Kitchen in the Shire
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Welcome to Kitchen in the Shire — where heritage recipes and comfort bakes come back to life.
This channel is your trusted kitchen companion for nostalgic desserts, savory pies, and forgotten classics that still work today. No box mixes, no shortcuts — just real ingredients and step-by-step guidance that feels like cooking alongside a friend.
From cookies that crackle and melt to long-lost regional pies, every video carries a story you can collect, bake from, and share. Think of it as a digital cookbook — with chapters for cookies, brunch, breads, and more.
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✉️ Want to share your bake or pitch a recipe? Write me at hello@kitchenintheshire.com.
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From Kitchen in the Shire. This is the overnight egg casserole saves Christmas Day for spending time with family, instead of in the kitchen! Ten minutes of work the night before… then about 30 seconds on Christmas morning to slide it into the oven and walk away to open presents while it bakes into a…
From Kitchen in the Shire. Crisp at the edges, soft in the middle… with just enough spice to keep it interesting. This cookie recipe has the bases covered! When over baked, they double as a gingersnap. Perfect for cookie crumb crusts or ice cream mix-ins. These are the kind of cookies that live next to…
From Kitchen in the Shire. Make it the one Christmas dessert that gets you off the naughty list. These Gingersnap Holiday Peanut Butter Bars are rich, crunchy, chocolatey, and come together in about 20 minutes. They are no-bake, freezer friendly, and can be made gluten free with the right cookies… basically a Santa bribe disguised…
From Kitchen in the Shire. Finding a gift for a cook or baker can feel… impossible. In this video I am walking through my favorite tools and gadgets at every price point… from little stocking stuffers under 10 dollars all the way to big, once-in-a-while splurges. These are things I actually use in my own…
From Kitchen in the Shire. This started out as a simple bundt cake…Then came the orange zest… the almond meal… a bourbon maple glaze… candied maple pecans… and finally, a cheesecake tunnel spiced with ginger and maple. I didn’t plan for this to be an epic baking quest. But now… here we are. And today,…
From Kitchen in the Shire. These are classic Parker House Rolls… the soft, buttery Boston hotel dinner rolls that disappear before anyone even sits down at the table. If you have been looking for a reliable Parker House Rolls recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday dinner, this version gives you light, pull-apart dinner rolls…
From Kitchen in the Shire. I’m making Southern spoon bread… a classic Virginia spoonbread recipe that’s like cornbread meets soufflé. It bakes up soft, steamy, and custardy in the center with a golden top you can scoop straight from the pan. If you’ve ever loved corn pudding, cornbread casserole, or old-fashioned cornmeal bakes, this easy…
From Kitchen in the Shire. Renee has mocked this homemade salsa recipe for over a decade… but today she’s making it. This is an easy salsa recipe using a food processor. Smooth, fresh, and made with tomatoes, garlic, peppers, and lime. It just might settle a very long-running kitchen debate. This salsa recipe comes with…