Chocolate Banana Bread
How many times have you made banana bread in your life? If you’re like me, you can’t even fathom a number. Hundreds? Thousands? It doesn’t matter though, because once you try this Chocolate Banana Bread recipe, you’ll need to start the count over. In the world of banana breads; this recipe is a game changer! My family has always enjoyed a good sprinkling of chocolate chips in banana bread, so when I presented this version, there was no turning back. Not only are there chocolate chips, there’s also cocoa powder for a double dose of chocolate; think brownies with a healthy banana spin. This banana bread is so moist, delicious, sweet and savory. You’ll want to have a glass of cold milk within reach. Banana bread recipes have been blowing up my Instagram feed lately, but this recipe for chocolate banana bread from Maria at Two Peas & Their Pod…
Anything & Everything Egg Bake
When you’re in a bind for breakfast and you want something that’s quick and can feed a crowd, egg bakes are the way to go. The best thing about an egg bake, is that you can whip it up quickly in the morning or make it the night before and store it in the fridge. This recipe bakes up quickly in about 30 minutes and we’re calling this the “Anything & Everything Egg Bake,” because you can customize it to your own liking or the liking of your guests. Ingredients When making this recipe, the only requirements are eggs and milk. The rest of the add-ins are up to your own discretion. Here’s what I used this time around. Eggs Half & Half Hashbrowns Cheddar and Colby Jack Cheese Diced Ham Red Pepper Yellow Pepper Roasted Poblano Pepper Yellow Onion Seasonings Season Salt Pepper Garlic Powder Trader Joe’s Mushroom &…
Colossal Cinnamon Roll
When it comes to a warm, gooey cinnamon roll, who doesn’t want to dive into one that is as big as your head?One can be content with a small, single serve roll, but why not “roll” out the red carpet for yourself or house guests and showcase the epitome of breakfast pastries. This recipe was created by Sally at Sally’s Baking Addiction. I’ve been following her on Instagram and she recently issued a challenge to try your hand at creating this colossal pan of deliciousness. When presented with this challenge, I accepted it with vigor and a full backing from my cinnamon roll loving husband. He told me if it took multiple tries, he would gladly eat any and all failures or successes. So let’s get this challenge rolling! The best part of this recipe, is that it mostly consists of pantry staples; flour, sugar, salt, a packet of yeast,…
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Who can resist the wafting aroma of pancakes on the griddle on a Saturday morning? Especially when they include the essence of lemon. Pancakes are a quintessential comfort food that takes you back to your mother’s or grandmother’s kitchen. One of my treasured memories is sitting at the kitchen counter eating pancakes with Grandpa & Grandma. What a treat! Oftentimes when it comes to making pancakes, we reach for the box mix. We forget how simple it is to make them from scratch. For this amped up version of pancakes you only need 10 ingredients. Only 10?!? How can you make delicious, restaurant worthy pancakes with only 10 ingredients? Well folks, let me tell you, this recipe is super simple! So, let’s get cooking! Start by mixing your dry ingredients; flour, baking powder & salt. Mix your eggs, buttermilk & vanilla in a separate bowl. I’ve substituted 2% milk for…