I made these for Carroll Cafe and everyone loved them. I had one person who got one before the show started and then came back at intermission to get one for his “wife.” I can’t blame him if he didn’t actually share, these are definitely worth devouring all on your own. These might be myRead more
I didn’t used to like cheesecake, then I tried chocolate cheesecake and I could totally get behind that. And then when my sister made this cheesecake the first time, I became a full convert. There’s nothing like a sweet, crunchy crust paired with rich, creamy cheesecake. Now you have all the deliciousness of cheesecake inRead more
This was another great recipe from Carroll Cafe. Rhubarb is a great spring plant. It looks like red celery and has a very intense tart flavor when raw. I love baking with rhubarb because the tart flavor works so well in a variety of uses, like pie, bars, scones, and this crisp. This crisp usesRead more
Holy yum. These cookies are like strawberry shortcake/cheesecake in a soft, individually portioned cookie. The flavors complement each other perfectly without being too sweet. The cookies are tender and moist with just the right amount of brown sugar flavor. Topped with a cream cheese frosting and a bright red strawberry, these are the perfect treatRead more
These were a huge hit at Carroll Cafe. These are everything a chocolate lover needs. The rich chocolate cookie is almost brownie-like and is stuffed with crunchy pecans and gooey caramel bits. These are an intense treat. Your sweet tooth will definitely be satisfied. Chocolate Turtle Cookies Makes 20 large cookies Adapted from Two PeasRead more
This is a recipe I adapted from my grandma’s recipe. It is the perfect summer treat. These bars are light and fluffy tasting with a wonderful crunchy crust/topping. The fruit really shines. They’re the perfect way to cool down on a long hot summer day. As my grandma would say, they’re really easy to make.Read more
Hummingbird cake is an American spice cake that’s been popular in the South. Pineapple and banana keep these cupcakes super moist, while coconut and walnuts give the cake a bit of texture. The cake is so tender and is topped with my favorite cream cheese frosting. The tropical fruits are such a unique taste inRead more
These Key Lime Pie Bars were such a hit at Carroll Cafe that I feel like they deserve to be re-posted. These bars are perfect for a crowd, and such a big hit! They’re super tart, sweet, and a little crunchy from the graham cracker crust. The only thing I might do differently is toRead more
Just in time for Easter, or in celebration of Spring, here is an adorable, edible craft. These macaroon nests take the same delicious macaroon recipe I’ve posted earlier, but are dressed up a bit for the season. A drizzle of melted semi-sweet chocolate, because everything is better with chocolate, and a few egg shaped treatsRead more
Do you remember making rice krispie treats as a kid? It wasn’t something that we did very often, but I do remember trying to press the gooey, messy mass of marshmallow-coated rice krispies into the pan. And then, of course, licking off all the pieces that stuck to my hands. It’s been at least 10Read more