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 to me. It was a snowy day, just at the tail end of the Christmas holidays so I thought these Gingerbread Scones would be...
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 courage to cook with yeast! I don’t know why I’m so afraid of it but I have promised myself to tackle a sweet and savory yeast...
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 vanilla (or cream cheese) icing. Enjoy!! I have also made this as a layer cake for bigger celebrations. I find the flat...
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 Mom passed away, I wish that I had spent more time in the kitchen with her and appreciated her skills for just knowing...
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 peanut butter cookies with a chocolate kiss in the center. Well I took it one step further and I use a mini...
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 cookbook. Mom’s recipe for Devil’s Food Cake is divine. The chocolate is so rich and the cake is so moist. This is my sister’s...
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 toast! My Mom used to let me eat a spoonful of peanut butter when I had the hiccups. You guessed it … I faked the hiccups … A...
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 peeps … and our first gentleman Chicken …Dennis Prodan! In our family there are 8 grandchildren. The first 4 came very...
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 this delicious soda bread for my family. This quick bread is very similar to a biscuit or scone, crusty on the...
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 creatures. I have my favorite recipes to use frozen bananas with and today I wanted to try a cookie recipe. I typically...
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