This Michigan Cherry Oat Bar Recipe is made with hearty oats and sour cherries. In these rich cherry oat bars, the sour cherries provide the perfect balance to the buttery oat bar exterior. All About Sour Cherries Sour cherries are the key ingredient in this Michigan Chery Oat Bar recipe. What we commonly call “sour … Read more
This strawberry-raspberry oatmeal bar recipe is yet another perfect recipe for a summer picnic. It essentially consists of a layer of fruit sandwiched between two layers of oatmeal cookie batter. The buttery crust is softer and more cookie-like than the traditional crumbly topping. Does life get any sweeter? A Short History of Oatmeal Cookies American … Read more
Brownie lovers divide into two camps – lovers of cake brownies and lovers of deep dark fudgy brownies. This brownie recipe without cocoa powder relies on a lot of chocolate for its deep, dark, fudgy texture. A Short History of Brownies Like many great baked goods, brownies evolved over an extended period of time and … Read more
Are we alone in spending the winter dreaming of summer rhubarb? This rhubarb dream bar recipe showcases the best of summer rhubarb. It has layers of tender shortbread-like crust, creamy almond filling, and tart rhubarb tops. Rhubarb Dreams We acknowledge that while many of us dream of rhubarb, we might each have our own rhubarb … Read more
This banana brownies recipe swirls fudgy chocolate brownie with rich banana bread. Perfect for those days when you just can’t decide! A Short History of Chocolate and Bananas Chocolate and banana are a classic flavor combination. The slight bitterness in dark chocolate perfectly offsets the creamy sweetness of the bananas. We may owe this delicious … Read more
This strawberry blondie recipe is a perfect antidote to the winter blues. Homemade strawberry jam turns even the most anemic of winter strawberries into a sticky sweet mess. Alternatively, these strawberry blondies are the perfect way to show off perfectly ripe juicy strawberries during strawberry season. The nutty aroma of the browned butter sets off … Read more
What’s better than a chocolate brownie? This triple chocolate brownies recipe. It’s got all the goodness of a chocolate brownie x 3 and is chocolate lovers dream. A Short History of Brownies You probably didn’t know this, but brownies aren’t technically a cake. Horrifying, right? They’re a finger food — they were made to be … Read more
It’s January, which means it’s cold and grey. Who doesn’t need a little tropical inspiration? This classic Hawaiian butter mochi recipe will transport you to a sandy beach with gentle waves. A Short History of Hawaiian Butter Mochi Recipe The New York Times did a feature on this classic Hawaiian treat last year. The author … Read more
This Hello Dolly cookie recipe goes by many different names. Magic cookie bars, coconut dream bars, and seven-layer bars are some of its many names. We first met this easy dessert at our favorite college coffee shop. We have been hooked ever since. A Short History of this Hello Dolly Cookie Recipe Part 1: Condensed … Read more
Do you ever have those days when you just can’t decide–peanut butter and jelly or ham sandwich? Pickles or ice cream? The good news is, now you’ll never have to pick between a brownie and a cookie ever again! This brookie cookie recipe combines the best of both worlds. A Short History of the Brookie … Read more