Category Archives: baked goods

Carne Adovada

Posted on October 2, 2018 by debspots

Do you, like me, have a love-hate relationship with social media? To the extent that it replaces real life interaction, does it present a problem for us as individuals and society? Is the way it taps directly into the primitive … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, dinner, main, pork, pottery, Uncategorized | Tagged chilies, empanadas, slow cooked, stew | 2 Comments

Irish Brown Soda Bread

Posted on March 11, 2018 by debspots

Once upon a time, I met a tall, blue-eyed, brilliant, funny, young man in the office of an institute of higher learning at which we were both employed. After an appropriate amount of flirtation, I accompanied him to his tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, bread, snack, Uncategorized, vegetarian, whole grain | Tagged breakfast, irish, quick bread, st. patrick's day, toast | 2 Comments

Chocolate Chip Caramel Pecan Cookies

Posted on January 12, 2018 by debspots

I wrote this recipe last week during the blizzard, but didn’t publish it because I was hung up on a detail. This is somewhat unusual for me because I am not generally the sort of person who gets bothered enough … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, snack, sweets, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged butterscotch, caramel, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, pecan, toffee | 3 Comments

Rhubarb Pecan Snack Bread

Posted on May 19, 2017 by debspots

Happy belated Mother’s Day! I recognize that originially, Mother’s Day was a promotion by card and candy companies interested in boosting sales, but I am hopelessly romantic when it comes to anything having to do with my children, so it … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, bread, breakfast, brunch, dessert, snack, sweets, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged quick bread, rhubarb | 12 Comments

Pecan Macaroons

Posted on April 8, 2017 by debspots

I am so excited about sharing this recipe with you! It’s a new twist on a traditional family favorite. I’m tempted to claim that I was inspired to try this variation, but the truth is, it happened simply because … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, baking, dessert, easy, gluten free, party, sweets, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged cookies, nuts, passover, pecans | 11 Comments

Marbled Chocolate Dip (Topping or Tart Filling)

Posted on February 11, 2017 by debspots

This recipe is dedicated to my number one recipe tester, ski partner, co-parent, and sweetheart, Bob McGrath. After 30 years of marriage, we probably should be getting tired of each other, but I love him more deeply every day. The … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, chocolate, dessert, easy, fruit, gluten free, ice cream, sauce, simple recipes, snack, sweets, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged dip, ganache, party, tart, topping, Valentine's Day, white chocolate | Leave a comment

Mindfulness Granola

Posted on December 3, 2016 by debspots

Granola recipes are a dime a dozen in the blogosphere. Some of my favorite food blogs have 4 or 5 different versions. So. I was reluctant to publish another homemade granola here on DebsPotsBlog. Until the other morning when I … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, baking, breakfast, ceramics, gluten free, healthy, pottery, snack, trail food, travel food, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain | Tagged cereal, children, family, grains, mindfulness, nuts, oats, seeds | 2 Comments

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cookie Tart

Posted on October 15, 2016 by debspots

“What would you do if you lost your favorite thing”? I still remember exactly where I was sitting, in health class in my sophomore year of high school, when the teacher asked that question. What I thought was: I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, breakfast, brunch, dessert, snack, sweets, thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged apple, cookie, crust, pie, tart, tart tatin, upside down | 17 Comments

Quichetatta

Posted on September 6, 2016 by debspots

We start out together, but after about 1/4 mile, I signal him to take the lead. He is a foot taller than me, and has an easy, lopey stride that will allow him to finish the five mile race in … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, baking, breakfast, brunch, eggs, entertaining, entree, family, kid friendly, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged brunch, eggs, make ahead, party, recipe, vegetarian | 10 Comments

Naan

Posted on August 12, 2016 by debspots

It’s been at least a year since Ashley asked me for the recipe for naan, the traditional Indian flatbread I make regularly. It was on my list of future posts and last week I realized that my dear young friend … Continue reading →