alie
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Hi, I’m Alie a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!
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Moist Cottage Cheese Muffins (with Cinnamon and Blueberries)
These cottage cheese muffins are soft, moist, and lightly spiced with cinnamon, with bursts of juicy blueberries throughout. Made with cottage cheese for added moisture and protein, they’re a balanced, feel good muffin that works for breakfast, snacks or on the go.
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Easy Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls (The Best Party Snack)
This puff pastry sausage roll recipe comes straight from my family’s kitchen. Golden, flaky and packed with savoury flavour, these homemade sausage rolls are always a hit. They are an easy appetizer that freezes and reheats beautifully and are perfect for entertaining or keeping on hand for last minute guests.
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Best Soft Gingerbread Waffles (Easy Holiday Breakfast)
If you love gingerbread, these soft waffles bring all those familiar holiday spices to a cozy breakfast. They are quick to make, cook beautifully and hold whipped cream and maple syrup in the best way.
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Holiday Thumbprint Cookie Recipe
These buttery Holiday Thumbprint Cookies are soft, tender and filled with colourful jams that sparkle on your cookie tray. They’re easy to make with no chill time and perfect for adding to your Christmas cookie tins or giving as a thoughtful holiday gift.
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Whipped Shortbread Cookies (Two Ways)
Crisp, buttery, and melt in your mouth delicious, these Whipped Shortbread Cookies can be made two ways. Pipe them for an elegant finish or roll them and add sprinkles for a simple, cheerful version. These classic cookies deliver perfect texture and flavour every time.
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Easy Gingerbread Muffins (Soft, Spiced & Festive)
These soft Gingerbread Muffins bring all the flavours of classic gingerbread to your morning. They’re lightly sweet, perfectly spiced and make the perfect treat to enjoy with a hot cup of tea during the holiday season.
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I’ve categorized each recipe on the blog from easy to advance to help you see where you fit for your skill level or your sense of adventure. If you’re new to baking you may want to start with easy and work your way to more advanced recipes. And don’t forget I’m always just a click away so don’t be afraid to reach out to me, ask questions and of course please rate and comment on the recipes. We can all learn from good feedback.
