When you've found yourself baking a bunch, it can sometimes lead to even more baking … not that my family is complaining! Find out how a recent afternoon project became the perfect route to an amazing dessert.

I often turn to muffins and specialty breads when it comes time to flex my baking muscles for breakfast. One of my goals for 2015 is to expand that repertoire to include more variety. In that spirit, I am tackling scones and finding out how very sweet scones can be.

Many think of the hottest part of summer as ideal salad days, but I also think the beginning of the end of winter is also great for salad. And I'm not talking about any old salad; I'm contemplating spicy-sweet flavors with as many textures as your heart desires. It's time to start thinking spring!

Sometimes, we spend a lot of time looking at our differences or finding the gaps between us. Well, when it comes to the kitchen, I've found there's a lot more commonality to celebrate than differences. Let's continue an adventure that takes a look at just a few kitchen gems that unite us by spending some time with noodles.

Peanut butter is a great companion to jelly in a sandwich or a wonderful dessert ingredient, but it isn't always considered part of the savory dish team. Change that up with a spicy, crunchy chicken dish that adds an element of spicy-sweet peanut butter sauce to the mix.

What do you do when your kids are off of school for an afternoon? Recently, I spent one baking cinnamon-raisin bread and reading a chapter book with mine. If you've not done that, consider the built-in reward awaiting you when you finish the book: a chance to discuss it over slices of warm bread slathered with butter!

Sometimes, we spend a lot of time looking at our differences or finding the gaps between us. Well, when it comes to the kitchen, I've found there's a lot more commonality to celebrate than differences. Let's continue an adventure that takes a look at just a few kitchen gems that unite us by spending some time with stews.

If you steer clear of round steak when choosing beef for recipes, you're missing out. Get a great recipe that will yield tender, seasoned meat for your favorite fajita dinner and you'll be singing the praises of this oft-villainized cut of beef.

People are used to using slow cookers to make soups and stews, but have you considered turning to it to make spicy, tangy orange beef? If you happen to have a rice cooker, you can have a brilliantly flavored asian treat without much in the way of hands-on time at all.

Sometimes, we spend a lot of time looking at our differences or finding the gaps between us. Well, when it comes to the kitchen, I've found there's a lot more commonality to celebrate than differences. Let's start an adventure that takes a look at just a few kitchen gems that unite us!