While vanilla is not my usual go-to decadent treat, Naomi’s request for vanilla cupcakes for her birthday party was the perfect opportunity for me to try out some more classic recipes. The kids seemed to like these, and the parents loved them. And even though they weren’t chocolate-y, I still thought they were deliciously decadentRead more
Yesterday was my cousin’s 9th birthday! She had a wonderful party and to help in the celebration, I made Razzleberry Pie (Naomi doesn’t like cake, so pie it is!), and Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Buttercream (recipe coming soon). I’m so glad Naomi wanted birthday pie, because it was a great excuse to make thisRead more
So blueberries are back in the stores! Yippee! I adore fresh blueberries, and couldn’t resist the temptation to buy some on a whim when I saw them last week. So glad I did. They’re fresh and bright, sweet and delicious, and the perfect taste of spring to keep me going through these ridiculously cold weeksRead more
This has been a sweet-filled month! To keep the treats rolling, these Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies were something I made a few weeks ago for Carroll Cafe, the monthly concert hosted at my church. These fudgy brownies are topped with a creamy, sweet raspberry cheesecake. These add a fun new twist on the classic brownie. RaspberryRead more
It’s always exciting when winging it in the kitchen works out well. This dish was created for brunch with a friend who had warned me she was attempting the South Beach Diet. Normally my go-to brunch items include pancakes, or waffles, or Dutch babies…clearly carbs are brunch’s best friends. So as I spent a fewRead more
My adorable cousin turned 3 yesterday, and to celebrate, I made her this decadently chocolatey cake. As my uncle said, “This is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had!” And indeed it is. The cake is super moist and tender, the frosting is rich and creamy and thick and decadent. Truly awesome. This is notRead more
Red velvet cupcakes are so pretty. These cupcakes are vibrant and fluffy and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. These colorful cupcakes are great for Valentine’s day, but they’re also pretty enough to glam up any other day too. While I am still struggling to learn how to pipe frosting properly, if you don’tRead more
These cookies were awesome. They’re buttery-delicious with a nice crunch from the toffee and pecans, and a chewy base from the oatmeal. Upon first bite, Mom declared them her new favorite cookie. They’re awesome, a little something different and super easy to whip up. I’d definitely recommend these!! Oatmeal Toffee Cookies Makes about 3 dozenRead more
This is a great vegetarian dish. It was a great vegetarian option to go with the Moroccan Chicken recipe. The spices are a bit more subtle in this, but I thought it was a great dish that highlights the flavors of the sweet potatoes and the butternut squash. I love when a dish brings out theRead more
These cookies are a fun way of using up lingering supplies in a super tasty and creative way. They’re the best reward for a little kitchen cleaning. So go through your cupboards and your secret stash of candy and combine your sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy treats to form these awesome cookies. I tried adding pretzelsRead more