Baking25 Posts

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 […]

Cheesecake with Strawberries

Most homemade cheesecakes are hard to make, dense and too rich to enjoy. My Cheesecake with Strawberries recipe is just the opposite – the no bake crust makes it super easy, and the addition of whipped egg whites makes it lighter and fluffy. This is a treat that you’ll want to enjoy again and again. […]

Cheesy Garlic Buttermilk Biscuits

Freshly made cheesy garlic buttermilk biscuits on the table in only 20 minutes. My update on an old family recipe, these savory, cheesy biscuits pair well with soups and stews. Serve right out of the oven with lots of soft butter. This recipe makes 8 biscuits, but you’ll want to make a double batch! ============================ […]

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 […]

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. […]

Mother of Pearl Fruit & Nut Cake

Unlike the traditional, sticky, overly sweet and spiced fruit cake, this recipe is lighter and less sweet and will make converts out of all of you fruit cake haters. It is made with Brazil nuts and fruit that is not candied or dried, with just enough batter to hold it together. Given to me by […]

You can make Brownies from Scratch

You can make brownies from scratch – yes, it is a few more steps than a box mix, but you’ll quickly see that they are easy to make and you’ll be baking them regularly just because you can. Just 9 ingredients make a rich, moist, and chocolaty brownie. Those three delicious words will get you […]

Scottish Shortbread Christmas Reboot Episode

It only takes 4 ingredients to make the best Shortbread you have ever tasted. This Christmas reboot episode features a recipe from Peter’s family roots. Not your average biscuit or cookie, this recipe will makes a tender, buttery treat, that makes a perfect holiday gift. Watch how easy it is to make – even if […]

Baked Brie with Apricot in Pastry (en Croute)

Baked Brie wrapped in flaky, buttery pastry with apricot preserves for fruity sweetness makes for a show-stopping appetizer guaranteed to please a crowd. Crisp on the outside, warm and spreadable, this sweet and savory appetizer is always the star of the table. Whether part of a cheese tray and melted for dipping, or sliced in […]

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits are not just for dinner with butter. A good biscuit recipe can be used with the right toppings to create everything from a hearty breakfast, to a stylish appetizer and even a light dessert. Every family seems to have their own recipe – Peter’s recipe is really simple and gets great consistent results. […]

Brie Tarts – Mini Tart Appetizers

Brie Tarts can be elegant and sophisticated as a party appetizer as well as rustic and fun around a campfire. Watch Peter create this appetizer in the RV while camping with his CanvasCampers friends. Brie Tart Recipe Ingredients: 1 package of pie crust (2 crusts) Apricot preserve or filling Raspberry (or other) preserve or filling […]