Hello and happy Saturday, friends!

I hope that this week was good to you and that you have an enjoyable couple of days ahead. We’ve been loving the warmer weather here, hoping for it to continue!

On Brown Eyed Baker This Week

YOUR Favorites: Bestsellers February 2024 – All of the things I shared that you all loved the most…

Background of beige plates with text overlay "February 2024 Amazon Bestsellers".

Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting – These light and fluffy coconut cupcakes are bursting with bright coconut flavor! With ground shredded coconut, coconut milk, and coconut extract, these cupcakes have it all. Topped with coconut frosting, toasted shredded coconut, and malted candy eggs, these adorable cupcakes make the perfect Easter and springtime treat!

Collection of coconut cupcakes, some topped with toasted coconut, and some with malted chocolate eggs on top.

Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Raisins & Walnuts – This baked oatmeal recipe is a deliciously filling breakfast option packed with flavor. It couldn’t be simpler to prepare, and it is easily customizable with your favorite types of fruit, nuts, and add-ins. 

Overhead photo of white oval casserole dish with baked oatmeal, topped with raisins and walnuts.

Friday Things #514 – The boys’ friendship, Isabelle reading, Dominic procedure, books, clocks, consistency, TV, and more…

Two boys hugging in a kitchen.

1. Grandma’s Banana Nut Bread

2. Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

3. My Favorite White Bread Recipe

4. Classic Beef Chili

5. Classic Burger Sauce

1. Large Silicone Dough Mat (currently 50% off)

2. Chip Clips (set of 16)

3. OxiClean White Revive Laundry Whitener

4. Built Protein Bars (this chocolate chip cookie dough chunk puff is my favorite version!)

5. Emesis Bags (these were a very big “so happy we had these” during the stomach flu last week – if you have kids, keep some in the car and some in the house!)

6. Oven Thermometer

7. Wool Dryer Balls

8. Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick (pack of 4)

This Time in Years Past…

These recipes hit the site during this same week in previous years…

2022: Cake Mix Coffee Cake

2021: Paska Easter Bread / Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Meringue Buttercream

2020: Copycat Shamrock Shake

2019: Easy Bolognese Sauce

2018: Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs / Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)

2017: Guinness, Whiskey & Irish Cream Cupcakes / Momokuku Birthday Cake

2016: Pull-Apart Garlic Rolls / No-Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Pie / Baileys White Chocolate Mousse Trifle

2015: Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies / Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats

2014: Rye Irish Soda Bread / Shamrock Shake Cupcakes

2013: Mango-Pineapple Salsa / Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

2012: Take 5 Candy Bar Pie / Irish Whiskey Soda Bread / Irish Beer and Cheese Bread

2011: Guinness-Milk Chocolate Ice Cream / Corned Beef Hash

2010: St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Cookies / Irish Soda Bread Scones

2009: Sour Cream Coffee Cake

2008: Russian Grandmothers’ Apple Pie-Cake

What I Bookmarked This Week

These coffee and Irish cream scones would make a great St. Patrick’s Day breakfast.

Can’t wait to make these Greek yogurt chocolate chip muffins; the kids will love them.

This creamy chicken pasta looks delicious!

Have you had crispy baked tacos? I want to give them a try!

Spicy voda unstuffed shells is so creative (and looks amazing).

Have a delicious weekend!