Tasty Baked Recipes

I love to bake! Usually it's something sweet and crazy with carbs - which is not conducive to managing your figure or overall health. (I admit I'm a bit of a dessert addict.) So to cure my craving for baking, I've collected a few tasty baked recipes that don't all include the words "cookie" or "cake" in the title.

If you love to bake and want to try some yummy new recipes, that are also perfect for the warm spring weather, I think you'll enjoy these! If not, head over to our main site to dig through our recipe gold mine for more baked goodness!

Baked Lemon Chicken

Baked Pretzels

Baked Pork Chops

Baked Donut Muffins

Baked Stuffed Eggplant

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Memorial Day Desserts

Memorial Day and its three-day weekend mark a special time to remember service men and women and our passed loved ones. It also marks the beginning of Summer (here in the Northern Hemisphere) and warmer weather. That means you may be getting some yummy invitations to backyard grilling parties, picnics or potlucks outdoors.

I've collected some delicious desserts that are fun, festive and easy to prepare in case you are attending a barbecue, planning a picnic or just staying home and relaxing with family and friends.

Patriotic Cake Balls

Flag Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Pineapple Cake

Blueberry Oat Muffins

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend by spending time with friends, family and good food. With one of our desserts to hand, sharing and eating will be a treat. Enjoy.

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Half Baked Getting Ready For Summer!

Baked Potato Soup

As Summer quickly approaches it's time to prepare for long hot days, beautiful cooling evenings and a plethora of dishes, cuisines, snacks and treats! Let's start Summer off with a few brilliantly "baked" recipes perfect for entertaining or any occasion.

Baked Vanilla Custard

As a warmer meal option for evenings filled with thunder, our baked potato soup recipe can't be beat.  Need a sweeter treat to follow it up with? Easy - try our baked vanilla custard and prepare for taste bud invasion!

Baked Pretzels

Whether you need poolside snacks or a late night treat, the baked pretzels recipe never fails to hit that perfect craving for something a little bit salty or a tiny bit sweet.  Your pretzel - your way!

Baked Donut Muffins

Morning meal got you stumped? Don't settle for bland oatmeal or eggs again. Try our baked donut muffin recipe and let the delicious odor fill your kitchen! It's easy make and slightly more healthy than the real Krispie Kremes.

Baked Stuffed Eggplant

Eggplant anyone? This baked stuffed eggplant recipe is a crowd pleaser - especially your veggie loving guests! Use our recipe to fill your eggplant with all sorts of gooey goodness to get your evening started.

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Baked Goodies & Their Friends!

Baked Donut Muffin

Today seemed like a good day to take a break, and enjoy all things baked!  Leading the parade of baked goodies is our very own Baked Donut Muffins...They are delicious!

Baked Pretzels

After muffins must come...pretzels, a carb-packed salty snack that will tingle your taste buds!

Basic Biscuits

Not to be undone by less popular baked goodies, our basic biscuit recipe is reliable, repeatable, and yummy!

Apple Jelly Recipe

I also thought it would be nice to include some accessories for our baked goodies, lest they feel too plain or just plain bare!  Our apple jelly recipe is a nice way to say "thank you" or hand out as a parting gift at your next get-together.

Date Jam

And for a little spice, try our date jam recipes.  Dates are a succulent way to celebrate more exotic fruits, so why not turn them into jam to enjoy all year?  Enjoy our baked blog post!

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More Christmas AM Ideas!

Let the countdown begin!  (No, I do not have all my shopping, wrapping, or baking done.) There are eight days until Christmas by my calendar, which means...you still have time to perfect your Christmas menu.  Are you in the keep-it-simple-sweetie (KISS) camp?  Or do you favor a more sophisticated approach to your holiday recipes?

Either way, here are a few recipes to get your holiday bake on...again!  If it isn't already very much on that is.  We've got plenty of tasty holiday recipes over at our site, in case your blow through our short list at the blog.  Please post a picture of your results if you do use one of our recipes, because we love to see what you've been shakin' and bakin'!

Blackberry Muffins

Breakfast Cookies

Egg (English) Muffins

Christmas Morning Breakfast...

With Christmas morning 11 days away, it's not too early to think about Christmas breakfast!  The shopping and wrapping and paper cuts and menu planning that go into building Christmas for your family should not be attempted on an empty stomach, and neither should Christmas morning!

