Monday, June 9, 2014

Beach Cookies!

How about a Beach Cookie to start your week and ward off the Monday blahs! Last week I was making a bunch of beach themed cookies when I came across some beachy cookies on Cake Central. I love to look at all the cookie designs and I fell in love with the pretty simplicity of this beach cookie. This cookie was submitted by Sassyzan. Well, Sassyzan's post sent me to Montreal Confections where she gave step by step video directions on how to make this cookie. Trust me, it is easy and simple to follow. You can use your own sugar cookie recipe, or use my favorite "go to" cookie and frosting recipe!
Beach Cookie

Friday, May 23, 2014

Lime and White Chocolate Cookies



When I think of food and summertime, one of the first things that crosses my mind is citrus. Citrus gives  these Lime and White Chocolate Cookies a spark of flavor that tickles your tongue and lingers on your lips. It is the best in breads, salads, and marinades, and of course, it is perfection all by itself! Not only are these cookies baked with a bit of limeade concentrate, they are topped with a lime glaze and sprinkled with lime zest. You will remember these cookies long after they are gone. And they will disappear fast!
lime and white chocolate cookies
Lime White Chocolate Cookies 

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Memorial Day Butterscotch Bars

 I am sharing these Memorial Day Butterscotch Bars over at Bacon Time with The Hungry Hypo today.  These bars are full of butterscotch, peanuts, marshmallows and m and m's. 
 They would be perfect for your Memorial Day picnic or get together!


Saturday, May 17, 2014

Memorial Day Whoopie Pies/#KickOffToSummerWeek2014/#Gift Card Giveaway

These Memorial Day Whoopie Pies are just plain fun! They are red velvet on one side, blue velvet on the other side, and creamy, sweet goodness in the middle! Fun, fun, fun!

Patriotic Cookies

Friday, May 16, 2014

Seaside Pasta Salad/#KickOffToSummerWeek2014



Some of the best times of my life have revolved around food. So, I made this Seaside Pasta Salad to reflect the fun times my family and I have shared at the beach. I used the shells for the beach, the egg slices for the sun, the granola for the sand and the goldfish, well, you know. Silly, but fun and tasty!

Pasta Salad

Thursday, May 15, 2014

All American Burger/#KickoffToSummerWeek2014/#WorldMarket

Is there anything better in the summer than an All American Burger fresh off the grill?
It's almost summertime and that means it's almost grilling time!
american burger

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Banana Lime Cake

This Banana Lime Cake would be the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day. It is full of banana flavor with a lime back up. It has a texture much like a banana bread, but a little denser, and it is the perfect pairing to a cup of coffee. It is drizzled with a lime frosting and accented with banana chips. I made this cake using a mini tube pan, and 2 disposable loaf pans, because I am mailing them. This mini pan is plenty for four people.

Banana Lime Cake

Friday, May 9, 2014

Fajita Pizza

This Fajita Pizza is perfect when you are looking for something that is quick and easy to make for dinner. I bet you have most of the ingredients in your pantry or fridge. My family and I have been eating some version of this pizza for many years, and we never get tired of it! We have made it with just sauce and mozzarella, shredded chicken tossed in hot sauce topped with onions and 4 cheese mix with ranch on the side, and with alfredo sauce and chicken, scallions and fresh mozzarella. For us, the main ingredient is the tortilla crust. That is what makes it quick and tasty!
tortilla pizza
Fajita Pizza

Monday, May 5, 2014

Caramelo Cheesecake w/ a dulce de leche Cookie Crust

I hope you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo today!  We will be having a fiesta this evening, and this Caramelo Cheesecake with a dulce de leche cookie crust will be served for dessert! This cheesecake is quick to put together and is the perfect ending to a dinner, or just right for a party! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
homemade cheesecake
Caramelo Cheesecake

Friday, May 2, 2014

Tres Leches Mini Bundt Cake

This Tres Leches Bundt Cake is on the menu for our Cinco De Mayo party! The day is quickly approaching, and I am busy getting all the preliminary work done for the party. I hope you will be celebrating with us! I love tres leches cake, but this year I thought I might take some liberties with the traditional recipe, and make mine into personal bundt cakes. The recipe has not changed much, just the delivery vessel. This is one of my favorite cakes, and I hope you enjoy it!
Tres Leches Bundt Cake
Tres Leche Bundt Cake