Little Applesauce Muffins

My mom baked these often when I was younger. They are easy to prepare and require only pantry staples. These light and fluffy Applesauce Muffins are the perfect dessert when served warm on a chilly evening. Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup applesauce 1 3/4 cup flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Reserve for muffin tops after baking: 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Cream softened butter and sugar until [+]

Banana Coconut Bread

So I have to fess up. All day yesterday, I debated on whether to share this recipe with you or ditch it and find a new one. I strongly suspect the recipe itself is good, but my error in judgment created a less an aesthetically pleasing bread. Then, I remembered, this blog is not named, "I'm perfect" for a very good reason. I decided to share the recipe after all because I think the recipe [+]

Frugal and Time Saving Cornbread

By its nature, cornbread is one of the most frugal dishes you can make. The trick however, is finding a recipe that your family enjoys. While all families are different, my family thinks it is a treat when I make the following recipe. It is a lighter, cake-like cornbread. Corn Bread 1 cup corn meal 1 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup oil Mix together and pour into a greased pan. [+]