These cookies are my favorite variation of Mom’s Famous Cookies. The basic cookie recipe is so versatile and can be used for many different flavors of cookies by adding different flavored chips, dry fruit, or nuts. Buon Appetito!
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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 […]
Preventing Holiday Weight Gain Part 2 ~ featuring Registered Dietician, Jenny Cooper
2. Don’t Drink Your Calories Calories consumed from beverages can add up quickly and cause unwanted weight gain. Most beverages provide little to no fiber or protein (other than milk) so they do not keep you feeling full for very long. An 8 fl oz. glass of apple juice has an average of 120 calories and […]
Green Grape Salad
I don’t have an interesting story to go with this recipe, but just wanted to share this easy delicious salad. It makes a great dessert too! Use light cream cheese and sour cream for a low fat treat! Buon Appetito!
Banana Foster Ice Cream Pastry
I have always thought that banana foster looked delicious. Many of the recipes I have seen for this dessert call for dark rum and sometimes banana liqueur to be added and then lit on fire. I am sure it makes for an impressive display, but I don’t keep rum or banana liqueur on hand and am too […]
William and Kate’s White Almond Wedding Cake
I am a little behind on blogging to say the least, but wanted to share this wonderful cake recipe! Less than a week before the Royal Wedding, I decided to throw a party. I thought it would be great fun to invite over some friends, get dressed up, and celebrate the mementous event. Most everyone dressed up […]
Apricot-Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Some of you may have read my post several months ago about the $100,000 Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls. They are the bomb diggity of cinnamon rolls. They are worth every bit of time and energy it takes to make them, but I realize that not everyone has the time or desire to tackle that recipe. It is not a […]