Happy St. Patrick's Day! This is a chocolate version of my mother’s sugar cookies. The nutmeg adds an unexpected depth to the flavor. They stay slightly soft when cooled and are not overly sweet, so they work well with the powdered sugar (confectioners sugar) icing. Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Nutmeg Chocolate Sugar ...[ get the full recipe ]
At our last Super Bowl party, I made a couple of cast iron skillet chocolate chip cookies. They were a big hit, and everyone asked for the recipe. I promised to share it, so here it is, even if a little (ok, maybe a lot :) ) delayed. Thanks for your patience everyone!!! For ...[ get the full recipe ]
Ask someone what reminds them of Valentine's Day and they may say roses, a romantic dinner, or more likely than not chocolate! For those of us that definitely include chocolate on our list, here is a very easy way to say Happy Valentine's Day with a simple homemade treat---Valentine's Chocolate Wafer Bark. When you ...[ get the full recipe ]
These Easy Faux Macarons are great, colorful spring cookies for Easter. These cookies are fun for kids and adults!
Enjoy this updated recipe for yummy chocolate chip cookies that are crispy on the outside but soft and gooey on the inside.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie---This pumpkin cheesecake pie is extra easy and results in an impressive and luscious dessert. For a gluten-free version, omit the graham cracker crust and bake the pumpkin cheesecake filling in custard cups. Enjoy!
These cupcakes were inspired by my grandmother and mother. My grandmother loved sweets but was not a big fan of chocolate. (Hard to believe not loving chocolate and being related to me, right?) To satisfy her sweet tooth, she almost always had what she called "Plain Cake" in her kitchen. It is easy to ...[ get the full recipe ]
My mom just had a big birthday, so we celebrated with a cupcake tasting party! For my contributions to the party, I decided to use recipes that include one of my mom's favorite foods---buttermilk. Yes, you read that right---buttermilk. You won't believe this, but my mom loves to drink buttermilk straight! Unusual, right? I finally ...[ get the full recipe ]
For those of you thinking about making the cream puff recipe I recently posted, here are step-by-step instructions and photos you can follow. Try out the recipe and let me know what you think. Cream puffs, profiteroles, éclairs, and gougères all start with a dough called choux pastry or pâte à choux. Sounds fancy, right? Until ...[ get the full recipe ]
These pops are like a daiquiri on a stick, which makes them the perfect frozen treat for a hot summer day! Makes 8 pops for adults! Special Equipment Pop molds---If you don't have pop molds, you can use small paper cups and wooden sticks, but you will need to let the mixture freeze until it ...[ get the full recipe ]
