We have reached December! I have no idea how the year went by so quickly, but I’m always excited when the Christmas season begins. It’s always full of baking, eating, family time, and finding ways to stay warm. I thought a super simple 5 ingredient cookie would be a great way to start this season. These Peppermint Coconut Macaroons are perfect for the holidays, and getting into the spirit of the season.
I realized recently that I don’t bake nearly as much as I used to. There really isn’t much rhyme or reason for this, but it was a strange observation! Perhaps it’s because a household of 2 can only eat so many baked goods, and the change in social habits that last couple years means there are fewer opportunities to pawn off these treats to friends and family. When I do find myself wanting some dessert, I’ve been craving foods that play with the balance of sweet and savory, or highlight herbal flavors. These Cardamom Almond Brownies do both of those things, and make for a warming treat as we enter into the colder months.
Do you ever have those “I’d like to make those sometime” thoughts, and then 5 years later, you finally actually do it? Well, that was me with these Sweet & Savory Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes. I love a good dutch baby. It’s like a low maintenance pancake that comes with a fun and dramatic presentation. However these mini versions are not only cute, but also great for feeding larger groups, or a family who can’t all agree on one kind of topping. A customizable single serve breakfast!
There is nothing quite like a fresh farm grown apple, straight from the source. I usually enjoy these most when I go to the pumpkin patch with my nephew each year. They are always so crunchy, sweet, tart, and perfectly ripe this time of year. And if I dare admit to it, I’m on team apple in apple v. pumpkin debate. I have long enjoyed the combination of apples and oats, so these Oatmeal Apple Walnut Muffins were an obvious creation.