Recipes From An Self-Taught Baker

Discover the joy of cooking with my curated collection of recipes designed to inspire and delight. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to showcase seasonal ingredients and elevate your culinary skills, transforming everyday meals into exquisite experiences. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced chef, our easy-to-follow instructions and vibrant flavor combinations will encourage you to explore new tastes and techniques.

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Blueberry Lemon Pastry

Indulge in the enchanting blend of sweet and tart with Classy & Creative’s Blueberry Lemon Pastry, a treat crafted just for you. This delightful recipe invites you to savor the flaky, buttery dough embraced by a filling of fresh blueberries and zesty lemon. Perfect for sharing at breakfast, brunch, or even a cozy afternoon pause.

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Blueberry Lemon Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Blueberry cake is my favorite spring time dessert. It has very vibrant flavors, and rich sponge. The cream cheese frosting/filling is a perfect match with the sweet blueberries and sour lemons. I use this dresser for Easter, Mother’s Day, and any spring birthdays!

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Blonde Brownies

When I first saw these little treats I thought they were kind of boring looking! But after making them once they became a family favorite. This treat comes with lots of large portions great for a large family like ours! They’re a sweet tooth satisfier in my book!

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Coffee Cake

This has been one of my favorite discoveries! When I first made coffee cake I knew it would be one of my favorite breakfasts. I thought it would be one of the more complex treats but it’s so simple. I’ve done it so much I think I can whip it up in 20 minutes flat! I feel like coffee cake is one of those foods you would think of as being fancier or more of a treat, but it really is so easy and doesn’t require much time, effort, or supplies!

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Classic Bagels

This food is super simple and without any extravagant ingredients and tools. I like to whip some dough up the night before and serve them for breakfast on any given day. Although not in the recipe, everyone in my house loves to eat these with brown sugar butter when served at breakfast and everything bagel seasoning at lunch! It also goes super well with cream cheese!

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French Bread

This is a great side dish if you’re ever having a soup or pasta. It’s yummy for parties but also good for at home meals with your family.

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Vanilla Pudding Summer Treat

This treat is my favorite for a nice summer evening with friends and family. Sitting out on the porch, chatting. while spooning this delicious dessert into your mouth is what I consider a perfect evening! It’s super easy to make and takes no time! We’ll often have most of the ingredients on hand. If we’re craving something a little sweet in the evening I’ll just go whip up some Vanilla Pudding Surprises!

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Apple Muffins

I love apple season, but when apple season comes around there is plenty. This great breakfast food is amazing for an early morning, but adding nutritious apples to the mix!!! 

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Homemade Apple Sauce

When the apples start coming in there is nothing is sweeter than warm applesauce baking in the oven. This simple three ingredient recipe is a quick snack that goes great with lunches, but also works as a little fall treat! 

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Cake Iron Doughnut Holes

Fall is the perfect time for a warm pick me upper and this easy recipe will do the trick! This sugar cover treat is so sweet and really brings the autumn spirit! I baked my doughnut holes with a babycakes cake pop iron but I also explain how bake theses little holes in the oven. This recipe is super simple and only takes about an hour. Great for an after school treat but really it can be used for anything! 

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homemade Spaghetti

This super simple meal is so good! Great for dinners. This tomato sauce recipe is also healthier then store bought.

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