That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Easy Approachable Recipes for Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch and Dessert

Cream Cheese Apple Torte on a ruffled white ceramic cake stand with lady apples to garnish

Cream Cheese Apple Torte

Packed full of cinnamon-spiced apples and a surprise cheesecake layer over a buttery crust, this Cream Cheese Apple Torte is a sure-fire hit! I designated this marvelous deep-dish Apple Tart as dessert for our...

Maple Glazed Apple Galette on a white serving plate on a red napkin

Maple Glazed Apple Galette

When autumn arrives, I immediately start craving apple desserts. This simple Maple Glazed Apple Galette was the antidote to my undeniable desires! This Rustic Apple Tart makes a whole lot of sense if you don’t like...

Bowl of cream cheese mashed potatoes in a white bowl with a pat of butter

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Instead of my usual winging the potatoes on Thanksgiving, I tweaked these buttery Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes a la Martha Stewart. Bill, the mashed potato connoisseur in the house, gave these Creamy Mashed Potatoes...

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Classic French Silk Pie

The Classic French Silk Pie is a rich, luscious, and unforgettable chocolate dessert. You’ll become a fan after just one bite. Guaranteed! I fell madly in love with this Chocolate Silk Pie as a teen....

Grilled Shrimp Scampi on a square white plate with basil and lemon slices

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Fire up the BBQ and make this heavenly Grilled Shrimp Scampi flavored with lemon, garlic, basil, and grainy mustard for a phenomenal entree. It’s a delicious, easy recipe to kick off the summer grilling...

Grand Mimosa with an orange garnish in a Viski glass.

Grand Marnier Mimosas

Mimosas make the perfect brunch cocktail! With freshly squeezed orange juice, sparkly champagne, and an optional shot of Grand Marnier, this Grand Marnier Mimosas recipe was the perfect choice when we hosted our dinner club...

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Easy Apple Crisp

This Easy Apple Crisp has been in my repertoire for decades. It’s a simple recipe made of apples tossed in spiced sugar with a crumbly streusel topping, it’s a family favorite. I’ve made this same...

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Fudge Topped Brownies

Fudge Topped Brownies: Brownies with a fudgy frosting make for the ultimate, chocolate lover’s treat. An easy way to serve a crowd! This Moist Brownie Recipe is capped off with the same combination of...

A bowl of chicken tortilla soup next to a red handled spoon

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe can be eaten year-round! Hearty, healthy, and a little spicy, it’s seasonless!  Perfect in the dead of winter to warm you from head to toes or as part...