This homemade granola recipe is inspired by my Aunt Melissa. We lived on a commune in Vermont in the 1960s and 70s, where we grew and prepared all our own food. The actual granola recipe was lost when my aunt passed away decades ago, but I know this one is close because the smell as it bakes transports me back to those days. Melissa made massive batches of the healthy, slightly sweet cereal, enough to feed the dozens of people who shared the land with us, and also to sell at the local co-op, where my dad worked.
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Strawberry Hand Pies
These are the strawberry hand pies I made on the Hand Pies episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network! When the Minnesota weather turns cold, I stock my freezer with easy, bake-and-take hand pies. In this episode I make both sweet strawberry and savory curry chicken pies, and then visit a local Mexican café called Vivir to prepare empanadas.
Want a savory version? Try these Curry Chicken Hand Pies.
Read MoreApple Tarte Tatin from Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network
This is the easy apple tarte tatin recipe I made on the Brunch Bakes episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network where I hosted a brunch for my women’s small business group, The Ladybrainers.
Read MoreSpinach and Cheese Souffle
This is the spinach and cheese souffle recipe I made on the Brunch Bakes episode (season 2, episode 9) of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network where I hosted a brunch for my women’s small business group, The Ladybrainers!
Read MoreBananas Foster Crepes
These are the bananas foster crepes I made on the Family Crepes episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. In this episode I demonstrate the delicious versatility of crêpes by preparing a stack to fill with bananas Foster and roll into a savory crepe manicotti. For more inspiration, I visit none other than Diane Moua, a local pastry chef, to see how a crêpe cake is made.
Read MoreCinnamon Star Bread
This beautiful cinnamon star bread recipe is shockingly easy to create. It’s perfect for so many occasions—from holiday breakfast to a regular old Saturday brunch. The beauty of this easier-than-it-looks recipe is that you can play with the flavors to match your mood, sweet or savory! You’ll find the recipe and some variations below.
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