Crumbly Apple Pie Bars

What do you get when you layer buttery shortbread, luscious apple filling and nutty-streusel topping onto a cookie sheet? A sweet dessert that is out-of-this-world!

Maple, Pecan & Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Here is a healthy breakfast and all you need to get your day started. Quinoa is gluten-free–a great wheat-free alternative. Plus, it’s high in protein and is a complex carbohydrate, which promotes weight management. Another healthy...

Roasted Squash Soup w/Maple-Glazed Bananas

Stumbled upon this beautiful soup in a  Food and Wine 2009 issue. Found it to be very thick the first time I made it. So second time around, I added another cup of water. This definitely helped thin it out, but I also found it needed more cinnamon...

Quicky Sticky Buns — so easy!

Even the grumpiest of mornings won’t last long when serving up a plate of these sweet little treats. Get clever with fruit toppings to ease the guilt of offering gooey morning buns to your kids. Hey… whatever it takes to make your AM...

Candied Sugar & Cinnamon Pecans

In need of a quick hostess gift? Holiday exchange catch you off guard? A batch of homemade candied nuts will suffice in such a pinch. Sally’s baking addiction has this delicious and simple recipe and I thought Tips should pass it along.

Thoroughbred Pie

A generous dollop of whipped cream, decadent chocolate and buttery rich pecans make this Southern classic a winner.

Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad

Love me a salad with a Cajun kick.  Marinating the chicken in buttermilk keeps it tender when grilled.

Candy Apple Pie

It’s such a cliche, but seriously, a slice of this pie is probably as close as you can get to a slice of heaven. Words can’t describe it… You must taste it for yourself.  Maybe I should be calling it OMG Pie! A pie that needs to...

Butterscotch Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 9 x 5 x 3″ loaf pans. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine bananas, sugar, eggs, and butter. beat until creamy. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with milk. Mix until well blended. Stir in pecans (2 cups) and butterscotch morsels. Pour batter equally into the two loaf pans. Sprinkle tops with remaining 2/3 cup of pecans. Bake 60-70 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Remove from pans.