This is a traditional shortbread cookie dough – simple, no eggs, no leavening, just 5 ingredients! It makes a delicious, tender, buttery cookie that melts in your mouth. You can use ANY kind of jam (I don’t recommend jelly). For my recipe I used strawberry jam, then topped each cookie […]
I put a Holiday spin on my traditional white chocolate cheesecake, by adding swirly veins of pumpkin, and warm pumpkin spices throughout. So pretty, and perfect for my Thanksgiving table! Graham cracker crust: 1 1/4 c graham cracker crumbs2 Tbsp granulated sugar1 Tbsp light brown sugar1/2 c finely chopped walnuts […]
These adorable cookies are nothing more than a homemade “sprinkle” chocolate chip cookie, stuffed with a THIN Oreo cookie. I chose the new THIN Oreo cookies, as I didn’t want a super tall cookie stuffed with a regular sized Oreo. I thought that would make for a rather “giant” cookie, […]
A brownie made into a cupcake, then frosted, and sprinkled – a perfect single-serving snack! I think the best desserts are completely homemade. But if you don’t have the time or supplies for that, try at least PARTIALLY homemade. For this recipe, I made a scratch brownie cupcake with just […]
My favorite breakfast growing up was biscuits and gravy. My Mom would put the biscuits in the oven, and make the gravy on the stove top. It took about 10 minutes! The topping that made this simple dish perfect was a drizzle of maple syrup – it’s that sweet/savory combination […]
Yes, this is yet another recipe from the archives of Yvonne’s recipe files. Apple walnut cake was a staple in my house – one of the many desserts that came out of her kitchen while I was growing up. It was both a very “moist” cake, and a “crunchy” cake, […]
I started with a snickerdoodle recipe, and stuffed some homemade apple pie filling inside, to make this a delicious fall dessert. Recipe for APPLE PIE SNICKERDOODLE BARS Ingredients: * 2 1/3 c all purpose flour * 1 1/4 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp salt * 3/4 c unsalted butter, […]
Like most of my favorite martini cocktails, I first tried this one at a restaurant bar. It was on the “specials” list, and sounded so unique – I just had to try it! After all, I do like Fig Newton cookies – could it have the same taste? I also […]
While I love baking, I probably love TEACHING others how to bake and create a piece of art even more! It’s the best way I know to pass on a tradition so meaningful to me. My 7 year old grand daughter spent the weekend with me. She wanted to learn […]
The title really says it all. I’ve been making fried doughnuts for a while now – and they are delicious! The thought of a cinnamon roll doughnut sounded amazing – but what I needed to figure out was how to keep it from unwinding while frying! If the cinnamon/sugar filling […]
I’ve had this Zucchini Bread recipe for so long – I’ve forgotten where it came from! Well, kudos to whoever it was, since this is a really delicious recipe – worthy of being passed on for sure. It was originally written to make 2 loaves. However – I quite love […]
This cake embodies the heart of what I love to do – take a simple idea, then turn it into my own cake design. A Margarita is a delicious AND beautiful cocktail. So why not make it into a cake that both looks like and tastes like a Margarita? I […]
I love going out for ice cream – when I do, I pick the fancy cones that are available on the counter. Chocolate dipped, with either sprinkles or nuts or chocolate chips around the edges. The are all so pretty! Well – they are actually pretty easy to make yourself! […]
This easy side dish is best made in a 12″ cast iron skillet – however it can be made in a casserole dish as well. The swirls of thin-sliced potatoes, bathed in a garlicky cream sauce, are topped with shredded Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses. This makes for such a beautiful […]
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