Nothing says “Quarantine Baking” like making a loaf of zucchini bread. Check out the Brenda’s Tips section for what to do with excess zucchini liquid and exact measuring.
Chocolate Pudding Frosting
Brenda’s favorite cake frosting: this Chocolate Pudding Frosting. It’s a fan favorite too.
Best Buttercream Frosting
Buttercream frosting is perfect for decorating cakes—all you have to do is add a few drops of some food coloring of the color you want.
Best Sour Cream Cake for High Elevations
This recipe makes a great basic white cake with a tender crumb, particularly perfect because it can be put together in mere minutes. This recipe was written for an elevation of ~6k above sea level.
Best Sour Cream Cake
This recipe makes a great basic white cake with a tender crumb, particularly perfect because it can be put together in mere minutes.
If you live more than 3k above sea-level, review this high-elevation adjustment chart to adjust the recipe for altitude impacts.
HOW TO: Julienne Carrots
Julia Davidson, of America’s Test Kitchen and Cooks Country, recently shared this technique for Julienne Carrots. Brenda was amazed at its ease and wants to share it with you.
Tortillas: Tex-Mex style
Brenda’s favorite, simple flour tortilla recipe. Inspired by Homesick Texan.
Cajun Style: One Pot Pasta & Chicken
Two best things about this recipe: (1) it’s a kid favorite, (2) it's easy to cleanup
Corn Chowder
Add double bacon to this easy corn chowder recipe for maximum flavor.
Brown Sugar Bacon
Make crispy, melt in your mouth, sugary bacon for breakfast, or anytime you’re craving a tasty treat.
Best Oven Bacon
How to cook crispy, savory bacon every time. Extra perk? It’s easy to cleanup.
Slow & Steady Style Lasagna
Slow & Steady Style Lasanga uses homemade pasta noodles (use Brenda’s Manicotti Crepe Noodles if you don’t own a pasta maker), Brenda’s Spaghetti Meat Sauce, Brenda’s Creamy Garlic Sauce, and lots of love resulting in a savory, flavorful lasagna.
Quick Lasagna
Brenda has two lasagna recipes: Quick Lasagna and Slow & Steady Style Lasagna. This Quick Lasagna recipe can be easily made with boxed noodles. It can also be made the day before you’re planning to eat it.
Brigham Young Donuts (Cake Donuts)
These delicious cake donuts are a favorite tradition for Brenda and her family. During The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint’s semi-annual General Conference Sessions, Brenda makes these to feast on during the broadcasts.
Manicotti Crepe Noodles
Don't have a pasta maker? These Manicotti Crepe Noodles are Brenda's workaround. Get flat, savory noodles that work as a substitute for any noodle recipe.
Popovers
Popovers are one of those obscure breakfast delicacies that tend to be overlooked . . . Similar to German Pancakes but cooked in ramekins, making them individual portions. Translation: perfectly crisp and tender.
Creamy Chicken Soup
This Cream Chicken Soup is Vivian’s (Brenda’s 1-year-old daughter) favorite. If it’s good enough for Vivian, it’s good enough for us all!
Meat Less Stew (Beef Stew)
Brenda doesn't know exactly where the name came from. This recipe does, in fact, contain beef. Perhaps written it makes a little more sense, as you realize the "meat" and the "less" are two words. Just don't feed it to your vegetarian friends. . . they won't be impressed.