Baking Bites - An award winning food and baking blog featuring recipes, tips and more

Lemon meringue pie is a classic dessert that I can enjoy all year round. The bright, zesty lemon flavors will perk me up on a chilly winter day and always seem refreshing during the hot summer months. Trader Joe’s Lemon Meringue Tarte is a new addition to …

Share this article

Breads - Quick Breads Recipes

Hoecakes with Maple Butter

June 13, 2019

Hoecakes may look like regular pancakes at first glance, but they are a bit different than that standard breakfast fare. Hoecakes are coarse cakes made of cornmeal, similar to cornbread. It is said that the name dates back to the pre-Civil War era, where a version of the recipe made with just …

Share this article

Cookies Cookies - Bar Cookies and Brownies Recipes

Vanilla Bean Cornmeal Shortbread

June 10, 2019June 9, 2019

Vanilla Bean Cornmeal Shortbread
Shortbread is one of my favorite cookies to keep around the kitchen for snacking. It’s easy to make shortbread and the cookies tend to have a much longer shelf life than your average drop cookie, so one batch can last for days – even if you’re just treating yourself and not baking them …

Share this article

Cookies Recipes

Cherry and Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

June 6, 2019June 5, 2019

Oatmeal cookies are always comfort food in my book. They are one of the first cookies that I baked on a regular basis and they remain a favorite to this day. These Cherry and Pecan Oatmeal Cookies were inspired by cherry pie, packed with toasted pecans and dried sweet-tart cherries. Cherry pie …

Share this article

Drinks Non Alcoholic

The Best Homemade Cherry Limeade

June 3, 2019June 2, 2019

I’ve always had a soft spot for Cherry Limeade. It’s a delicious combination of sweet and tart, and I’m a sucker for that vibrant pink color every time! The problem with many cherry limeades is that they aren’t made with fresh juices, so you get an artificial cherry flavor instead of an …

Share this article

Cakes Recipes

Aperol and Olive Oil Pound Cake

May 30, 2019

Aperol and Olive Oil Pound Cake
Aperol is a bitter Italian aperitif that is meant to stimulate the appetite. It is primarily used to make a variety of light and refreshing cocktails, since it actually has a very mellow sweetness to it, along with its signature bitter orange flavor. I enjoy making Aperol spritzes – mixing the aperitif (2 …

Share this article

Puddings, Custards and Mousses Recipes

Blueberries and Cream Bread Pudding

May 27, 2019

Blueberries are delicious when they are in season, jammy with a deep sweetness that you don’t always find in other berries. I really enjoy baking with blueberries, from muffins to pies, and this Blueberries and Cream Bread Pudding is just another delicious blueberry dessert option that you can add to your repertoire!

…

Share this article

Holidays

6 Must-Make Sweet & Savory Memorial Day Dishes

May 25, 2019May 24, 2019

Memorial Day is often considered to be the start of the summer grilling season. It comes right near the end of the school year and it is the time when the whether really starts to warm up all over the country. A backyard barbecue is a must to kick off the season …

Share this article

Trader Joe’s Lemon Meringue Tarte, reviewed

Hoecakes with Maple Butter

Vanilla Bean Cornmeal Shortbread

Cherry and Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

The Best Homemade Cherry Limeade

Aperol and Olive Oil Pound Cake

Blueberries and Cream Bread Pudding

6 Must-Make Sweet & Savory Memorial Day Dishes

About Nicole & Baking Bites

Keep In Touch

Trader Joe’s Lemon Meringue Tarte, reviewed

Hoecakes with Maple Butter

Vanilla Bean Cornmeal Shortbread

Cherry and Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Most popular posts

What is Spelt Flour and How to Use It

Huge Yorkshire Puddings

Vanilla Coconut Muffins

Tiny Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies