Recipes
Vanilla Sprinkle Scones Recipe
Scones are a truly timeless breakfast treat. Here in Oklahoma, we have been experiencing cooler fall temps, and I have never been more thankful to have some freshly baked scones on hand! I got the idea for these scones while flipping through a Baked From Scratch magazine. I made some tweaks and, of course, added…
Read MoreCarrot Cake Cookies
The older I get, the more appreciative I am for sweet treat recipes that have some nutritional value. This Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe is a perfect example of baking something that can be used as a relatively healthy snack, shhh… don’t tell the kids 😉 Carrots are great as a primary ingredient. These vegetables have…
Read MoreApple Flaxseed Muffins Recipe
When my kids were growing up, I baked ALOT! We definitely had our share of sugary treats, probably a little too much. As a mom, I was always looking for new and healthy breakfast ideas. I originally found a similar recipe on the back of a Hodgson Mill Ground Flax box and have since altered…
Read MoreBrowned Butter Recipe
As bakers, we have many different options of what ingredients we can use in our recipes. I occasionally like to use this Browned Butter Recipe as an alternative to traditional butter in my fall & winter baking. Now that the weather is starting to cool, I’ve started posting & baking many of these recipes. I…
Read MoreOatmeal Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe
Cookies are my love language. Not only are they great for snacks, I almost always have a way to turn them into breakfast! My very favorite cookie has always been Oatmeal Raisin. There is just something about the rich taste of butter with the brown sugar and oats that satisfy my soul! I was laying…
Read MoreRise & Shine Gluten-Free Muffins Recipe
We are back, Blue Birds! I apologize for the hiatus in recipes, we have been busy bees over here and are finally getting back in the groove of writing and publishing. We have added a new member to our recipe development staff; together, Kathie and I will continue to bring you all the tasty treats!…
Read MorePumpkin Spice Tiramisu Recipe
Another of my favorite fall pairings is pumpkin spice and vanilla bean. We took Tiramisu (one of my all-time favorite desserts), an old Italian classic, and put our own spin on it. This is perfect for your Thanksgiving gathering. 2020 has been a most unusual year for all of us. Baking for loved ones/friends helps…
Read MoreNatural Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Recipe
Creme’ Brulee is a dessert comprised of a rich, silky vanilla bean custard and topped with a strikingly crunchy layer of caramelized sugar. I learned how to make this decadent dessert from a pastry chef but was always too intimidated to try it myself. I finally mustered the courage to give it a try on…
Read MoreApple Cream Cheese Tart Recipe
Autumn is in full swing, as I ponder what desserts to share during this season, I immediately think of crisp apples, cinnamon, and vanilla beans. Apple Cream Cheese Tart is a delicious combination of a buttery crisp shortbread crust infused with vanilla bean, a creamy cheesecake-like filling, and slices of cinnamon-sugared apples. Excellent warm from…
Read MoreBlueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls
Who else needs a quick fix on the way out of the door or after a workout? These Energy Balls are packed with goodness, and easy to grab! I adapted this recipe from Ashley Fehr over at The Recipe Rebel, adding my own twist and of course our Blue Bird Poppy Seeds™! These are easily customizable,…
Read More