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.
📖 FREE Printable recipe cards come with every video.
✉️ Want to share your bake or pitch a recipe? Write me at hello@kitchenintheshire.com.
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From Kitchen in the Shire. The A&P Spanish Bar Cake disappeared decades ago — and for years, the internet has tried (and failed) to bring it back. Today, we are finally resurrecting the legend. This copycat recipe captures everything you remember about the Jane Parker original: the dense, raisin-studded crumb, the mysterious spice blend, and…
From Kitchen in the Shire. Learn how to make Peanut Butter Boppers at home with this easy 1980’s nostalgia recipe. This DIY version of the legendary creamy peanut butter snack is the ultimate tribute to a forgotten retro treat. Before TikTok trends and Crumbl cookies… there was a snack called Peanut Butter Boppers. Crunchy on…
From Kitchen in the Shire. This whole wheat rustic bread was originally baked at sea… on a wood cookstove aboard the Schooner Mary Day, a Maine windjammer sailing out of Camden. It’s a fast, easy-to-make loaf with a soft crumb, a nutty, hearty flavor, and a sturdy crust that holds up beautifully for sandwiches. Known…
From Kitchen in the Shire. Discover the authentic Natchitoches meat pie recipe — Louisiana’s official state meat pie since 2003. This classic Louisiana meat pie combines seasoned ground beef and pork in a golden‑fried hand pie that’s been a Southern food tradition since the 1800s. In this step‑by‑step tutorial, you’ll learn how to make traditional…
From Kitchen in the Shire. This crunchy, old-school homemade granola is my love letter to late-1970s “health food”… except this one actually tastes like it belongs in your kitchen, and not in the bird feeder. Big buttery clusters, honey and molasses depth, and one secret ingredient that makes the crunch hit different. Printable Recipe Card…
From Kitchen in the Shire. Brown butter gives everything a richer, deeper flavor — but it’s easy to go too far. In this quick how-to, I’ll show you exactly how to tell when it’s ready… and how to stop it from burning. Want to see a full recipe that uses brown butter? As an Amazon…
From Kitchen in the Shire. This is not your average Christmas shortbread. It’s baked in a butter-greased pan for a golden, crackled top. Semolina adds a delicate crunch. Confectioners’ sugar keeps it melting in your mouth. And the icing? It’s there to give balance to the cookie. This one’s over-engineered — for maximum texture and…
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…