It’s that time of year – the holidays are just around the corner. The pumpkin spice “phenomenon” is not for everyone – but for me, a pumpkin spice latte definitely says “holiday”! So I decided to use my Mom’s pumpkin bundt cake recipe – to make pumpkin spice latte cupcakes. […]
The first snow of the year yesterday brought me right back to the warmth of my kitchen, and my Mom’s pumpkin bundt cake. I wanted to turn this into mini bundt cakes – so that everyone could have their own individual cake! These are so cute, and most stores with […]
This recipe for beef enchiladas steps right out of the 1970s – fast, inexpensive, and a winner for my family of 6! My memory of this starts as a teenager, but I’m not exactly sure when my Mom began making it. I don’t believe it’s even written down anywhere! Like […]
Yes, I’m working on yet another scone creation! This one is making use of the blackberries I have in the frig – hate to see them go to waste!! So a blackberry lime scone it is! This version would be great with raspberries as well. The great thing about scones […]
My recent vacation to Florida included a Pina Colada while sitting out by the resort pool – OK make that every day! Nothing is cooler, or more refreshing. It truly says “vacation” to me! This delicious drink inspired a pina colada cupcake for my lineup! I wanted to combine the […]
I found inspiration for these Cinnamon Roll Scones – while on vacation in Clearwater, Florida last week. I ordered a cinnamon roll with coffee for breakfast one morning. It was delicious – as most cinnamon rolls are! So while sitting there by the golf course – I wondered how I […]
With Halloween right around the corner, I couldn’t resist making a cupcake to celebrate the season! These are chocolate Halloween cupcakes, with my butter cream cheese frosting. They are decorated with “spider” theme in mind. Not sure how my grand babies will feel about these creepy and “crawly” cupcakes, but […]
Yes – another scone in my collection! Just like my cakes – there is almost no end to the flavor combinations for scones. This one has fresh blueberries, and lemon zest baked right into the scone dough. Super tender, and made moist with the addition of the berries. I also […]
A cup of hot coffee, and a scone – just about my favorite go to in the morning! I love to try them in a bakery, but even more than that – I love to make them myself. There is something about fresh from my own oven – thanks Mom! […]
Everyone seems to have their own preference for a chocolate chip cookie – crispy, thin, thick, chewy, etc. I love mine a little thicker, crispy on the outside, but chewy and soft on the inside. All of these qualities are easily achieved by changing the ratios of the ingredients. Most […]
I think an elegant tart is one of the prettiest desserts on the planet. They are guaranteed to create a “wow” factor when served. They look like they take much more time and talent than they do! This key lime tart is a perfect example. I made the key lime […]
Citrus curds are amazing components for so many dessert items. They are bursting with intense flavor – so they go really nicely in layered desserts, as a cupcake filling, served with fresh fruit and whipped cream, served with cakes (such as a strawberry yogurt cake), as a cake filling, or […]
I love an opportunity to “create” a cake. I was asked to make a birthday cake for a party at work, and the birthday girl just asked for “something lemon”. So that was my inspiration – and this is what I came up with! A vanilla cake – of course […]
Although my Mom never made this luscious Bolognese sauce – I know she would have loved it. Her meatballs and sauce were her signature – and she wasn’t even Italian! I have been making this version of Bolognese sauce for a few years now – and have perfected the recipe […]
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