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Old-Fashioned Doughnut Muffins

Old-Fashioned Doughnut Muffins

I like doughnuts. I also like muffins. In both cases, I'm more of a simple pleasures kind of person. There are some pretty darn fancy doughnuts out there. I've seen  
Johnny Cakes

Johnny Cakes

You would think something as simple as Johnny Cakes wouldn't elicit that much controversy. It is essentially just cornmeal mixed with a little bit of salt, sugar, and milk and  
French Omelette

French Omelette

If you go out for breakfast, it's not unusual to find omelettes on the menu. They're often loaded with veggies, cheese, ham and pretty much anything else that will fit  
Italian Christmas Cookies

Italian Christmas Cookies

Italian Christmas Cookies — also known as biscotti di Natale — are one of the most beloved holiday treats in Italy. And for a good reason! They're absolutely delicious and  
Millionaire Pie

Millionaire Pie

Millionaire Pie. The name alone conjures deliciously rich and decadent desserts. Indeed, it's the rich sweetness of this pie that the name comes from. What's nice, though, is that so  
Grasshopper Pie

Grasshopper Pie

Spoiler alert: There are no real grasshoppers in the Grasshopper Pie. That said, this is the perfect retro pie, whether you want to reminisce about bygone times, throw a 1950s  
Easiest Key Lime Pie

Easiest Key Lime Pie

With just six main ingredients, the traditional no-bake recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Chilled to perfection, this pie is the ideal balance between tart and sweet.  
Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie

Oh, Chocolate Cream Pie! Pies are a classic dessert, and you can make a pie to please just about anyone. Whether it's a decadent pecan pie, a rich apple pie,  
Fresh Sweet Corn Gazpacho

Fresh Sweet Corn Gazpacho

Served at room temperature or chilled, this cold soup is a refreshing summer dish. Fresh, uncooked veggies are blended together to perfection and served with a drizzle of olive oil  
German Apple Pancake

German Apple Pancake

It's not every day you get to have apple pie for breakfast. I'm not so sure I'd recommend that anyway. I do love a homemade apple pie, especially when it's