Mashed and mingled with a touch of baking soda, the ripe bananas create an irresistibly tender and moist base. The addition of rich, melted butter, a splash of vanilla, and chocolate chips provide just the right amount of decadence without being overly sweet. 

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Imagine serving these warm, incredibly soft rolls alongside a steaming bowl of soup for a weeknight dinner or splitting them to load chicken salad as a light lunch – the options are endless! Or, enjoy for the holidays—Halloween with chili, Thanksgiving with turkey, and Christmas with ham. They are the best “any time of year” rolls to serve!

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The secret to these scrumptious apple cider muffins lies in the process of reducing apple cider into a flavorful syrup, which gives the muffins a deep, moist, and distinctly fall twist. This liquid is then folded into a standard muffin batter warmly spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg for that classic cozy flavor. 

For a delightful extra crunch, you can easily stir a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter just before baking. Once baked, the muffins are brushed with butter and rolled in a simple cinnamon-sugar topping with lemon zest that cuts through the richness. 

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If you’re looking for a quick and easy banana bread, this recipe is it! I love making 3 small loaves from the batter, though you can also bake it in one standard large pan with a longer baking time. Feel free to personalize your banana bread by stirring in a cup of chocolate chips or toasted nuts for extra texture and flavor. For a special finish, you can even drizzle the cooled bread with a simple vanilla icing or frosting. 

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The trick to any good scone recipe is the use of cold, cubed butter which helps to deliver that signature flaky texture. I also love to use buttermilk in these savory cheese scones – it adds tangy flavor, creates a tender dough, and promotes the perfect rise. A brief chill before baking ensures the scones hold their shape, resulting in that desired contrast between the crisp, cheesy exterior and the soft, savory layers within.

Need a scone refresh to add some excitement back to your breakfast or brunch? I have you covered with these scrumptious Blueberry Scones, Whole Grain Pumpkin Scone with Frosting, or Orange Almond Scone Loaf Bread. 

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Lemon curd muffins are a sweet, citrusy baked treat that features a tart lemon curd filling. The muffins are moist and every bite is delicious. Some people make them with the curd inside, and some brush it on top. For this recipe, you do both! Curd muffins are a fun brunch or holiday pastry to serve, tasty with scrambled eggs!

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What is better than hot Irish soda biscuits just out of the oven, served with an Irish stew, or Corned Beef and our Irish Colcannon potatoes. Oh, my. Yes, we are an Irish family (my husband’s parents are from Dublin), and we make these Irish Cheddar Spring Onion Biscuits several times a year. They spell out – comfort. There is just something about the cheese dough, layered and folded several times, to get the right texture (but not too dense).

This might be your first time to make homemade biscuits (or scones). The extra folding in these Cheddar Biscuits is well worth the extra minutes to make them, for the most incredibly tender and flaky portion of the meal. And, the combo of Irish cheese (we use Dubliner) and butter, opened up with your fingers (and possibly adding more butter?) are the most delicious served on top of stew (or on the side). My mouth is watering with these golden brown treats.

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You know how much I love banana bread! Our popular Sour Cream Banana Bread is shared by so many all over the web, and I keep a few loaves in my freezer at all times. We also took this recipe to a new level by adding large chocolate chunks. So now it’s hard to distinguish between which banana bread is best. HA. This recipe has been on our blog since 2014!

Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

It’s not really a chocolate banana bread (base with chocolate), but a rich, almost-creamy (when using the sweet ripe bananas) base with the chocoalte chunks. I usually buy the chunks at Trader Joe’s (they are dark chocolate), but you can get your favorite brand.

Also, did you know you never have to toss old bananas? Just peel and freeze them. My daughter never wastes a banana – I just look in the freezer and I see little containers already mashed and ready to use! I never run out of bananas.

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I love a good muffin recipe! And this one is just that – easy, moist muffins made with apples and honey and oats. They are also gluten-free – a bonus to keep stocked in the freezer.

These muffins are so moist and airy, especially for a gluten-free batter! If you’re a muffin love, you may have already tried my Buttermilk Raisin Bran Muffins (recipe makes a LOT), or this Sour Cream Caramel Banana Muffins Recipe!

Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

They are lightly sweetened with honey and coconut sugar, have a slightly zesty flavor from the lemon and shredded apple, and make your kitchen smell like cinnamon–what more could you ask for?

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Perfect for Christmas morning, this easy cinnamon banana bread is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy it fresh from the oven, freeze it for later, or wrap it up in a festive paper and string for a heartfelt homemade gift. Its cozy aroma and lively taste make it a must-have for the season. 

Christmas Banana Bread

Our best ever Sour Cream Banana Bread is so popular, I get messages all the time saying how moist and wonderful it is. So why not make it “Christmasy” and add cranberries, orange, and walnuts – and gift it for a homemade holiday gift or hostess gift?

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