Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte or Black Forest Cherry Cake
My sisters and I traveled to Iowa to celebrate my dad’s birthday. He claims he doesn’t care for sweets, but he seems to inhale anything boozy and chocolaty that we put before him. Mary...
Rolo Cookies~
My talented friend, Danielle, has been hosting bake alongs on Facebook for 21 weeks! I’ve never been able to resist the combination of chocolate and caramel; so when I saw the word “Rolo” in...
Easy Molten Lava Cakes
These Easy Molten Lava Cakes appear ordinary from the outside until your fork releases a slow flow of delicious, fudgy “lava.” Six simple ingredients, a little mixing, and a short time in the oven,...
How to Freeze Cookie Dough
I start my holiday baking prep early in December to reduce the stress as Christmas draws near. I’m sharing How to Freeze Cookie Dough, one of the tricks for streamlining my holiday baking!
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies~
Even with all the homemade desserts I make, my family still has a thing for Oreos, especially Double Stuff Oreos. When I saw this recipe for chocolate cookies filled with a white...
Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots
Try these scrumptious, easy and elegant Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots for dinner guests or holiday entertaining. A few simple ingredients make for a special occasion side dish! This Glazed Carrots Recipe is easy and...
Cranberry Cognac Trifle
This elegant Cranberry Cognac Trifle is a show stopping holiday dessert! Cranberry Cognac Trifle My dad took a sabbatical in Glasgow, Scotland, nearly 20 years ago, and one of their lovely neighbors invited us...
Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are SO chock full of chocolate, you will swoon with every single bite!! These jumbo, Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are full of semisweet chocolate discs so that...
Chocolate Ginger Cookies
Chocolate Ginger Cookies have chunks of luscious semi-sweet chocolate in every spicy bite! These over the top gingerbread cookies were divine! This combination of ginger and chocolate brings the best of both worlds to...
Fat Witch Brownies
Rich, decadent, and fudgy, these Fat Witch Brownies are all that and more! The aroma in your kitchen will practically knock your socks off! My family adores brownies, especially plain, fudgy brownies. But nuts,...
Iceberg Wedge with Blue Cheese Dressing
My predictable hubby orders two salads when we’re dining out, a Caesar or Iceberg Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing. Both are easy to make at home! Iceberg lettuce often gets a bad rap....
Classic Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
Have you heard of the Classic Pimm’s Cup Cocktail? This quintessential British cocktail was perfect for my Indian-themed book club this month! This Pimm’s Drink is refreshing with flavors of gin, citrus, and herbs....
