Sunday Comforts - The collection

It's 2022!   We are so proud that our first cookbook is making its way to hundreds of households.  Sunday Comforts is a collection of some of my very favorite recipes.   Starting with Sunday Mornings, Brunch, Appetizers, Sunday Supper Meals, and Sweet Yellow Cornbread & Fixins'.  

This Blog will pull some of our favorite recipes from the cookbook that will be easy for you to make on your own!

We will kick off with a little introduction of  "Easy Like Sunday Mornings."
 
Lionel Richie’s song, “Easy Like Sunday Mornings, means to be free, and unattached from the week behind, or the week ahead, of us. Sunday Mornings are to relax, take a deep breath, and clear our minds.  In football season, it is also to get ready for some “Sunday Night Football.”
It’s time to break out those cast-iron skillets, whip up a batch of homemade biscuits and gravy, sip on some good ‘ole Folgers’ coffee, and listen to some of your favorite tunes as you hum along.
My collection of recipes for Sunday Mornings includes homemade biscuits, a variety of gravies, warm muffins, beautiful breakfast breads, and more.

I hope you enjoy these Sunday morning delights. May your day be filled with peace, happiness, and “easy.”

Let's start out with some overall Cooking/Baking Tips:


Cooking is a science, like baking, and a recipe is like a chemical formula. Once you learn the language of recipes, you gain expertise and knowledge.

If you are a baker and not necessarily a cook, it is important to keep in mind that cooking and baking are two different methods. While baking uses more precise formulas, cooking is a little more flexible.
Don’t be intimidated by either cooking or baking. 

Practice makes perfect.  Invest in a good stand mixer, such as Kitchen Aid 5-quart Artesian, and your baking experience will improve tremendously.  

Don’t skimp on spices, use organic cinnamons that are rich in flavor, pure vanilla extracts, rich maple syrups, and pink Himalayan salt is a great baking salt. 

Butters make a huge difference, Kerry Gold Irish Butter is excellent for breads, and Vermont Creamery Sea Salt & Unsalted Butters are perfect for cakes & cookies.
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Gather What You Need
There's nothing worse than burning the garlic because you were running around your kitchen finding the next ingredient. Before you begin cooking, lay out all the ingredients—measured if possible—as well as the pots, pans, bowls, and cooking tools that are necessary. If the first step of the recipe is to preheat the oven, then do so before you begin cooking. Take your time and double-check so your cooking experience is as seamless as possible.

Test for Doneness
All recipes have a cooking time range along with a description of what the food should look like, or what the texture of the food should be when finished. Cooking/Baking times will vary depending on makes/models, age of appliance, etc.  You should always test for doneness at the beginning of the time range (so at 10 minutes for a 10- to 15-minute range). While baking recipes, watch closely the first time, adjust accordingly for your specifics.  Good cooks always sample their food prior to serving to guests.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Recipes are guidelines, and to help give ideas of what to serve, cook or bake.  Experience with a variety of spices, seasonings, and make it your own.