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Oh Henry Cookies

by a Kitchen Chicken | May 1, 2020 | Chocolate, Cookies, No Bake

Today’s bake comes from a home cook who is very special to me. Brielle is a beautiful young woman, the daughter of one my dearest friends. Our two...

Cretons

by Guest Rooster Dennis Prodan | Apr 17, 2020 | Guest Chicken, Savory

Have you ever read one of those lists online … it’s miraculous you survived growing up in the ‘70s (or ‘50s or ‘60s)? The list marvels at what we...

Banana Sour Cream Cake with Vanilla Icing

by the Boston Chicken | Apr 8, 2020 | Banana, Cakes, Guest Chicken

A perfect recipe for those times when you have a bunch of ripe bananas and you want a treat!! This is a lovely, moist cake that needs just a skim of...

Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

by a Kitchen Chicken | Mar 27, 2020 | Chocolate, Cupcakes

Hello bakers! Today I’m going to share two recipes. The first is from my favorite home baker … my Mom … and the second is from our favorite...

Irish Soda Bread

by the Boston Chicken | Mar 16, 2020 | Bread/Quick Bread, Guest Chicken, Scones

My grandfather was Irish and I am reminded of him each St. Patrick's Day. So in honor of him and all my Irish friends around the world, I am making...

State Fair Cream Puffs

by a Kitchen Chicken | Mar 6, 2020 | Creme Puffs

This bake is dedicated to one of my most special peeps, Sylvia. She is one of my “army of women” and she’s fantastic! We met when our kids started...

Mom’s Potato Doughnuts

by a Kitchen Chicken | Apr 24, 2020 | Doughnuts

My Mom passed away far too young, at the age of 69, after a very brief cancer journey. In the almost 11 years since her passing, I’ve learned to be...

Gingerbread Scones

by a Kitchen Chicken | Apr 17, 2020 | Scones, Spices/Cinnamon/Ginger

I love gingerbread. Any kind of gingerbread, really. Crisp, chewy, soft. I use a lot of ginger in my cooking—this flavor is so warm and comforting...

Chocolate Truffle Cookies

by a Kitchen Chicken | Apr 3, 2020 | Chocolate, Cookies

Hello Chickens! Today’s recipe reminds me of my Mom. You’ll notice I write a lot about my Mom, she was a real influence in all areas to me. Since my...

Peanut Butter Bars

by a Kitchen Chicken | Mar 20, 2020 | Brownies & Bars, Chocolate, Peanuts/Peanut Butter

I love peanut butter … a good PB & banana sandwich is my go-to comfort food. My colleagues think I eat like an 8-year-old with my PB&B...

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

by a Kitchen Chicken | Mar 13, 2020 | Cookies, Fruit

Have I told you how much I love frozen bananas? They are the best for baking! I make muffins, cakes and even pancakes with the slimy, tasty black...

Brown Sugar Crinkles

by a Kitchen Chicken | Feb 28, 2020 | Cookies

My youngest son, B, was a real baker as a little guy. He would have Christmas cookie exchanges with his teachers and friends’ moms. It was adorable!...

Refridgerator Bran Muffins

by the Boston Chicken | Apr 20, 2020 | Guest Chicken, Muffins

My mother used to make these muffins years ago. I had forgotten about them but discovered my recipe and they are once again a hit in our family. I...

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

by a Kitchen Chicken | Apr 10, 2020 | Bread/Quick Bread

I have fond memories of my Grandma’s cinnamon buns … all gooey and loaded with cinnamon … we ate them fresh from the oven. I am working up my...

Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

by the Boston Chicken | Apr 1, 2020 | Chocolate, Cookies, Guest Chicken, Peanuts/Peanut Butter

I have always been a fan of peanut butter and peanut butter cookies. My good friend hosted a neighborhood Christmas cookie exchange and I discovered...

Baked Beans

by Guest Rooster Dennis Prodan | Mar 18, 2020 | Guest Chicken, Savory

Hello Chickens! Today we’re going off-script … I’ve got a savory dish for you, a true family favorite. And, our guest Chicken is one of my favorite...