Today I made a Chocolate Boston Cream Pie Trifle! One of my favorite desserts from when I was growing up was a Boston Cream Pie. I was always fascinated with the fact that it was really a cake, but called a pie. Why? No one could tell me. I have since learned that the Boston … Read more
This weeks appetizer is a light and airy meringue shell filled with strawberries and blueberries. These shells are the perfect beginning to a family meal or a dinner party. I made these shells with a rustic edge, but they can be made fancier if you need them to be. I will get a fancier version … Read more
I have a friend, JD, who had major surgery two weeks ago. He has to get false teeth, so all of his teeth were pulled. Big Ouch!! So what can he eat? Not much! But I came up with a little something he can eat, when he feels like it. I used the cake ball … Read more
It’s 4th of July! One of my very favorite holidays. I hope you have something fun planned. These cupcakes are easy and quick and they will fit perfectly into your holiday menu! I had fun using the Twizzler red, white and blue licorice strings to decorate. Red, White and Blue Mini Cupcakes (adapted from … Read more
Today’s Valentine’s treat is simple and sweet. It is a yummy sugar cookie, topped with red frosting, and wrapped in an sweet organza bag. These look adorable placed on the top plate of a table setting, or attached to a special Valentine! No Fail Sugar Cookies 2 cups Butter 2 cups Sugar 2 Eggs 2 … Read more
It’s finally spring! So to celebrate, I made Springtime Chocolate and Almond Biscotti! They have the crisp outside of biscotti, and they are filled with the sweet taste of Springtime morsels. Then, about a quarter of it is dipped in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles! Sounds yummy, doesn’t it! This biscotti would be the perfect … Read more
For this weeks Cookie Journey Thursday, we are making star cookies! Red, White and Blue ones! These cookies are simple, don’t take all that much time, and oh, so pretty.They will make any table look festive and happy! Red, White and Blue Star Cookies I used the No Fail Sugar Cookies recipe, and Antonia74 for … Read more
One of my husbands favorite desserts is chocolate cake. So, why don’t I make it very often? I guess it’s because it’s not fancy and different and something new, it’s just chocolate cake. But, it’s not really just chocolate cake, is it? It’s memories. It’s comfort. It’s home. It’s sneaking in to the kitchen at … Read more
If you are looking for a tasty, and easy New Year’s Eve recipe for your family and guests, Grilled Party Kabobs are for you! They are full of good-for-you ingredients, for those new year’s resolutions, and they are fresh and tasty, so you will want to make them again and again! Grilled Party Kabobs (makes … Read more
