I remember having strawberry shortcake as a kid, and it was one of my favorites. It was usually very simple, with pound cake or angel food cake as the base, fresh strawberries with a little sugar, then topped with store-bought whipped topping. As with so many dishes from my childhood, […]
I love roasted red peppers. You can buy them in a jar at most grocery stores, but why would you?? They may seem challenging, but they are so easy to make! They are an amazing addition to so many dishes, including pizza, burgers, fish, meatball or beef sandwiches, and salads. […]
Sometimes the best idea for something quick and easy evolves from leftovers! I had some leftover pulled pork from a party last weekend – it freezes well, so had put it in the freezer for the last several days. Tonight, I was thinking about what to use it for – […]
Theme birthdays are so much fun! Especially when they are for a 2-year old! This Tinkerbell cake is for my grand daughter Zoe. She is a character and a half for sure – always smiling, and doing her best to make you laugh! I was inspired first by her love […]
My BFF Carolann just celebrated a birthday. I was in charge of making the cake, and wanted to come up with something that really defines some of her favorite flavors. For one thing, she loves cheesecake. For another, she loves German chocolate cake. So I was determined to combine the […]
If you want to wow your family, friends, (and yourself) – you need to try this German pancake! My good friend Carolann shared this recipe with me a few years ago – passed down from her Aunt Mimi. I like to make this when I want a quick, “fancy” breakfast […]
I love a little something sweet with my coffee in the morning, and biscotti is one of my favorite choices. They are not terribly sweet – in fact most are mildly sweet, and just right. What I like best about this one is that it is crisp, but still “melt […]
This recipe was originally named “hamburg, peas and potatoes” by my Mother. I grew up with this casserole on the dinner table every other month or so. It was not terribly flavorful, and I have to be honest when I say it was not my favorite! Having said that – […]
My favorite part of making cupcakes (besides eating them) is FROSTING THEM! My favorite recipe is my Butter Cream Cheese frosting. It has just 4 ingredients – and can be whipped up – literally – in minutes! It is essential that you let the butter and cream cheese come to […]
This chocolate cupcake recipe is from my Elegantly Sweet Shoppe menu! I have made hundreds (ok maybe thousands) of these cupcakes! It’s my favorite for several reasons – first of all, it makes the prettiest, rounded tops – not all recipes can! This one also gives you lots of room […]
Everyone has their favorite banana bread recipe – usually passed down through your family, or given to you by a friend. Mine came from the original Betty Crocker cookbook! I received my first copy at my wedding shower in 1981. I kept that book for at least 35 years before […]
I grew up in Connecticut, and I go back there once a year to visit with my family. My bother and one sister still live there – another sister from Alabama will usually join us for this “reunion”. We like to spend time together visiting, laughing, shopping, cooking and eating, […]
Hot artichoke dip is a quick and easy, SUPER YUMMY chip dip to serve for a crowd. Hey, I made it tonight just for me! It’s not for the diet-conscious I’m afraid – this is the real thing. I never have any leftovers when I bring this to a potluck! […]
Remember those little Hostess fruit pies in your lunch box?? I loved those! Growing up – I thought cherry pie with canned filling was the most amazing food on the planet! To this day, my own daughter will choose this kind of cherry pie for her birthday, instead of a […]
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