Flaky pastry dough, cinnamon, dates and toasted pecans make a rich dessert that tastes a lot like pecan pie. If you’ve never rolled out dough before, Donia’s Cinnamon Date Bars are a good place to start. Dates are the fruit from date palm trees which may have originated in the land now known as Iraq […]
Glazed Banana Pecan Bundt Cake
A tall bundt pan and very ripe bananas are the secret to this Glazed Banana Pecan Bundt Cake. Add a simple glaze for a special dessert everyone will love. E A S Y Â B A K I N G From scones and cookies to muffins and upside down cake, This summer I’ve been showcasing […]
Nectarine Upside Down Cake
Nectarine Upside Down Cake is as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. This is that time of year when the stone fruits literally call to me. I can’t resist the heavenly smell of ripe nectarines, peaches, apricots and plums. Orange, rosy red and deep purple fruits fill my grocery basket. Dazed by […]
Fruity Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins
Make Fruity Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins for back to school, back to work or last minute weekend brunches. Oats and a kiss of brown sugar make these a healthy choice, anytime of day. Easy enough for beginner bakers; no mixer or fancy equipment required. Highly adaptable for  gluten and dairy free diets  any fruit in […]