Monthly Archives: April, 2011
Woohoo…My One-Year Blogiversary!
Today, The Rookie Baker is officially one-year old! Funny enough, my blog’s one year birthday coincides with my five-year wedding anniversary! When the husband and I were out to dinner last year celebrating four years of marriage, we had a long discussion about how I was getting lost in my role as a mother, wife, …
Mama’s Not-So-Famous, Not-At-All-Flying Blueberry Buttermilk Flapjacks
One of the toddler’s favorite TV shows is Little Bear, which is on Nick Jr. We have at least 10 episodes saved on our DVR, plus multiple Little Bear DVDs. One of his favorite epidosdes is when Father Bear makes his famous flying flapjacks. For some reason, Father Bear tossing those flapjacks in the …
Grilled Steaks with Balsamic Teriyaki
Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve updated the blog with actual recipes and not just meal plans! It’s been a hectic few weeks, and I actually have about four posts from the last several weeks. Hopefully I can get caught up this week! I’ve mentioned before that the husband and I are big fans of …
BWD: Big Bill’s Carrot Cupcakes
Pretty? No. Amazingly delicious? Yes! I opted to cut the recipe in half and make cupcakes as I knew a big three layer cake would go to waste in our house. I LOVED these, although next time (because there will most certainly be a next time), I will make the cake rather than the cupcakes. …
Roast Turkey Breast with Zesty Dry Rub
I made this turkey breast recipe about six years ago for a Thanksgiving dinner with our friends in the DC area, and it was a huge hit with everyone. I was really excited it turned out since I’d never roasted anything before, much less a turkey breast. I’ve had the recipe saved since then, and when my …
CEiMB: Crispy Chicken Fingers
First, I’m so glad to be back cooking with the CEiMB group! I’m hoping to go back and make some of the recipes I missed over the last few months. I hated to miss so many good ones! Second, it is always so hard to choose a recipe when it’s my turn to pick the …
