Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake

This is such a pretty cake it’s hard to imagine any leftovers.  And, it’s relatively easy to make.  The frosting might take a bit longer if you want to decorate it as shown.   I don’t usually bake cakes, not that I don’t like them, but because there’s just the two of us and we’d be…

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Cranberry Pecan Muffins

Cranberry Pecan Muffins

While baking these beauties, I pondered where do you draw the line between a muffin and a cupcake?  While a muffin might be considered healthier than a cupcake, once you start adding ingredients such as chocolate and streusel-like toppings or glazes it starts to resemble a cupcake.  And, when you use cupcake liners for muffins…

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Chipotle and Rosemary Spiced Nuts

This has to be the best holiday snack I’ve tasted! I was just thinking that other than the holidays, I really don’t go out of my way to buy nuts unless it’s called for in a recipe. Funny that! Nuts contain proteins, folic acid, vitamin E, vitamin B, flavonoids, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, selenium, zinc,…

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