Fun with Brownies These fantastic Whole Wheat Gingerbread Brownies are the result of what I like to call kitchen shenanigans. I know not everyone regards cooking and baking quite the same way that I do. To me, it's an adventure. The only limit is my imagination. Well, total failure is a bit of a limiter, but we don't need to talk about that right now, do we? What if... What if I sub in whole wheat flour? It will be nuttier, richer, and maybe a little more dry, because whole wheat ... Read More about Whole Wheat Gingerbread Brownies
Baking
Double Apple Bourbon Cake
Summer is really losing its grip here in the Northeast. The temperature has cooled off a lot - we have days of mellow sunshine and the beginnings of fall colors. It's the perfect time to make this Double Bourbon Apple Cake. When apples are just beginning to get ripe, nearly any variety is good for baking. Later in the season, everyone wants Granny Smiths and Northern Spies, but in September and October, my favorites are Cortlands. Cortland apples, developed about 20 minutes from my ... Read More about Double Apple Bourbon Cake
Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is one of the first new recipes I ever posted on The Creekside Cook. It only seems appropriate that I bring Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies back to the top to celebrate a new design. It had become increasingly evident that my old blog wasn't working all that well anymore. That is no surprise since I created the design back in the Middle Ages of the internet. Technology has changed a lot since then. I'm loving the new look, and I hope that you do as well. You can let me know in the ... Read More about Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chai Zucchini Quick Bread
I know that this Chai Zucchini Quick Bread might be a little surprising. In August, here in Upstate NY, we sometimes have no zucchini, because bad weather, and the bugs got to it. Or, more likely, we have a ton of zucchini. I'm not kidding - a literal ton. It's a lot, Consequently, thrifty people are looking for ways to make sure it doesn't go to waste, which is where zucchini bread often comes in. As I mentioned last week, there's an actual evening dedicated to unloading your ... Read More about Chai Zucchini Quick Bread
Coconut Blondies
It's spring now, and overall, that often means less baking, but it's always nice to have a few fast, easy, and delicious cookie recipes in your repertoire. You just never know when you might be called upon to produce cookies - or in this case, bar cookies, like these Coconut Blondies. Blondies are the non-chocolate counterpart to brownies. They generally have the same chewy texture and crisp edges as brownies do and they are an open book when it comes to ingredients. I like blondies for all ... Read More about Coconut Blondies
Maple Walnut Rhubarb Crisp
This is a rewind post, refreshed and brought up to date for new life. Having made it numerous times since the original publishing date, I can tell you that Maple Walnut Rhubarb Crisp definitely worth another look! Maple Walnut Rhubarb Crisp is everything you might think the name implies. It's sweet, tangy, fruity, nutty, and crunchy. We have not been the least bit sorry that it took 3 batches to get it tweaked just so, because taste testing the "failed" batches has been very pleasant work ... Read More about Maple Walnut Rhubarb Crisp
Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts and Raisins
{Or plain old Pumpkin Bread if you prefer!} If you're like me, you are deep in the midst of last minute Christmas prep, and not really looking for one more thing to do. Or maybe, even more like me, you are near the end of Christmas prep, because you're leaving in a few days, and you realize you are short a few baked gifts for the neighborhood? Yup - that. And then, you suddenly realize that you have never posted your favorite Pumpkin Bread recipe on the blog. Say whaaa? So, even though I just ... Read More about Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts and Raisins
Applesauce Quick Bread
Though the main part of my food preservation season is winding down, there are still a few things left to do. [Like make Applesauce Quick Bread, which we'll get to in just a moment!] We have apple trees, but don't get many apples from them, so it's fortunate that we can find a lot of them locally. This time of year, apples are a very good buy, since a lot of seasonal places are looking to get rid of what they have before closing for the season. No fall is complete without a trip to our older ... Read More about Applesauce Quick Bread
Pumpkin Yogurt Crunch Cake
Things have been really busy around here so far this year. Lots of visits with kids and grandkids, with more to come, lots of poring over seed catalogs and gardening books, and lots of cooking. Lately I have not felt that a lot of the recipes I've worked on have been blog-worthy. I have a certain standard in mind for what I share here, and while I have some good ideas that I am working on, not many of them have gotten to the point where they are ready for prime-time. This cake is a huge ... Read More about Pumpkin Yogurt Crunch Cake
Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies
You may not think that the world needs another chocolate chip cookie recipe. But, with the year we have had, I have to disagree. We've needed all the tasty, melty, creamy chocolate chunks surrounded by caramelly, chewy cookies that we could get. Make no mistake - it has not been an entirely bad year. In fact, we've had some pretty wonderful things happen, like the birth of a new grandson and starting our Farmer's Market business. There have been lots of blessings along the way, but beginning as ... Read More about Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Pumpkin Beer Bread
One of the nice things about doing a local Farmer's market this past summer, was getting to know the other growers, entrepreneurs, and makers in our area. They are, without exception, people who work hard, and take a lot of pride in the products that they produce. We are, as you know if you read here very often, big believers in sourcing food as locally as possible, whenever possible. You get the freshest and probably healthiest food that way. And beverages that are sourced locally can be pretty ... Read More about Pumpkin Beer Bread
Stand Mixer Italian Bread
I have to be honest and tell you that I would love a do-over for this year so far. It's been a difficult one, to say the least. I'll get into some of it in posts to come probably. But - I'm looking forward now, and this recipe is a good place to begin. It's from my old blog actually, but a year-round treat that we always enjoy. The fact that it is dead easy doesn't hurt either. Making bread can seem daunting if it's not been your thing before, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes. I ... Read More about Stand Mixer Italian Bread