Baking With the Barefoot Contessa

As some of you may remember, one of my goals this summer was to cook and bake a lot...and watch lots of Barefoot Contessa.


I did.


Here are some of my experiments in baking this summer:

Blueberry Crumb Cake

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/blueberry-crumb-cake-recipe/index.html

Peanut Butter Blossoms

http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/5191/Peanut%20Butter%20Blossoms.aspx

Almond Shortbread Cookies

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pecan-shortbread-recipe/index.html

(I adapted the recipe from pecans to almonds)

I am also now the proud owner of a Sunbeam stand mixer! My baking adventures are about to go through the roof.

What are your favorite recipes, cooking or baking?