Traditional black and white cookies that are jazzed up with fun colors - customize these for your next special occasion! Hi friends - Eva from Eva Bakes here to share a fun mother-daughter story that involves these amazing black and white cookies. It was a regular Sunday morning when both my daughter and I were reading on the couch. She was reading a Nancy Drew book while I flipped through the latest cookbook that I had found at the library. Every once in a while, I caught her looking at … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Hush Puppies
Jazz up hushpuppies with some chocolate chips - and bake them so they are slightly healthier! Eva from Eva Bakes back again with a baked hushpuppy that is healthier and less greasy than the traditional fried versions! My 7-year old has been eating out with us on a pretty regular basis. My husband and I go out once a week and have been taking her since she was born. We wanted to get her used to the idea of going out and teach her the patience one needs to have when dining out. … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Cookies
Christina Tosi's oatmeal cookies are wonderful for those who don't like raisins in their baked goods. These raisin-less cookies are soft and chewy like a classic oatmeal raisin cookie and are dusted with a generous layer of powdered sugar! Riddle me this - why do most oatmeal cookies have raisins in them? Don't get me wrong, I love oatmeal raisins, and they are one of my favorite cookies, but I started to wonder why we don't see many raisin-less cookies. Well, Eva from Eva Bakes here again to … [Read more...]
Roasted Carrots
Roasted Carrots make for a great side! Especially with fresh from the garden carrots... Amy from My Name is Snickerdoodle here! Who has a garden? Summer always brings some of the best produce and I wish I had a green thumb to grow more than herbs. One thing I've always wanted to grow is carrots. I hear they pretty easy and my family loves carrots. Unfortunately, I tend to kill the majority of the plants I've planted. Thank goodness for great grocers who provide wonderful produce for me … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Raisin Quick Bread
With a crunchy cinnamon sugar swirled throughout (and on top), this cinnamon raisin quick bread will be your new favorite breakfast! Best of all, it contains no butter or oil! Hi everyone - it's Eva from Eva Bakes here again with an AH-mazing quick bread for you today! I never know what to eat for breakfast. I don't like cereal and tend to eat oatmeal only in the winter months. Therefore, I bake and eat a lot of muffins. Sometimes I get muffin-ed out so I need to change things up a bit. … [Read more...]
Copycat Department Store Blueberry Muffins
These blueberry muffins were once the rage of a Boston-area department store. Have one bite and you'll understand! Hi everyone - Eva from Eva Bakes here again to share a fabulous muffin recipe with you! For those of you who follow me, you know that I am a muffin fiend. I'm obsessed. Don't believe me? Well, I've posted about 70 muffin recipes (including ~13 blueberry ones) on my blog since its inception. Seventy!! I seriously think I have a problem and need to rename my blog to Eva Bakes … [Read more...]
Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Bowl
Raise your hand if you have a busy schedule! Lately, our family schedule has been in go go go mode and I'm always on the lookout for quick and tasty recipes. This Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Bowl is pretty amazing in the flavor department and is on the table in under 30 minutes! It's a dinner that I know everyone in my family loves. Just like this Orange Chicken that is a crowd pleaser! When it comes to noodle bowls like this, I really like the versatility that I have when choosing … [Read more...]
Thick and Chewy Triple Chocolate Cookies
Super thick and chewy triple chocolate cookies are irresistible for any chocolate lover! One bite, and you'll be in love! Hi friends - it's Eva from Eva Bakes back again with a recipe that you need to make RIGHT NOW. And yes, screaming was absolutely necessary. Gosh, it's been quite a while since I've made cookies. It feels like I'm in muffin mode every week since I'm always looking to make something quick and easy for our breakfasts. Well, I am here to correct my shortfalls with these … [Read more...]
Sauted Corn and Zucchini
Sometimes I think corn is an underrated side dish. When cooked right, it can be very delicious and it's wonderful paired with other vegetables. Especially with zucchini. Try this Sauted Corn and Zucchini! Amy from My Name is Snickerdoodle here!These two summer vegetables are available all year long and are pretty versatile. I really like to grill them both, but when grilling season is closed, sauteing them in a little butter works just as great! … [Read more...]
