In this series, I'm sharing the recipes that got me through mornings in 2020. What started as a simple breakfast journey quickly turned into a collection of ultimate comfort bakes designed to bring a little warmth and therapy to your kitchen.
Sections
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Links to Blog
Original Recipes
Baking Basics & Pantry
Cereals, Grains, & Extra Add ins
Dairy & Refrigerated
Mixes
Links to Blog
Feel free to click the link and give it a read. Follow along for more recipes like this one.
This was the first "episode" of this series.
Welcome to a New Series: Breakfast with Robby
Can't have a breakfast series without pancakes.
Classic Family Pancakes: A Breakfast with Robby Original
These were my first time making scones. Feel free to click the link and give it a read. Follow along for more recipes like this one.
Easy Rhubarb Scones (No Heavy Cream Required!)
Beets in a cake? Can you believe it? You won't know unless you try.
Chocolate Surprise Cake: The Earthy Brownie Secret
There is just something about zucchini's that scream summer time.
$0.20 per Slice of Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This isn't even the zucchini bread recipe from my childhood.
Spiced Farmers Market Zucchini Bread
Banana Bread is good all year round.
Classic Homemade Banana Bread
Zucchini's are not just for breads. You can also make cookies out of them.
Spiced Frosted Zucchini Cookies
Until I make this recipe again, the in game carrot cake will be my placeholder.
Carrot Cake
I love making muffins. They are so easy and cheap to make.
Carrot Raisin Muffins
My first time every baking macarons. As a "beginner" baker, I am still impressed that they look good.
Macarons
Lemon Summer Squash Bread was really good.
Lemon Yellow Squash Bread
Apparently we had a lot of bananas in the house during this time.
Chocolate Banana Bread
We were given blackberries from a food distribution. Like A LOT!
Blackberry Cake Mix Muffins
Yup hamburgers can be for breakfast. Or whatever, this is know going into the comfort foods.
Hamburgers
The recipe I will never be able to live down. My parents still bring this up to their friends every once in a while. And I'm fine with it.
Carrots with a Side of Cake
Lot's of firsts in this series. This was the first time i made Cinnamon Rolls.
Cinnamon Rolls
You're gonna see a lot of box cake mix "recipes" in this series. Simple because that is what was available at the time of writing these posts.
Apple Pie Spice Cake
I can't believe it's not apple, zucchini crisp.
Zucchini Crisp
Whenever you see Zucchini on my blog, know that I did not pay a lot of them. I usually wait until late July to Early August. When the farmers have the logs and they are selling them for $1. I buy them, shred them, place them in a freezer bag (labelin...
“Best Ever” Zucchini Bread
Yellow squash (summer squash) coconut pie was so good.
Summer Squash Pie
Can't go wrong with a fudge pie.
Fudge Pie
We are starting into the apple recipes.
Apple Fritter Bread
Chocolate Poop cookies, but they tasted really good.
Chocolate Macarons
I had made these cookies twice before.
Brownie Mix Cookies
These cookies are great for breakfast
Summer Squash Banana Cookies
Can't beat a classic
Sugar Pie with Chocolate Crust
Box Cake with fruit and veggies
Zucchini Apple Cake
This was my mistake for what happened to the pie.
Zucchini Pie
Total drama pie. Lots of tears with this recipe.
Banana Cream Pie
The 1 recipe that you will see multiple times on this blog.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin seeds are great.
Pumpkin Seeds
The recipe that changed my life forever. I know have this recipe memorized.
Not Boxed Brownies
Just like my chocolate chip cookie recipe, this is another one that is right up there with cookie recipes.
Sugar Cookies
I really REALLY wish I liked this! But if you have to like Grape flavor to enjoy this recipe
Grape Pie
I was so proud of this apple pie.
Apple Pie with Lattice Top
For someone who says she doesn't care much for shortbread cookies. I have definitely made quite a few.
Shortbread Cookies
These are just placeholder pictures. And when I make them again I will repost the pictures.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Not as pretty as the first. But still so good
Lemon Macarons
Made this cake because I was so happy
Lemon Cake
Cake mixes are great.
Chocolate Cake
Got a bunch of mixes for my birthday basket this year.
Cookie Dough Brownies
Another box cake because the year was 2020. And I needed to bake with anything.
Rainbow Cake
These are not my pictures for the baked goods; they are just placeholders until I get around to making them again.
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Cookies are so good
Pumpkin Cookies
Cake mix
Dinadi’s Cake
Another cake mix
Diondra’s Cake
Yeah another cake mix
Dalit’s Cake
My recipe I make every Thanksgiving
Guy Pie
Have I said how much I like pumpkin yet?
Blue Ribbon Pumpkin Bread
Final recipe for this series.
German Chocolate Cake
Original Recipes
Straight from my kitchen to yours! These are the tried-and-true breakfast bakes and comfort foods I created to bring a little extra joy to the table.
There are other pancake recipes out there. But Betty Crocker has always been my favorite.
Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
This is a glorious cake.
Beetroot Chocolate Cake | Bake to the roots
The recipe I used was from her cookbook. But this is close enough
Baby Yoda Macarons
I love finding recipes like this one.
Lemon Yellow Squash Bread - Beautiful Life and Home
This is such a fun recipe.
Mock Coconut Pie (made with yellow squash)
My tried-and-true pie crust recipe.
How to Make Pie Crust
I loved the flavor of this bread
Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread
If you are given a box of brownie mix and you want something different, make these.
Brownie Mix Cookies - Cooking With Karli
Gotta love simple cookie recipes like this.
