Peaches are one of those fruits that just scream
summer. The smell alone is something rather intoxicating, reminiscent of
picnics, playgrounds and ocean side daytrips. This recipe captures the magic of
the peach and combines it with nutmeg and cinnamon, creating a spicy peach
pie-like filling. The buttery crust is more on the crumbly side, which makes it
a delightful substitute for coffee cake and, let’s face it, a really good
excuse to eat dessert for breakfast (although not having an excuse has never
actually stopped me from eating dessert for breakfast.) These bars are also
perfect for potlucks or picnics, so feel free to spread the summery goodness
with your friends and family.
Bombshell Baking
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Margarita Cupcake Bites
Oh, summertime. Once the weather begins to heat up
and the sun retreats from hibernation, I am all about soaking up every ounce of
the season, from picnics to beach days. The bright (and slightly boozy) flavor
of these margarita cupcakes is sure to be a hit at any summer BBQ or potluck,
and the mini size is just enough for a treat which is satisfying but not too heavy.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Cinnamon Roll Cake
This is the first recipe I’ve tried off of the massive
time-sucking (yet delightful) Pinterest (for serious, why is it so amazing?)
Anyway, I found this cake to be an absolute delight. The edges are crispy, the
inside is soft, and it works equally well as a dessert or breakfast. I chose to leave off the glaze as I felt the
cake had enough sugar in it without adding the sweet topping. I was happy with
the results, although I will include the glaze for anyone who wants all the
elements of a traditional cinnamon roll. I also decided to bake it in my
heart-shaped pan for no other reason than I like my heart-shaped pan, although
it did make the cake thicker and thus alter the cooking time. I would in the
future use the pan size listed (and thus will include the original cooking
time), but a smashing success overall. Enjoy!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
My New Addiction
Everyone by now should know how much I love butter and sugar
(and if you don’t you clearly have not been reading this blog), so you might be
surprised to learn that my new addiction is…gasp!... healthy. Although I try to
maintain a good balance between healthy food and decedent deliciousness, I have
sometimes justified tipping the balance to the later by sighting that Paula
Deen is still alive and well. Paula may be alive, but unfortunately, not so
well. With my favorite Southern lady’s announcement of her Type II Diabetes I
decided to take a good look at my diet and see where I could incorporate more
nutrient-dense foods. This won’t be the end of Bombshell Baking and all the
delicious fatty sugary wonders that brought me to the kitchen in the first place,
but I thought I’d share one of my new favorite things: fruit and veggie
smoothies.
These smoothies are kind of amazing. It helps me get more
fruits and veggies into my diet, and I can tell how much better my body feels
after I drink one. At first they tasted a little weird, but now I find them
delicious. I’ve gotten to a point where if I don’t have one, I miss it. It’s
like getting your body used to exercise then taking a day off. I definitely
have noticed a difference since I started making these, and it makes me think
that maybe eating healthy isn’t so bad. So, thanks Paula.
Basic Green Smoothie
What you need…
- ½ frozen banana
- Handful of baby spinach
- 2-3 ripe strawberries
- ½ cup orange juice
What to do…
- Slice frozen banana and strawberries to pieces manageable for your blender
- Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth
I have also been playing around with adding in other fruits
and veggies into the smoothies to get a variety of nutrients (drink the
rainbow, if you will), including: blueberries, blackberries, mango, kiwi and
kale. I recommend playing around with this recipe to find what you (and your
body) like best.
Rainbow version: strawberries, banana, orange juice, spinach, kale, blueberries and blackberries |
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Thanksgiving Dessert Spread
(I know this is a bit late but better late than never).
For the first time this year, I was in charge of part of my
family’s Thanksgiving feast- dessert, of course. My mom is a big fan of traditional
pumpkin pie, so I figured I would try out Paula Deen’s take on this classic
dessert. Unlike Paula’s version, I made
a homemade pie crust, since I think homemade crust tastes better. In addition,
I had mini pumpkin spice cupcakes with lemon cream cheese frosting and molasses spice cookies. The dessert spread went over rather well, and I’m pretty sure
I’m now in charge of the task for life.
Classic Pumpkin
Pie (modified from Paula Deen)
What you need…
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
- 1 piece pie dough (homemade or store bought. I used this recipe, which I’ve used before)
- Whipped cream, for topping
What to do…
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place pie crust in bottom of a pie plate and bake in oven for
about 10-15 minutes, or until crust begins to color.
For the filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream
cheese with a hand mixer. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined. Add the
sugar and salt, and beat until combined. Add the eggs mixed with the yolks,
half-and-half, and melted butter, and beat until combined. Finally, add the
vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, if using, and beat until incorporated.
Pour the filling into the warm prepared pie crust and bake
for 50 minutes, or until the center is set. Place the pie on a wire rack and
cool to room temperature. Cut into slices and top each piece with a generous
amount of whipped cream.
Pie! |
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Pop-Up Shop Pictures and New Event Announcement
I'm pleased to say that {Sweet Fancies} Pop-Up Shop in the Park was a success! We had an amazing time and thank the family and friends who came out to support us and hang out with us at our first pop-up shop! Once the weather warms back up, we are definitely planning on doing more. If you missed {Sweet Fancies}, fear not! Gypsy Dust Vintage and I will be selling our goods at Glenview Elementary's Holiday Bazaar in Oakland. The event will take place at the school on Friday, December 9th from 3:00-7:00pm. I have not finalized my menu but we will definitely have some brownie bites, cookies and mini cupcakes. Hope to see you there!
Also, be sure to like Bombshell Baking on Facebook and follow @BombshellBaking on Twitter!
Also, be sure to like Bombshell Baking on Facebook and follow @BombshellBaking on Twitter!
Delicious baked goods in a beautiful park? Yes, please! |
With Katie-Lyn of Gypsy Dust Vintage
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Molasses Spice Cookies, Sea Salt Brownie Bites and Mini Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting |
Flowers, flour, butter and sugar |
Our two shop set up |
Gotta be cute |
Monday, November 21, 2011
Cooking for my Bestie
A few weeks ago I visited my best friend, Ruchi in St. Louis , where she
attends med school. We checked out the gorgeous fall foliage, ate frozen
custard, went on a brewery tour at Anheuser-Busch, attended a lovely
Thanksgiving potluck and even attended a boot camp class. The trip was
especially fun since I lived in St. Louis for a few years when I was in junior
high but haven’t been back in years, so everything felt both familiar and new
at the same time.
18 years of friendship |
While I was there, I had a few opportunities to play in
Ruch’s kitchen. For the Thanksgiving feast I made my brownies (by request)
sprinkled with sea salt. The second dish was a bit more of an adventure…
The life of a medical student is pretty much filled with
studying, class, and more studying, so I decided to save Ruch some time by
making her food for the week. The requirements? Healthy, vegetarian and
preferably with veggies. Also, whatever she happened to have with her kitchen.
I ended up making something that was healthy, filling and colorful that looked
and smelled as delicious as it tasted. I enjoyed it when I came home I
recreated it in my own kitchen. And best of all? It’s easy. Recipe and photos after the jump.
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