These Pumpkin Spice Bars Cream Cheese Frosting fall into the grey area between brownie and cake. They are cakey and frosted, but you can eat them with your hands. (Imagine a cake brownie, but made with pumpkin… and then frosted) (umm… that might have just confused the everyone). Anyway… They are perfect for Fall, AKA […]
Holiday Baking
Honey Crunch Popcorn
Honey Crunch Popcorn, in my opinion, is a perfect snack. I absolutely adore it. And I feel there is no need to go messing around with it by adding nuts. In fact, when I was younger, and I had Cracker Jack, I’d pick out the nuts and throw them at people (especially at the movie […]
Red White and Blue Scones
Thank goodness this Red White and Blue Scones Recipe bakes up fast!! I woke up this morning to a nice surprise… my daughter had invited a few of her friends to a pre-exam breakfast! And they were going to be here in 30 minutes. Oh… So, after a quick and sort of loud discussion, we […]
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Oreos at Home- Easy and CHEAP!
I love Oreos…Well, let’s face it… just about EVERYONE loves Oreos. But… what people love even MORE…. Chocolate Dipped Oreos!! And while it might be a bit pricey to buy dipped Oreos… I can teach you how to make Chocolate Dipped Oreos, and you can dip and decorate them yourself at a fraction of the cost. Plus, you […]
Easy Recipe Hot Cross Buns! A Not too Sweet Spring Treat!
This is an Easy Recipe! Hot Cross Buns makes a traditional treat for Good Friday, and are often served throughout the Easter Season (although I am firmly convinced they are good enough to serve year round….). The buns are soft, not too sweet, perfect with a cup of coffee to start your day. (Because I have […]
How to Make Chocolate Heart Decorations
Follow the simple directions, and you will know how to make Chocolate Heart Decorations in no time. It is incredibly easy. And the results? Lots of OOOhhhhs! and AAhhhhss! What you need to make Chocolate Hearts Melting Chocolate– you can use chocolate bars, chocolate chips or candy melts. Candy Melts tend to be the most foolproof when working with […]
Easter Baking Pans -Bunny, Lamb and Egg Shaped Baking Pans for Easter!
Baking for Easter can be fun , and these Easter Baking Pans make it a snap! Seriously, it is the easiest way to make a cake in the shape of a Bunny or a Lamb… or a muffin that looks like an egg or a flower. Plus, you’ve created an easy centerpiece for your Easter […]
Simple White Cake Recipe for Easter Cake Pan
A Lamb or Bunny Shaped Cake is a showstopping centerpiece for your Easter Table. They are not as difficult to make as you might think! Simple use a shaped Easter Baking Pan, bake the cake recipe below in it… and decorate with simple frosting, or easier yet, a dusting of powdered sugar. Surround the cake […]
Easter Cupcake Ideas Kids Can Make THEMSELVES!
My daughter and I love to play in the kitchen together, and trying out these Easter Cupcake ideas kids can make was a lot of fun (and according to the 9 year old…a lot easier than you’d think). Yes, your kid can make cupcakes worthy of an Easter Celebration. I’ve included instructions for these…and loads of other Easter […]
Stuffed Cookie Pops!
Stuffed Chocolate Cookies on a STICK! Ok, I admit it… sometimes I need to bakes something showy or spectacular, and I don’t feel like jumping through hoops. That’s when I whip out this fairly simple recipe… Stuffed Cookie Pops! You read that right… Stuffed. Umm… but what are they stuffed with? Candy bars. That’s right… […]
Peppermint Meringue Cookie Recipe
Well… I guess I just have to go along with it… Christmas Season is upon us. I’ve been in a state of denial… ignoring the decorations… blocking out the “Jingle Bells Muzak”…. blindly toting in the massive stacks of catalogs from the mailbox without regard to why I’m suddenly flooded with them. But I can’t […]
Eggnog Muffins Recipe with Rum Icing
This Eggnog Muffins Recipe is a great way to use up that eggnog that you bought… Admit it, quick show of hands…. who’s gone grocery shopping for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and in the frenzy of making sure you get enough packages of dinner rolls and green beans… you spot it, Eggnog, and you think to […]