Dijon Crusted Lamb Roast with Mint Sauce
Wed, 17/03/10 – 8:13 | 3 Comments

Lava Lake lamb roast is crusted with dijon and served with a fresh mint sauce – perfect for your Easter dinner.

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Rosemary Scented Dinner Rolls & a Give Away
Tuesday, 5 Jan, 2010 – 21:24 | 54 Comments
Rosemary Scented Dinner Rolls & a Give Away

Zoe and Jeff made their appearance at Omnivore Books back in November and we had the honor of capturing the event live so that we could (they could) share it will you. They filled the room with people who all loved the same things we love about them – insightful knowledge about baking, witty humor, warm personalities and a passion about baking that was very evident!

Pumpkin Bread with Maple Cheesecake Layer
Tuesday, 20 Oct, 2009 – 7:35 | 12 Comments
Pumpkin Bread with Maple Cheesecake Layer

This pumpkin bread recipe is the ultimate pumpkin bread recipe. You cannot go wrong with a creamy layer of maple cheesecake, which is sandwiched between rich, dense and spicy layers of pumpkin bread.

Wordless Wednesday: The Ultimate Banana Bread
Wednesday, 9 Sep, 2009 – 6:47 | No Comment
Wordless Wednesday:  The Ultimate Banana Bread

Herbed Flat Bread
Monday, 3 Aug, 2009 – 15:24 | No Comment
Herbed Flat Bread

An easy appetizer or addition to a light meal, classic pizza dough is rolled very thin, seasoned with very fresh herbs, sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil – deliciously summer.

Nectarine and Blueberry Challah Bread Pudding
Friday, 17 Jul, 2009 – 12:35 | One Comment
Nectarine and Blueberry Challah Bread Pudding

Leftover Challah is turned into moist bread pudding with the addition of ripe summer nectarines and still firm blueberries. A egg custard flavored with cardamon and vanilla makes the flavors of summer even more exotic!

BBA Challenge: Ciabatta and Cinnamon Buns
Friday, 17 Jul, 2009 – 10:53 | 2 Comments
BBA Challenge:  Ciabatta and Cinnamon Buns

Ciabatta is my go-to-bread for not only dipping in olive oil but for easy grilled cheese sandwiches. Cinnamon rolls are favorite breakfast treat, who does not like “candy” for breakfast!

TWD: Brioche Plum Tart
Monday, 13 Jul, 2009 – 21:34 | 42 Comments
TWD:  Brioche Plum Tart

Lightly sweetened brioche dough is pressed into a tart pan and filled with jam and fresh plums, to make a wonderful breakfast treat.

BBA Challenge: How to make Challah
Saturday, 20 Jun, 2009 – 8:51 | 12 Comments
BBA Challenge:  How to make Challah

Challah also known as hallah or challot is a traditional braided bread eaten during Sabbath and other Jewish holidays. Jewish tradition, Sabbath and holiday meals begin with a blessing over four loaves of bread, two on Friday night and two on Saturday afternoon.