As Seen on TV: Bacon cheddar biscuit recipe for Mother's Day brunch

Biscuits are an easy easy way to impress Mom this Mother's Day.... Check out the quick video from yesterday morning's Winging It! Buffalo Style: http://bit.ly/1fQBo81

Our dearest friend, Natalie, was kind enough to share with us her grandmother's biscuit recipe from Kentucky..... We added some bacon and cheddar cheese to make the top notch brunch player! 

Recipe after the jump!
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'Tis the Season for Holiday Baking - love, crumb and pies

Yes, the crust on pies is delicious. But it's hard to argue that a pie topped with crumb isn't a wonderful thing. If you've never made it at home, worry not. As long as you don't mix the three easy ingredients just until it is crumbly. Any more, your chunks will be too big! 

What you need: 

1 cup flour

1 cup sugar 

1/4 cup butter, diced

Once your filling and bottom layer is ready to go, place a sheet of parchment paper over a baking sheet. You can put the crumb on top by scooping and heaving. You want it to look like you've added it too high. The filling (especially if it's apple) will shrink in the baking process. 

Happy Baking!

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Time to roll out the gingerbread!

Will you be making gingerbread men or a gingerbread house this year? Stay tuned! We will be featuring lots of inspiration for gingerbread men and women! :)

Looking for a gingerbread recipe? Click here for ours! 

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DIY Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

Team LP loves everything rhubarb. ESPECIALLY when rhubarb is accompanied by strawberries. This is a very easy and tasty recipe for a strawberry rhubarb cobbler. What makes cobblers so great, is that they can be a brunch item, dessert or mid-afternoon snack!

En lieu of the recipe below, we used 1/4 cup of the egg mixture from the morning's french toast, which consists of egg, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. (Substitute one egg and 1/4 cup of milk). 

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Behind the Apron TIP: Prep, prep, prep!

We came across this procedure in a cookbook circa 1951. Follow this when making cakes at home from scratch!

1. Read the recipe. Every word!

2. Turn on and set the oven.

3. Assemble ingredients. (Ingredients should be at room temperature)

4. Assemble utensils

5. Prepare the pans

6. Sift flour. Measure ingredients.

7. Always measure on the level

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DIY RECIPE: Irish Soda Bread

If you're planning a traditional corned beef and cabbage meal this holiday weekend, don't forget the soda bread! This recipe for homemade soda bread is sure to impress your guests!

Irish Soda Bread
4 cups sifted flour 1 Tbsp baking soda 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cream of tartar	1-1/2 cups dark raisins or currants 1-1/2 to 2 cups buttermilk 1 to 2 Tbsp melted butter

Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Add enough buttermilk to make a dough, mixing with a fork until the ingredients are moistened.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 1 to 2 minutes or until well mixed. Shape the dough into a large ball and place either on a well-greased baking sheet. Flatten the dough into a 7-inch circle and cut a 1/4 inch X in the center.

Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when rapped with knuckles. Remove the loaf to a wire rack and immediately brush with the melted butter.

Let stand until completely cooled before slicing. Enjoy!

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Bake Me a Christmas - Gift idea #1: Silpat

Do you know the Muffin Man? Well, the Muffin Man sleeps in Silpat sheets!

This is a definite must have for all bakers, at every skill level. The non-stick surface helps make everything come out beautifully! In fact, LP recommends this for anyone who uses a baking sheet!

Click on  the link below to order! 

Silpat 11.5 x 16.5-in. Silpat Baking Sheet Liner

Photo courtesy of vurbanas.blogspot.com

BEHIND THE APRON TIP: Reading this and don't have a Silpat yet? Parchment paper works just fine!

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DIY Dessert: Rich Chocolate Souffle!

First of all, the Silver Palate cookbooks are a definite must have! The recipes are easy to follow, and oh so delicious! At a recent dinner party, I served their "Rich Chocolate Souffle". It was the first time I've ever made a souffle and it came out beautifully! I accompanied the dessert with Martha's Caramel Anglaise. Delish!

My first souffle!

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Elf note: Order the cookbook I used on Amazon.com for only $10.85! Pin It

Spotlight on: Chocolate Blueberry cupcakes!

A perfect way to incorporate the bounty of the season! These cupcakes had fresh blueberries baked in a delicious dark chocolate cake! Yummmmm

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