Breads & Quick Breads

Cheddar Beer Bread (with Rosemary!)

Slicing into this cheddar beer bread the next day, slathering some whipped butter on it and either grilling or frying it in a pan – yow!

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Flu Shots & Pear and Walnut Muffins

Breads & Quick Breads

I had a couple of tired Bosc pears that were on their way to the point of no return. It was a no brainer where the fruit were destined for promotion…muffins or some type of quick bread. For the muffins pictured in this post I used Bosc pears.

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Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread with Pepitas

Breads & Quick Breads

This recipe for Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread is one that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Fantastic, subtle flavors…not too sweet, and good texture. The Pepitas and use of raw sugar sprinkled along the top of the bread adds to flavor, texture, and aesthetic elements.

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A Happy Farewell To Summer: Cherry-Pistachio Tea Cakes

Breads & Quick Breads

My attempt to sneak in one last post for summer this year and use the few remaining seasonal cherries in my fridge before transitioning to autumn…What I liked about this recipe was the use of pistachios and grinding them down to use in place of using more all-purpose flour.

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Strawberries & Cream Scones with Walnuts

Breads & Quick Breads

This is a good recipe that makes a good textured baked good. Not a dry, crumbly scone. Substituting other berries in lieu of the strawberries would work well. Maybe even adding some blueberries with the strawberries would be both a tasty and visually appealing treat, as well.

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Meyer Lemon and Cranberry Scones

Breads & Quick Breads

You can substitute dried cranberries for the fresh. It’s a seasonal, tart and fresh tasting scone with a good texture. No dried, crumbly old scones here!

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Cheesy Skillet Cornbread – Deliciousness!

Breads & Quick Breads

The rustic bread is moist, but has a fantastic textured exterior due to that butter and the evenness that the skillet promotes. The aroma and flavor of the butter on the top, bottom and sides of the bread is reminiscent of that nuttiness and richness of brown-butter. Last, but not least, the sweetness and texture of the corn you use in the bread and the cheesy surprise throughout the bread are the additional treats.

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