Here’s some tantalizing Turtle cookies to tempt you today, which happens to be Tuesday! This post is brought to you by the letter T. This recipe is a variation of Mom’s Famous Cookies. This cookie recipe is so versatile. Simply mix the dough and add in your favorite candy chips like peanut butter, mint chocolate, white […]
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Light Strawberry Flower Cake
In the words of Hannibal Smith, “I just love it when a plan comes together!” About a week ago my friend Ginny and I were working out and discussing that our friend Leah’s 30th birthday was coming up. We knew that she wasn’t thrilled about turning the big 3-0 so we decided to throw her a small surprise party. We […]
Mom’s Famous Chocolate Cookies
Strawberry Glaze
Strawberry Trifle ~ original version
Strawberry Trifle ~ Lightened
I couldn’t let another strawberry season pass without sharing this recipe. This is one of my all-time favorite desserts. This recipe was created by my sister’s mother-in-law who is a fantastic cook. She served this at my sister’s bridal shower, and it was truly love at first bite. I think I asked her 3 times before the shower […]
Coconutty Orange Salad
Last week I baked some delicious $100,000 Cinnamon Rolls. The recipe calls for orange zest which left me with four zested oranges. I hate to waste food and try to either eat as leftovers, freeze, or use in another dish. I started thinking about what I could do with those oranges. In Sicily, they have an amazing orange salad that consists of […]
Turtle Brownies ~ Oldie but a Goodie
I have had this recipe for about 16 years. It is one of the first recipes that I learned to make and one of my husband’s favorites. These brownies are really moist and oozing with gooey caramel and chocolaty goodness! Top with a scoop of ice cream for extra deliciousness! Buon Appetito!
Black Forest Trifle
Today’s post is short and sweet. I am short and the recipe is sweet, ha-ha! Wait! Don’t go! I know that was a bad joke. This trifle dessert is worth sticking around for, I promise. I just love a trifle dessert. They are typically super easy to make and look so pretty. Served in individual glass compotes or wine […]
From Mess to Success: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Balls
This post doesn’t include a recipe, but I hope it encourages you that with a little creativity what starts out as a cooking mess can turn into a cooking success. This story began a couple of weeks before Christmas. It has become a tradition that I make chocolate peanut butter balls every year during the holidays. The balls are made […]