I’ve made my Mom’s sugar cookie recipe for decades – and love them in their original “vanilla” form. But I wanted to see how easy (or not) it may be to make a CHOCOLATE version of them. What could be better – my favorite cookie on the planet – and […]
I LOVE to bake, design, and decorate cakes. I also love to share my knowledge and skills with others. I get to share this passion on my blog site, which just hit it’s 1 year anniversary in January! In the last year, I have posted 145 recipes/tutorials on my site, […]
I made yet another version of my delicious raspberry red wine chocolate cake recipe – I just can’t get enough of this one! I turned it into individual servings that are perfect for Valentine’s Day! You can find individual pans in most baking sections of stores. I found these cute […]
Just when I thought I had tried every cupcake recipe that children would love – I found this pinata cupcake idea that is truly over the top! My grand babies loved these! I let them guess what was inside of them – and even that didn’t stop their joy when […]
There is something about a muffin that says “warm”, “cozy”, and “homemade” to me. That is what I envisioned with these delicious muffins. They are moist, from the fresh bananas and coconut, crunchy from the walnuts, and just the right amount of “chocolate” from the chocolate chips. The perfect breakfast […]
Chocolate Cake (makes 2 8-inch layers) For more layers, or to make 9 inch layers, you should double this. Ingredients: 3 oz. bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped.1/3 c Dutch processed cocoa powder1/2 c hot coffee2 large eggs1/3 c vegetable oil1/2 c red wine (raspberry dessert wine)1 c all purpose flour1 […]
Remember those little Drake’s Coffee Cakes your Mom packed in your lunch as a kid?? They were first introduced in 1930, but I remember having these, and their fellow cake companions “Ring Dings”, “Devil Dogs”, and “Yodels”, throughout my childhood. Although my Mom baked desserts several times a week, she […]
Many loaf-type breads are topped with a glaze, which is added to sweeten the bread. It also makes them look beautiful on the outside. But this citrus poppy seed bread recipe has a lovely sugar “crust” on top, made with the flavors of lemon and orange. It compliments both the […]
Honey walnut shrimp is my favorite dish to order when going out for Chinese food. Yu’s Mandarin is the BEST – but that’s a 40 minute drive! Of course you have to like shrimp – but if you do, you will love this dish! It is pretty similar every where […]
When the craving for Chinese food hits, it’s usually easier and quicker to just order take-out. I get it – I do it myself! But when I do have the time, I love to prepare my own fried rice. I get to make it just the way I like it! […]
I usually reserve this dessert for my most elegant occasions. An Austrian Raspberry Linzer Torte is guaranteed to “wow” any gathering. I start with the most amazing cinnamon, nutty torte crust recipe – from Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook published in 2005. I’ve had this book since it’s beginnings – and […]
I love salmon – pretty much any way it is prepared. I discovered this dish at Bonefish Grill a few years ago. It was served as a “special” on their menu during one of my visits there. I could not believe how absolutely delicious it was! Every bite was better […]
I’m on a bit of a “cookie overload” after the holidays. I love them, but the holiday season seems to bring with it an abundance of these little baked goodies! Right about now (January), I’m ready to dig into some of my other baked favorites. Why not just stop baking […]
I love a tiny, bite sized sweet treat, but even better – is a bite sized treat filled with nuts! Pecans are my favorite nut, and pecan pie is my favorite pie. These tiny individual tarts are chewy and nutty – resembling the flavors of pecan pie for sure. The […]
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