There aren’t many things better than the sense of accomplishment acquired from baking your own bread, except for of course, indulging in a slice from a fresh loaf slathered with warm butter and honey. Yes it takes some time and a little bit of manual labor, but this wheat bread is completely worth the effort [...]
Ever had a cinnamon roll? What about a McDonald’s Cinna-Melt? Well, this is better than both of those. Monkey Bread is a southern food that is often served sweet (but it definitely doesn’t have to be! Garlic Parmesan Monkey bread is pretty good too!) You can make the dough from scratch, but refrigerated biscuit dough [...]
This 3-ingredient recipe uses peanut butter, sugar, and an egg to create pure ambrosia in cookie form. My mom taught me this recipe many years ago, but I have seen similar versions on the web. Most “simple” peanut butter cookie recipes use at least 5 or 6 ingredients, but only three are necessary for greatness. [...]
These pigs in a blanket are so easy, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of them sooner. They require only three ingredients and minimal preparation. Don’t let their simplicity fool you! These piggies are delicious. An old friend gave me this recipe, but multiple versions are available on the internet.
Crafty in the Kitchen has officially been online for one year! To celebrate, I made a recipe from this month’s issue of Food Network Magazine, Avocado Pie. Although avocado desserts are more typical to Mexican cuisine, their presence is growing in America. A favorite in many California diners, Avocado Pie is like cheesecake but with [...]