Yellow Squash Oatmeal Cookies with Cinnamon Frosting
Yummy pie
OLD FASHIONED SUGAR PIE RECIPE {BROWN SUGAR PIE}
I have a feeling this pie would have been good. If I read it right
Zucchini Pie Recipe ~ A Tasty Veggie Dessert - Hello Sensible
This pie recipe was easy to follow I just needed more time.
Banana Cream Pie
Yummy cookies
Original NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookies
So good
Roasted Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds
Good recipe
The Concord Grape Pie Recipe
This is the only apple pie recipe I make
Apple Pie Recipe
Mom's favorite pie 🥧
Lemon Meringue Pie
I love Crinkle Cookies
Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies
Baking Basics & Pantry
The unsung heroes of the kitchen. Keeping these essentials stocked means you’re always just minutes away from a warm, comforting bake.
Just standard all-purpose flour here, but remember to spoon and level it! A heavy hand with the flour is the quickest way to ruin a perfectly good cake.
Kirkland Signature Organic Unbleached All Purpose Flour, ...
This is what gives your pancakes and quick breads that gorgeous, fluffy lift. Because it is double-acting, it reacts twice (once when mixed and again in the oven heat) to ensure your bakes rise perfectly.
Great Value Double Acting Baking Powder, 8.1 oz
Never skip the salt in a sweet recipe! A tiny pinch does not make your bakes salty; instead, it wakes up all the sugar, vanilla, and chocolate, making the flavors pop.
Great Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
The secret to the flakiest pie crusts and tender crumb textures. Keeping this on hand means you're always ready to whip up a batch of nostalgic, bakery-style treats.
Great Value All Vegetable Shortening, 48 oz Can
For those days when only deep, rich chocolate comfort will do. A couple of scoops of this beautiful cocoa is the quickest way to turn a simple bake into pure chocolate therapy.
Rodelle, Gourmet Baking Cocoa Powder, 25 oz
The ultimate helper for getting that perfect spread on your favorite cookies and a beautiful golden-brown color on your bakes. It's a tiny ingredient that does massive heavy lifting!
Great Value Baking Soda, 1 lb
Because every great bake deserves a beautiful finishing touch! Whether you're whipping up a smooth, fluffy frosting or just giving your cookies a snowy, sweet dust, this is a pantry must-have
Great Value Confectioners Powdered Sugar, 32 oz
A wonderful way to lock incredible moisture and a bright, sunny sweetness into your cakes and morning bakes. Plus, keeping canned fruit in the pantry means you can bring a tropical vibe to your kitchen any time of year!
Great Value Canned Pineapple Chunks in Pineapple Juice, 20 oz
Perfect for adding a delicious, chewy texture and a sweet, toasted warmth to your recipes. They turn a simple morning bake into something that feels like an absolute treat.
Great Value Sweetened Coconut Flakes, 14 oz
The absolute foundation of our baking therapy. It does so much more than just make things sweet, it locks in moisture, helps our bakes stay incredibly soft, and creates those beautiful golden edges we all love.
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar, 10 lbs
The absolute magic of baking. Yes, working with yeast can feel a little intimidating at first, but there is nothing quite like the therapeutic feeling of watching your dough rise and filling your home with the scent of fresh, warm bread.
Red Star, Active Dry Yeast, 32 oz
My go-to whenever a recipe needs a little extra love, moisture, and that deep, rich caramel undertone. It’s what gives cookies their perfect chewiness and makes your crumble toppings taste absolutely heavenly.
Organic Brown Sugar, 7.5 lbs
Whether it's the middle of October or a random Tuesday in July, keeping a can of pumpkin in the pantry is a must. It adds the most incredible, velvety moisture to breads and cookies, plus, it gives me a perfect excuse to use my favorite warm spices a...
Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin, 15 oz
A wonderful gluten-free helper that brings a subtle, buttery richness and a lovely nutty flavor to your bakes. It's fantastic for keeping things incredibly tender and adding a little extra substance to your morning treats.
Kirkland Signature, Almond Flour, 3 lbs
An absolute workhorse in the kitchen. When you want an incredibly moist cake or quick bread that stays soft and fresh for days, swapping butter for a good, neutral vegetable oil is the ultimate baker's secret.
Kirkland Signature, Vegetable Oil, 3 qt, 2-Count
If baking therapy had a signature scent, this would be it. A generous splash of this rich vanilla blend adds that comforting, warm aroma that immediately makes your entire kitchen feel like a cozy, old-school bakery.
Molina Mexican Vanilla Blend, 8.3 FL OZ
Cereals, Grains, & Extra Add ins
The fun part! This is where we add the texture, crunch, and extra personality to make each morning dish feel a little more special.
he fresh essentials that bind everything together, from perfectly rich milks to the structural magic of room-temperature eggs.
The ultimate baking multitaskers. Do yourself a favor and let them come to room temperature before you start mixing—it makes a world of difference in how smoothly your batter comes together and how beautifully your bakes rise.
Great Value Large White Eggs, 36 Count
Perfect for adding moisture to morning pancakes or quick breads. It gives you a soft, tender crumb without making your breakfast feel too heavy or dense.
Because the year was 2020 and we all needed a little grace in the kitchen! These convenient mixes are the perfect, stress-free canvas for turning simple pantry finds into something spectacular.
Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Coconut Pecan Frosting, 15 oz ...
Produce
These recipes were all created back in 2020. Since we're working with fresh, beautiful ingredients straight from the earth, just remember to give your produce a good wash before you start baking
The magic touches that make a house smell like a home. Just a dash of these is all it takes to wrap your kitchen in the warm, comforting scent of cinnamon and spice
