Delicious Dark Chocolate Molasses cookies that are special enough to be a Holiday cookie, but easy enough to enjoy anytime. I make these ginger cookies with molasses every year for Christmas. I don’t know why I only make them once a year because I’ll make chocolate chip cookies about a bajillion times. This year I wanted …
Tender Lemon Cupcakes filled with a delicious creamy blackberry filling and topped with cream cheese frosting. The whole thing is decorated with a candy heart. They make an impressive display for any occasion. You know how people say they are dog people or cat people, and you rarely have bipartisan pet people? Well, I think …
Cookies are always perfect for entertaining, and everyone will love this Halloween Cookie! It’s a fun activity to involve the children in too. I have always loved Halloween (insert disclaimer here). I’m a big chicken when it comes to haunted houses or scary movies. I don’t want my heart leaping out of my chest or …
Prize Mahogany Chocolate Cake is a luscious tender chocolate cake that is easy to make and easy to eat. It definitely deserves its place among family favorites. Digging through the beautiful recipe box that my Mother-In-Law (MIL) gifted me with, I came across a card titled just “Prize Mahogany”.
Deliciously flavorful smooth Bavarian Cream with real vanilla specks. Topped with an easy Blackberry Coulis and real whipped cream for a real show stopper! I made a mistake in the kitchen. One of the most amazing mistakes ever! I wanted to make a bavarian cream filling for a post that had been rambling around in …
Making Minion Cupcakes is the perfect project to make with children of any age. They’ll just love watching their cupcakes come to life. John and I are very lucky to have the neighbors that we do. You may recall the Rainbow cupcakes or the Birthday cupcakes that we made for Amelia.
A rich and creamy Mango Sorbet recipe that is refreshing, delicious and healthy. It makes a perfect popsicle too! I am mango crazy. I told my husband that I wanted to move so I could have a mango tree. Of course he thinks I’m nuts, even though he does benefit from my mango obsession. This …
Chocolate Charlotte Royal is a show-stopper dessert that is a soft cake and chocolate buttercream roll, filled with a smooth bavarian filling. For the June daring bakers challenge, Rebecca from BakeNQuilt.com, challenged us to make Charlotte Royale and Charlotte Russe from scratch. Savory or sweet Charlottes were definitely tasty showstoppers. I am really enjoying this group. So …
Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup Cake is a beautifully simple and delicious cake that is perfect for any celebration. There are no fancy techniques, this cake bakes with a surprise center. When my in-laws moved to an independent living facility, I was the benefactor of my mother-in-law’s recipe box. This box is a piece of art. It was …
Triple Chocolate Lamingtons is a delicacy that is as tasty as it is elegant. Using chocolate three different ways satisfies even the toughest chocoholic. It is that time of month when I participate in a baking challenge on a website called The Daring Kitchen, that issues monthly challenges to it’s members. Members are from all over …
Nutella Filled Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with creamy Nutella. They’re delicious and easy to make. Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies transform the classic Thumbprint cookie to gourmet status.
Beautiful and Rustic Strawberry Slab Pie has a sweet crunchy, buttery crust that’s filled with a delicious thick strawberry filling. One ingredient that says “Hello I’m Spring and I am here to stay”, is strawberries! John and I have already gone through about 14 pounds of them, and not one has gone to waste. What …
Salted Caramel Butterscotch Budino is an Italian pudding that is so creamy and delicious. This dessert consists of three layers. A creamy pudding topped with a deep caramel which is all sprinkled with a flaky sea salt. John and I have a favorite place to go for dinner. The chef was classically trained and worked …
You only need one apple for this Dutch Apple Cake. It is a quick and easy dessert to put together, and the perfect dessert for a chilly fall day. John and I took advantage of the day and went on a walk. The weather was cool and a bit windy. By the time we got …
Lemon Olive Oil Cake is a simple cake recipe that’s bursting with fresh lemon flavor and a delightful crunchy glaze. Olive oil assures that this easy olive oil cake is moist and tender. Tried by hundreds, this Sur La Table cake recipe is a favorite of anyone who bakes it. One whiff of lemon and …
This Esterhazy Torte a.k.a the Hungarian dream takes some time to put together, but I’ll guarantee you will not regret it after your first bite. It’s definitely what sweet dreams are made of. As a part of my new years’ resolutions, I wanted to learn more about cooking. I know how to cook, but I …
Peanut Butter Cup Trees make an adorable place setter on your table as well as a great after dinner treat. The whole family will have fun making their own. I always have fun over the Holidays. We get to visit friends, and I bake, which as you may know, I love! This year I decided …
Snowflake Chocolate Bundtlettes are just a little more special than a cupcake and small enough that each person can enjoy one all to themselves. We recently got together with several of our good friends for a great evening. Everyone brings something to eat so when I received the invitation, I immediately started to think about what …
This Scrumptious Candy Bar Popcorn Snack makes a delicious snack that is impossible not to eat. It looks fancy but is so simple to make. It’s perfect for any occasion. Hey honey, where did all of the leftover Halloween candy go? Ahhh into this Scrumptious Candy Bar Popcorn Snack! We generally take whatever we have …
When I plan a meal, I like to have a balance of “opposites”. For instance, if I have a savory dish, I will also serve something with a little sweetness or a rich dish with something a little bland. Some things just go together. A rich braised meat goes well with polenta, spicy shrimp with …
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake has a Praline topping that just melts in your mouth. It’s a beautiful cake for the holiday, or just because. I previously shared my Chocolate Pudding Trifle with you. I took that dessert to my sisters for an early Thanksgiving celebration. It went over well, but so did this Pumpkin Pecan cheesecake …