Category Archives: baking

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

Wheat Crackers, Chicken Pie, and “Unfried” Tomatoes

Posted on October 31, 2017 by debspots

Remind me to tell you all about my break from blogging and social media. For now, I want to welcome you back to DebsPots blog with a little story and tell you about some of the cooking I’ve been doing … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baking, ceramics, chicken, dessert, dinner, lunch, main, main course, one pot meals, poultry, side dish, snacks, treats, Uncategorized, vegetable, whole grain | Tagged crackers, local, organic, pot pie, tomatoes | 5 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

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

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

Magic Meringues

Posted on June 4, 2016 by debspots

I’ve never been a huge fan of meringue. A friend used to make a towering lemon meringue pie for dinner parties and everyone clamored for it. I was secretly a little phobic and queasy at the mere thought. Uncooked … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, dessert, gluten free, sweets, treat, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged aquafaba, chickpeas, cookies, dairy free, gluten free, magic, make ahead, meringues, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Maple Mindfulness Mini Muffins

Posted on March 24, 2016 by debspots

I really wanted to make my own maple syrup last year. I thought about it, but that’s about as far as it got. As much as I am a die-hard do-it-yourselfer, last spring I was a little, um…shall we say … Continue reading →

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Impossible Mushroom and Cheese Pie

Posted on March 3, 2016 by debspots

I always thought there was some connection between Betty Crocker and pottery. After all, “crocks” were really the first handmade pottery we owned when I was a child in the 60’s. Come to think of it, I don’t know if … Continue reading →