January 22, 2018

Spinach pancakes

Stack of spinach pancakes.

Fresh baby spinach makes these buttermilk pancakes a lovely bright green color! They are perfect for springtime, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, Halloween, or anytime you want a fun breakfast.

January 17, 2018

Oatmeal molasses bread

Slicing a loaf of oatmeal molasses bread.

Bread baking is something that I've been wanting to do more often and become more proficient at doing well. I was working on sourdoughs until I killed my starter (must get a new one going soon), but yeasted breads and I have never really been friends. I mean, I want to do it, but I find it intimidating and a little daunting because of the amount of time it takes. Not active time really, but planning out to give enough time for kneading, rising, baking, cooling.... it can be an all day affair! So as soon as I saw that January's Fantastical Food Fight theme was oatmeal, I knew I was going to challenge myself to make a good loaf of oatmeal bread. I used this recipe as my guide, but my first loaf did not come out super (And also was dropped on the floor.... ahhhh, life with two toddlers). So, the below recipe is my slightly modified version. This loaf came out much better, but it's still not perfect. I need to keep working on it and improving my bread shaping and baking skills. This bread is slightly sweet from the molasses. It's delicious as is, but really delicious with some butter and jam. My twins love this bread. I mean they were yelling and reaching for it over the baby gate the entire time I was trying to take photos. I think it would make a mean peanut butter and jelly sandwich and is perfect for toasting up the next day for breakfast. The below recipe will make one loaf.

Loaf of baked oatmeal molasses bread.

January 8, 2018

One bowl cranberry banana bread muffins

Plate of baked cranberry banana bread muffins.

Tart cranberries in a sweet banana bread muffin made with maple syrup, a bit of whole wheat flour, and warm spices makes for a delicious autumn muffin recipe. 

January 3, 2018

Roasted butternut squash hummus

Platter of vegetables and pita chips with a bowl of butternut squash hummus.

This sweet, creamy, and flavorful roasted butternut squash hummus is perfect for dipping your favorite pita chips and vegetables for a delicious snack.