy part. It’s sticking to

Snack Time: Homemade Graham Crackers

Last week I was tasked with bringing in snacks for my son’s pre-school class.  My guidelines included avoiding nuts, keeping it healthy.  The first day I had my son bring in seedless clementines, which also offered a lesson on peeling and working with their fine motor skills.  Not to mention a burst of vitamin C during

A Twist On A Family Classic: Fresh Cranberry Buckle Cake

What is Buckle Cake? When I decided to take a family recipe for Blueberry Buckle Cake and substitute fresh cranberries, it had me thinking about “what is buckle cake”?.  In my research I discovered that it’s a common New England dessert that consists of a yellow cake batter with berries, typically blueberries, mixed in.  The

London Feature: Spelt & Apple Star Biscuits (Baby-Friendly) by theLittleLoaf

Nicknamed aged three by a great aunt who noticed that my appetite for bread was bigger than I was, I’ve always loved baking. When our littlest loaf, Nino, was born back in February, I knew that spending time in the kitchen together was going to be one of our favourite past times. For the first

Holiday Gift Idea: Homemade Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Dark chocolate and peppermint always remind me of my sister.  She definitely has a sweet tooth and loves when the holidays bring an abundance of peppermint treats.  Since we live on opposite coasts I thought I would send her a care package of some homemade dark chocolate peppermint bark.  Not only does she love this combination, but

Holiday Flavors: Baked Gingerbread Donuts With Ginger Cinnamon Glaze

Since purchasing my donut pan I have been having a lot of fun baking healthier donuts treats for my toddler.  In the spirit of the holidays I wanted to bake a gingerbread donuts.  In my research I found a recipe that matched with most of the ingredients I already had in the pantry, except for

Virginia Feature: Oatmeal Fig Squares

Bring on the Holidays! Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. So it’s time to start planning your Holiday menu. Peppermint, gingerbread, chestnuts, and figs are just a few of the flavors that make the season bright. The scent and the taste of these Holiday delights bring back great memories of family gatherings from

A Classic: Blondie Bar With Dark Chocolate Chunks

Blondie bars are always a great dessert to make for a crowd.  These blondie bars only require two bowls, a hand mixer and an 8×8 pan.  30 minutes later you have blondie bars that everyone will love.  I made these with dark brown sugar and dark chocolate chunks, which gave a great golden color and chocolate flavor.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 3 Ways

Happy Halloween from Make & Taste!  Before your pumpkins go to waste, why not make a healthy snack for you and your family: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!  Below are three different recipes to use to roast your pumpkin seeds.  The Classic Sea Salt is always my favorite, but the Honey Roasted with Cinnamon is a close