Pineapple Upside-Down Monkey Bread

August 23, 2020 Amanda Plott

Pineapple upside-down cake is one of my favorites, and in keeping with the Hawaiian and pineapple theme of the week, I thought a fun Hawaiian themed take on monkey bread would be perfect! This week treat is relatively easy to make and tastes just like the cake. One of the best parts, is that with it being monkey bread, you automatically have an excuse to eat it for breakfast or brunch!

I love monkey bread because it’s the perfect family-friendly sharable dish. And even if it may be a little messy, it’s great for little fingers and mouths to grab and eat!…

Hawaiian Banana Bread

August 20, 2020 Amanda Plott

Long story short, there was a trip being planned to Hawaii that I would currently be on. But, then this virus took over the world. So. The trip to Hawaii didn’t happen this summer! That being said, a few recipes were planned and made well ahead of time so that I would be ahead on things before going on vacation.

I ended up trading my Hawaiian excursion for visiting my mother. And to be honest? Visiting her safely is way better than any tropical paradise. So, after six months of being cooped up in the house, I decided it was time to get out for a little bit. But. You still get this amazing Hawaiian Banana Bread…

Pineapple Juice Cake

August 17, 2020 Amanda Plott

Guys, there isn’t enough good I can say about this Pineapple Juice Cake. It’s truly and honestly, one of my most favorite cakes. Even next to pineapple upside down cake. And yes, there is a reason I haven’t yet posted a recipe for a pineapple upside down cake here. - And the reason is that it’s one of my all time favorites and I want to be sure it’s healthier version is every bit as delicious as the original.

This cake, takes the cake! It’s sort of similar in texture to a tres leches cake in that the cake has time to soak up all the pineapple juice goodness to leave you with one deliciously moist and gooey cake. I would eat this cake for breakfast, snack, dessert… anything and everything! It’s just that damn good…

Bacon & Egg Toaster Strudel

August 10, 2020 Amanda Plott

It wasn’t too long ago that I made my take on a traditional toaster strudel. You know, the sweet version with fruit filling and icing on top. This time around, I thought I would take the savory route! Bacon, egg, and cheese is the name of the game today.

These Bacon & Egg Toaster Strudel are crazy easy to make and leaves you with 6 whole servings. It helps too that they’re perfectly delicious and can be made ahead of time. Or, you know, jus enjoy them right away - warm and fresh out of the oven…

Strawberry Banana Bread

August 7, 2020 Amanda Plott

Strawberries and banana go together like a perfect pair in anything from smoothies, juices, desserts, and other sweet treats. But never banana bread. Why not? Today that changes! This Strawberry Banana Bread is one of my newer favorites. Especially right now during summer strawberry season.

Banana bread is fast becoming a staple in my house. And being as I had plenty of bananas that needed to be used up, I thought… why not make another loaf? This time around I added in a LOT of fresh strawberries to an already fairly thick batter. The end result was a perfectly delicious Strawberry Banana Bread!…

Instant Pot Cold Start Vanilla Greek Yogurt

July 28, 2020 Amanda Plott

I never in a million years would have guessed that I would ever make yogurt. I don’t know why, but I just never really considered that I even could make it. Mostly because I honestly didn’t know the process of how to make yogurt. And… then I got a pressure cooker.

As it turns out, making yogurt is really easy to do. And what’s better? You can make it just the way you want, in any flavor you want, and as tangy as you want. Plus, making it yourself saves you calories AND money! So, as scary as the concept may seem, it’s definitely worth trying out!…