Vanilla can be confusing. There are so many different types, each with different flavor profile. Plus different use different methods and the beans they use may differ. And most processors have an array of product choices, especially in commercial choices.Our… Read More »A Buyer’s Guide to Vanilla
My daughter, Debbie, came downstairs to the store and slipped an Everywhere Timer around my neck. She said, “Here, Dad, wear this. We sell them.” It was the second or third batch of cookies I had burned that day. The… Read More »5 Things You Never Thought You Would Do with a Timer
A sweet biscuit is a cousin to a scone but it’s not as sweet and rich as a scone. It is often a little sweeter than other biscuits and can be loaded with fruit, nuts, or baking chips. They are… Read More »A Guide to Making Sweet Biscuits
Follow the package directions. Instead of warm water, use tepid (room temperature) water. Add 1/4 cup dry minced onions and the melted butter. Add more flour if needed until you have a soft but not sticky dough. Knead the dough as… Read More »A Recipe for Hard Dinner Onion Rolls
This cake is simple—but good. It’s a moist, dense cake, nearly like a pound cake. It only has a few ingredients, is simple to mix, and uses one pan. Yet it is attractive enough for company. Serve this cake with… Read More »A Simple Chocolate Cake
The following recipe was found on Alicia’s Kitchen and used by permission. This is one of many “standard” cornbread recipes. Note that the amount of cornmeal is equal to the amount of flour. Since this recipe calls for 1/4 cup sugar, it… Read More »Amish Cornbread
Chocolate and bananas are a great combination. The sour cream in this recipe seems to set the chocolate off. We think you will enjoy this banana bread recipe. Ingredients 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon… Read More »Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
The right pizza pan makes the difference between a soggy bottomed pizza and one that has a crisp crust. Pizza pans can be divided between perforated and non-perforated and between dark colored pans and silver pans. For pizzas, we… Read More »A Buyer’s Guide to Pizza Pans at The Prepared Pantry
Whole wheat cupcakes don’t sound great, but these are surprisingly good. Whole wheat cupcakes are light and soft, not dense at all and they are made with apples, walnuts, and honey and topped with a cream cheese frosting. We served… Read More »Surprisingly Good Whole Wheat Cupcakes
This is another great pizza. With spinach, feta, olives, and garlic, this is reminiscent of fine Greek food. This spinach and feta cheese pizza recipe has only a touch of garlic with one clove. If you are a garlic lover,… Read More »Spinach and Feta Cheese Pizza Recipe