Reader's Choice: Our Most-Loved Family Recipes - Barbara Bakes™

The Best Homemade Baked Beans Recipe Ever!

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:11:35 +0000

This homemade baked beans recipe brings the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors that will make you forget all about the canned variety. Everyone in my house loves it and I’m sure it will be a hit in your home as well! Growing up, my mom and grandma loved cooking. As a result,...

Delicious and Easy Italian White Bean Soup

Melissa Griffiths — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:23:11 +0000

If you’re craving a dish that’s comforting and bursting with flavor, Italian white bean soup is exactly what you need. It’s made with simple ingredients you already have in your pantry like creamy cannellini beans, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables. This soup is a true taste of Italy in every spoonful! I love how this...

Easy Round Steak Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Melissa Griffiths — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

If you’re searching for round steak recipes that are simple and full of flavor, try these ideas. Start with tender round steak cooked in a savory gravy, then use it to create three unique and satisfying meals. It’s a time-saving way to make dinner exciting during busy weeknights. One thing I am mastering is to...

The Best Creme Brulee Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:44:00 +0000

I was surprised just how easy this impressive dessert is to make. I think the hardest part was just sprinkling the sugar evenly over the top so it would caramelize evenly. If you haven’t given it a try yet, you should. [...]

The Famous Neiman Marcus Cookies

Melissa Griffiths — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:27:00 +0000

The classic Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe makes chewy and tender cookies flecked with chocolate chips, chocolate shavings and chopped nuts.

Easy Homemade French Bread Recipe – Only 4 Ingredients

Melissa Griffiths — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:00:49 +0000

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread wafting through the house to make a busy weeknight feel a little more cozy. Whether you’re trying to elevate a simple spaghetti dinner or looking for a comforting side with your bowl of soup, this Homemade French Bread Recipe is the perfect solution. As a...

Easy Smash Cake Recipe for 1st Birthday

Melissa Griffiths — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:29:28 +0000

A little four inch chocolate birthday cake perfect for a first birthday celebration. For my grandson's first birthday my daughter wanted him to have his own little smash cake. I wanted him to have a homemade cake from grandma, so we bought a 4" round cake pan at Gygi.

Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

Melissa Griffiths — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 11:30:14 +0000

A sweet, slightly crumbly cookie filled with tart, silky smooth lemon curd, dressed up with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. If you're a lemon bar lover, you'll love this cookie cup version. It's easy to make, and easier to serve than lemon bars.

Easy German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 20 May 2019 03:46:00 +0000

A recipe for German Chocolate Cake from a mix that is moist and delicious and when combined with a coconut almond frosting it is almost irresistible.

Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer French Fries

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 13 May 2019 10:00:40 +0000

Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer French Fries provide the perfect crunch without the guilt! Parmesan and garlic seasoning give these fries five-star flavor. This recipe is so easy and delicious you’ll want to make it often. Do you have an air fryer? I recently reviewed a Ninja Foodi, which is a combination pressure cooker and air...