Classic Kir Royale with Cassis
A Classic Kir Royale with Cassis is an elegant champagne cocktail with a spot of currant liqueur. The vibrant color and berry garnish make it festive enough for any celebration! Whether for Valentine’s Day,...
Death By Chocolate Cake
This Death by Chocolate Cake is the dessert that chocolate lovers dream about! With two brownie layers, chocolate mousse, mocha mousse, chocolate meringue, chocolate ganache and a mocha rum sauce, it’s an extravaganza that...
Baked Parmesan Crab Dip
After nearly eating my weight in this Baked Parmesan Crab Dip at a holiday party, I was given the tasty recipe by our hostess. With garlic, lump crab and Parmesan, this baked dip is...
Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets
These elegant Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets are made with a cheesy crust with a hit of spice and filled with marinated grape tomatoes and feta. A flavorful and tasty nibble that’s wonderful for a girls’ night,...
Ghirardelli Vanilla Cupcakes with White Chocolate Buttercream
These dreamy Ghirardelli Vanilla Cupcakes with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting became a family favorite since the first day I baked them! The decadent swirl of Swiss Meringue icing is hard to beat!
Easy Homemade Queso Dip
This Easy Homemade Queso Dip is made without processed cheese and is perfect for game day noshing, Cinco de Mayo or whenever you get that nagging queso craving!
Beef Mushroom Soup with Barley
Beef Mushroom Soup with Barley is loaded with a double dose of mushrooms, tender beef and barley. Almost a stew, it’s the perfect comfort food on a chilly night.
Layered Chocolate Cream Torte
Searching through my chocolate recipe binder for our Christmas Eve dessert, the inspiration for this luscious Layered Chocolate Cream Torte was found in an old Bon Appetit recipe printed off in 1999. Of course, there were...
Green Bean and Bacon Bundles
An impressive side dish that will please even the vegetable avoiders, these Green Bean and Bacon Bundles are both elegant and delicious! Make these green bean bundles ahead of time and just pop them...
Caramel Stuffed Rice Krispie Treats
My friends and children went nuts for these Caramel Stuffed Rice Krispie Treats. These are one of the gooiest bars I’ve ever made. Maybe even THE gooiest! But also, one of the most delicious...
Fudgy Kahlua Brownies
These Fudgy Kahlua Brownies were rich, dense, even a bit gooey. Brownie perfection in every bite! With Kahlua in the batter and Kahlua painted over the top of the baked brownie, the subtle coffee infusion...
Easy Chocolate Pudding Cake
I first tasted this Easy Chocolate Pudding Cake nearly 20 years ago when visiting with our lovely neighbors about traveling to Ireland. I thought for sure I could find the recipe on-line, but until I...
