Tag: Cinnamon

A Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake in a glass with a sprinkle of Pumpkin Pie Spice on top.

Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake

The warmth of cinnamon, turmeric and pumpkin pie spice add seasonal appeal to this delicious Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake blended with ripe banana and pureed pumpkin. The Protein Challenge Are you trying to eat more protein these days? Everywhere I turn it seems I am hearing another voice calling attention […]

A Cinnamon Sour Cream Layer Cake topped with Vanilla Icing and nuts served on a green glass cake stand.

Cinnamon Layer Cake with Vanilla Paste Icing

This pretty little Cinnamon Layer Cake is perfect for a special occasion. It dresses up the recipe for a basic Sour Cream Coffee Cake, stacking small layers of cinnamon streusel laced cake with a drizzle of richly flavored Vanilla Paste Icing.

Cinnamon Coffee Crisps with Coffee Icing and coffee bean candies.

Cinnamon Coffee Crisps are Full of Fall Flavor

Cinnamon Coffee Crisps speak in the language of fall flavors. Caramel tones of brown sugar sweeten the warmth of ground cinnamon and espresso powder to make these cookies deliciously flavorful. Topped with a quick embellishment, they are well dressed for most any occasion.

Carrot Cake Bread loaves, some dotted with chocolate chips and garnished with walnut halves.

Carrot Cake Bread with a Crispy Sugar Crust

Carrot Cake Bread, spiced with cinnamon and ginger, is a delicious quick bread for a snack time treat or a casual dessert. Brush the tops of the loaves with egg white and sprinkle with sugar for a crispy crust. Scatter a few chocolate chips on top for added interest or garnish each loaf with a few walnut halves before baking. No matter the finishing details Carrot Cake Bread is an easy way to create Carrot Cake deliciousness with a minimum of fuss.

Peanut Butter Banana Granola in a square white dish with jar and bananas.

Peanut Butter Banana Granola

Making Peanut Butter Banana Granola is a perfect way to use up fully ripe, gooey-sweet bananas. This go-to granola recipe pairs them with nut butter, maple syrup, oats, chopped nuts, a few pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon – then adds an optional, but intriguing pinch of red pepper.

Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel Topping on white plate with fork.

Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffee Cake

When you need a little more sweetness in your life try this streusel topped snack cake. Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffee Cake has a crumb softened by sour cream and a streusel warmed by a healthy measure of cinnamon. It is a sweet antidote to cold conditions.

Gingerbread Cookies with Colored Sugar Sprinkles on a plate

Gingerbread Cookies

Today is Jan. 6, the Feast of the Epiphany. The twelve days of Christmas have come and gone. I’ve packed away the holiday snow scenes and frosted decorations. I’ve turned the page on my calendar and started making plans for a new year. I’ve even turned in my favorite Christmas […]

A square slice of Gingerbread Coffee Cake in front of a red Christmas Wreath.

Gingerbread Streusel Coffee Cake

Crushed ginger cookies add texture to the streusel crumbs as a robust blend of holiday spices lends festive flavor to this Gingerbread Coffee Cake. Warm from the oven it makes a nice addition to a weekend or holiday breakfast. It tastes great with a warm cup of coffee or Mulled Cider.

A wheel of Gingerbread Scones sprinkled with coarse sugar.

Gingerbread Scones

A pinch of ginger is the perfect way to dress up favorite recipes, both sweet and savory, for the holidays. Take these fragrant Gingerbread Scones for example. The addition of warm spices and a measure of molasses add something special on a cold winter morning. They also appeal to the senses at teatime or as an after dinner treat.

Four Cinnamon Toast Biscotti arranged on a white saucer beside cinnamon sticks and a coffee cup.

Cinnamon Toast Biscotti

What makes Cinnamon Toast Biscotti special is the topping added during the second bake. After cutting the loaves into thick slices and toasting one side, brush the biscotti with a bit of butter. Then sprinkle each cookie with cinnamon and sugar, like a slice of Cinnamon Toast.

Aunt Hen’s Cinnamon Toast

This is not exactly a recipe. It’s more like a memory. Or maybe a mindset, intent on those old-fashioned basics, pared down and well executed. And it’s not exactly news. It’s been written about by food bloggers everywhere, some who have great thoughts on the matter, some who get right […]