I like to think of new ways to design a cake or cupcake to reflect an existing dessert item. I’ve used cookies, candy, and traditional desserts as inspiration to create new and exciting versions of the originals. For this cupcake, I was inspired by a banana split! Short of the […]
I can’t remember how many times I’ve made this Brownie Tart – hundreds for sure! It was a top seller when I baked for a restaurant several years ago. Not only is the brownie rich, fudgy, and chocolatey all by itself, but then it’s drizzled with caramel, and sprinkled with […]
I made these Mickey and Minnie cupcakes a few years ago – for a combined birthday party for my grand daughter Natalie, and grand son Hunter. They were simply chocolate and vanilla, and took just a little time to decorate! Use your favorite chocolate and vanilla cake recipe to make […]
I love a good egg salad sandwich, but so often the egg salad is rather “moist”. I wanted to come up with a version that had more substance to it, and more flavor than just eggs and mayonnaise. I used cream cheese to thicken the mixture, added some spices, then […]
If you like a Lemondrop martini – you might just LOVE this RASPBERRY LEMONDROP MARTINI! It has the traditional “sugared rim”, and the tart taste of lemon, but also has a little raspberry sweetness! Super-refreshing! Ingredients for 2 cocktails: 1 1/2 oz raspberry flavored vodka 1 1/2 oz Absolut Citron […]
Just about everyone has a go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. I have one that I found – once again – in a newspaper back in the 80s! That is what we relied on for tried and true dishes, that could be shared with LOTS of other people! That was our […]
I lived near Seattle, Washington from 1990 to 1994, in a town called Kirkland. During this time, I discovered the Pizza Bank restaurant, and the wonderful, unique, and delicious pizzas they make there. (pizzabankrestaurant.com). I remember the crust having the perfect “crunch” when you bite in, not too thin, not […]
When I visit a bakery, I am always looking for some scones in the display cases. I love them! There is an endless variety of flavors and textures – I never tire of looking at them, and of course, tasting them! If you have had a scone and thought that […]
I was thinking about what to do with the berries I have leftover from my recent blog post for a triple berry shortcake. A muffin came to mind right away. Not just a blueberry muffin – mind you – but a muffin that would incorporate all of the beautiful berries […]
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 […]
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