Baked Egg “Mc” Muffins

These are the real Egg McMuffins! They are actual muffins with baked eggs in them. Not only are they tasty, but they are quick and easy to make in the morning. This all made possible thanks to the techniques from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, where you make a big batch of dough […]
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Coffee Cake Muffins

Part of: Vermont 08 – Cheese & Tasty Things Tour Helmut’s Strudel Shop in Rockport, MA has amazing coffee cake muffins, among other things, including coffee and cheese strudel. Every time we go to Rockport we make a trip to Bearskin Neck for some “penny” candy, salt water taffy and coffee cake muffins. Sometime we […]
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Easy, Overnight Yeast Waffles

After trying overnight yeast pancakes, I thought I would give their buddy waffles a try. Overnight waffles are just as easy as the pancakes. As a bonus, the yeast makes them nice and light, and gives them a nice crust. I cobbled together two different recipes (Red Star Yeast & The Fannie Farmer). The big […]
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Butternut Squash Pizza

I know what you’re thinking, butternut squash on pizza??? We were skeptical as well, but the pictures accompanying the recipe looked too good to pass up. We are hopeful that our own photos will inspire you to try this recipe, as well! Verdict: the sweetness of the butternut squash and the dryness of the ricotta […]
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German Style Soft Pretzels

Maybe it is my German background… or maybe my love of all things salty, but I think nothing is better than a hot pretzel. Soft pretzels are great, but they are only good fresh. Luckily they are not too tough to make at home. The following recipe may look long, but it is easier than […]
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Lemon-Anise Biscotti

Verdict: A good recipe that is easy to make, tasty and the final product comes out looking pretty professional. I would recommend this! Eggs make it yummy! I have never really made many pastries, but I was thumbing through my favorite cook book, The New Best Recipes from Cook’s Illustrated, and came across a recipe […]
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