Appetizers/Starters, Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Savory Snacks

Savory Potato, Cabbage + Bacon Strudel

Inspired by my recent trip to Innsbruck and Strudel-Cafe-Kroll, I decided to make a “cheater” (with puff pastry) savory strudel, Potato, Cabbage + Bacon Strudel. Very easy filling (which also tastes great with a fried egg as breakfast hash), and a simple faux braided top. Makes a great lunch or brunch dish, and can be served hot or at room temperature. Delicious and looks pretty too.

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Breads, Breakfast/Brunch

Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Toasting Bread

It’s been a while since I posted one of my breads, but I was talking with my sister about the versatility of sourdough h the other day, so here is a good example: Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Toasting Bread. Really flavorful, light and airy and a perfect autumn breakfast treat. Delicious!

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Cookies, Desserts, Sweet Snacks

Bourbon Vanilla Peach Cobbler Bars

It’s been a banner year for peaches in Massachusetts. That isn’t always the case — was it last year that the entire crop was lost due to a hard frost right as the blooms were coming out? While I went to the orchard for apple picking, in the store they had all these beautiful yellow peaches, so I decided to buy some and have a few things planned. First off these Bourbon Vanilla Peach Cobbler Bars. Simply delicious. I think the bourbon and vanilla pair nicely to give it a little bit extra too.

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Breads, Breakfast/Brunch, Sweet Snacks

Apple Cider Donut Muffins

I went apple picking yesterday and of course that means it is the season for Apple Cider Donuts, so I was inspired to make a slightly healthier version of said doughnut in muffin form (so baked not fried). They do have that special cider donut taste though, so overall a big success. Warning though, if you make this recipe, if feeds a crowd — it’s enough batter for 18 standard sized muffins, so come hungry or be able to pass them out to friends and neighbors.

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