Do you already have specific family favorites that you make for Christmas breakfast?  Or are you more of a brunch kind of person?  Do you like to get fancy with mimosas and streusel or keep it simple with black coffee and chunky gooey cinnamon rolls?

Whichever Christmas morning tradition you and your family enjoy, make it extra special with a simple and tasty Christmas morning recipe.  Try something new this year, or add a side dish to your signature breakfast fair.  Here are some recipes and ideas just to get you started...

All-In-One Quiche

Baked Donut Muffin

Blackberry Breakfast Bars

New recipes added

Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and share with you some of the latest recipes that have been added to the Alicia's. There's also a giveaway this month for a microwave quesadilla maker, so be sure to enter (see end of post)!

New recipes:

Banana and Peanut Butter Pancakes
Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
Blueberry-Bran Pancakes
Sweet Potato Pecan Waffles
Bartlett Harlequin Jam
Caramel Apple Pear Cobbler
Grilled Pears with Currants
Oatmeal Muffins
Spiced Pear Bread
Blackberry Muffins (pictured)
Crock Pot Sausage And Sweet Potatoes
Crock Pot Sausage Chowder
Crockpot Chili With Beans
Crockpot Taco Soup
Applesauce Pancakes
Impossibly Easy Italian Chicken Pie
Red Lobster Biscuits
Duck Cassoulet
Blackberry Breakfast Bars
Blackberry Crepes
Jeanie's Tomato Salsa
Chocolate Sauce

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Great for kids and dorms! Make quesadillas the easy and tidy way -- in the microwave! Our microwave quesadilla maker lets you pile on the fillings without worrying about flipping and making a mess on the stove.

Rules: Must be a legal U.S. resident, 18 years or older. You may enter once per day. Entries will be accepted through midnight, CST on August 15, 2010. Winner will be drawn at random and notified via email.  They will have 7 days to respond or an alternate winner will be drawn.

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Cranberry Muffins And Creamy Orange Spread

Today's recipe is...

Cranberry Muffins And Creamy Orange Spread

2 cups all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup margarne, melted
1 egg beaten
3/4 cup chopped cranberries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 tablespoon orange juice

In a large bowl, combine flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt and mix well. In medium bowl, combine milk, margarine, and egg. Pour into four mixture, mixing just until moistened. In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cranberries. Fold into batter. Spoon into greased 2-1/2 inch muffin cups, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Creamy Orange Spread
In a small bowl combine cream cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and orange juice until well blended. Cover and chill. Serve with muffins.

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Almond Pear Bread

Today's recipe is...

Almond Pear Bread

2 c. sugar
3/4 c. corn oil
3 eggs
3 c. flour, all purpose
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. fresh grated peeled pears (apples may be substituted when pears are not in season)
1 c. chopped almonds
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

Cream sugar, oil; beat in eggs. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Add grated pears and beat on medium speed until well mixed. Mix in flavorings and almonds until well blended. Bake in 2 greased, floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until done to the touch. Make 2 loaves.

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Bisquick Zucchini Bread

Today's recipe for makes a great muffin too! Perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Bisquick Zucchini Bread

2 C. Bisquick Mix
1 1/2 C. Shredded Zucchini (1 medium)
3/4 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Vegetable Oil
3 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 C. Chopped Nuts(or raisins)

Heat oven to 350 and Grease the bottom of 9x5x3 Loaf Pan. Beat all ingredients in medium bowl with electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat at medium speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of pan and remove and place on wire rack top side up. Cool completely for about 2 hours before slicing. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and stor at room temperature for 4 days or refrigerate and store for 10 days (if it lasts that long). Great for making ahead and freezing.


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Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

Today's recipe is a wonderful addition to your quick bread and muffin recipe collection.

Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

3 Cups Flour
1-1/2 C. Milk
2-1/4 C Sugar
3 Eggs
1-1/2 Teaspoons Baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon Almond extract
1-1/2 Teaspoons Salt
1-1/2 Tablespoons Poppy seeds
1-1/2 Cups Vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350 F grease or paper line two 12 cup muffin tins - combine flour-sugar-baking powder-salt in bowl; mean while whisk oil-milk-eggs-extract in another bowl till smooth Add the dry ingredients mixing till moist - Very gently stir in all the poppy seeds.

Fill muffin tins, and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold - Made these last summer and they were very moist and very flavorful.


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