Baking25 Posts

Traditional Scottish Shortbread – Just 4 Ingredients

Traditions are the best part of the holidays and this is when I get to make my family recipe for Traditional Scottish Shortbread. Rich, tender, irresistibly buttery and wonderfully delicious, my Scottish Shortbread is made from just 4 simple ingredients. You can make it in a pretty mold or in a plain old pie dish. […]
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How to Make Rum Balls | No Bake Adult Holiday Treat

A sweet holiday treat for the grown ups, rum balls are that perfect blend between a cookie and a candy. This no bake recipe is so easy, you’ll want to make these all year round. Don’t like rum, then try bourbon balls, or whiskey balls, or even wine balls. It is up to your imagination. […]
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Chocolate Icebox Cake – Easy No Bake Dessert

Chocolate icebox cake is one of the easiest desserts to make. Four simple ingredients come together to form a dramatic dessert that solves a chocolate fix and makes any adult feel like a kid. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === 2 cups (180 ml) heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 – 9 ounce (255g) […]

Irish Soda Bread – An Easier and More Modern Approach

Calling all bread lovers! Got soda bread cravings? Let’s whip up a batch of my family’s Irish Soda Bread the easy way. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === 2 cups (270g) all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 3 ounces (75g) cold butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup (30g) each currants and […]

Tahini Fudge with Dates and Chocolate – Vegan Friendly and Sugar Free

When you think fudge, you think sweet chocolate. My tahini fudge with dates and chocolate is a tasty treat that is not so sweet. The flavor of peanut butter from the sesame tahini allows the sweetness of dates to replace sugar to make a healthy and decadent treat. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === 16 ounce (454g) […]

Scottish Shortbread

This episode features a recipe from Peter’s family roots – Scottish Shortbread. Not your average biscuit or cookie, this recipe only has 4 ingredients. Watch how easy it is to make – even if you have never baked before. It will make a tender, rich dessert that will be the hit of your next party. […]

Baked Brie with Cherries and Pistachios – Brie en Croute

Few things in life will stop me in my tracks quite like seeing a Baked Brie in golden pastry. My Baked Brie with Cherries and Pistachio recipe, is oozy, melty, sweet, savory and downright delicious. No baking skills needed for this recipe – the secret is store bought pie crust. Your guests will think you […]

Scottish Fruit Slice and Currant Cakes

Whether you call it Fruit Slice, Fruit Squares or Currant Cakes, this treat can be found in most bakeries in Scotland. A sweet treat in a flaky crust, this old family recipe was sent in by a viewer. I’ve recreated it to make it foolproof for non-bakers like myself. The posh name for this delicious […]

Easy Banana Bread

My Easy Banana Bread can be made by anyone even if you’re not a baker. This recipe takes advantage of over ripe bananas and fills your home with the most comforting aroma as it bakes. After I made this recipe the first time, twenty five years ago, I never went back to the boxed mixes […]
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Apricot Butter Cookies – the Perfect Adult Ice Cream Sandwich

Milk and cookies may be for kids, but my Apricot Butter Cookies are for the adults. Easy to make even for non-bakers like me. I’ll show you how these little cookies are the perfect ending for your celebration meal. Watch to the end to see how to make the perfect adult ice cream sandwich with […]
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Spiced Wacky Cake | Crazy Cake | Made with no Eggs, Butter or Milk

Can you make a cake with no eggs, butter or milk? My Spiced Wacky Cake does just that. With just a few extra spices, this depression era cake, which is normally chocolate, is now a warming fall spiced cake. Vegan friendly and perfect for those that are lactose intolerant. Thanks to In the Kitchen with […]
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How to Bake a Lemon Blueberry Muffin Loaf

It is Blueberry season here in Southern New Jersey and it is time to bake. This recipe was sent in by a viewer for a Lemon Blueberry Muffin Loaf. It is a sweet treat that showcases the classic pairing of lemon and blueberry. This loaf is a cross between a pound cake and a muffin. […]