Caramel Cake

Made the caramel cake from the cake doctor when I had to bring a birthday cake to work and had to use what was on hand.  It was so delicious--every bite was gone!  Will definitely make it again.

Crumb Cake

Forgot to take a picture, but I made a fabulous crumb cake from a Cook's Illustrated recipe I found online from browneyedbaker.  It turned out perfectly--exactly the kind of old-fashioned coffee cake piled high with brown sugar topping.

Mozzarella, Tomato and Strawberry Salad

This was so delicious!  I had strawberries from the farmer's market and wanted to do something different with them and this was the perfect solution.  I added balsamic vinegar because it goes so well with strawberries.

Spinach and Bacon Quiche

Finally made a dish from this month's menu.  It was delicious, but I used a pre-made crust which was not very good, and used a larger size tart pan which made the quiche too flat.  Flavors were great though.  Next time I will try the mushroom one, although I know Ben will pick out the mushrooms.  He would probably eat a bacon and cheese quiche.

Snickerdoodles

Ben and I made the most amazing snickerdoodles that are still fresh after 3 days.  From Cook's Illustrated baking book.

failing!

OK, I've made nothing so far!!  I can't believe how hard it is to find time.  The kids have too many activities.  I really should make the quiche even though it is too late, b/c I have the stuff and I'm sure it's delicious.

Brown sugar brownies

Ben was inspired to cook last night so I let him choose a recipe.  He chose walnut brown sugar squares (sans walnuts) from the Magnolia Cookbook.  I have to say they were a complete disappointment compared to the ones I grew up with.  I have to try to find my mom's old recipe.  Ben liked them though and they were very easy.  The strangest thing was that they smelled exactly like graham crackers and there was no graham flour involved.

I want to make the spinach bacon quiche for this week, but Ben has a track meet so I will probably make it this weekend.