Have you ever had a meringue cookie? They are like sweet little clouds that melt in your mouth. I thought they’d make the perfect cookie for Easter to go along with fresh fruit and other dessert goodies. And to make them extra special for Easter, I decided to shape them like bunnies. BUNNY MERINGUES. Brilliant,… Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day Weekend! Even though I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, I do love sweets and the color pink. And there’s no better time of year to make pink treats than February. So I made easy Valentine dessert cups. Pink, hearts, and whipped cream – the combined results are stinking adorable for… Continue Reading
Geez, it’s been a long LONG time since I posted a recipe. Sorry, friends. To apologize for the lapse in recipe postings, I present you with this rich and delicious pie recipe. Old fashioned butterscotch pie. It’s sweet (very sweet), like candy in a custard form poured into a pie crust. I’m not sure of… Continue Reading
Simple recipes are almost always the best recipes. Especially during the summer. Because who wants to be in the kitchen when you can be at the pool or beach?? Long, complicated recipes on a hot June evening…ain’t nobody got time for that. So here’s a real simple one for you guys. We’re talking FOUR ingredient simple. Eggplant,… Continue Reading
The month of April is rapidly coming to an end and May is beginning. Which means the beginning of summertime-esque recipes in the kitchen! Yeah, I know that summer doesn’t start until June. But who can wait that long? I’m ready for flip-flops, sangria, sand, and grilled burgers right NOW. Who’s with me? So in… Continue Reading
Spring is here!! So what if it’s snowing? I’m still in the mood for warm weather treats. And these yummy frozen Greek yogurt bars hit the spot – simple, tasty, healthy, and refreshing. Kid-friendly, too! Last month I promised to share a series of healthy recipes this year. (Remember the skinny bean dip?) I’m keeping… Continue Reading
I know what you’re thinking – since when did this gal start making anything that can be labeled “skinny”? Although most of my recipes contain loads of butter and carbs, I’ve decided to share some healthy snacks and meals in 2015. I’m hoping this will motivate me to cook more creatively by challenging me to… Continue Reading
Still baking cookies for Christmas? You just found the perfect recipe…cinnamon caramel, coconut, almonds, marshmallows, and over a pound of butter in one giant sheet of bar cookies. Definitely not healthy, but definitely rich and delicious. And easy to make! I made up this recipe years ago. I don’t even remember how I came up… Continue Reading
Want something other than candy for Halloween this year? How about pumpkin mousse and buttery ginger snap crumbs instead? (Or you can eat both like me…nothing can replace my candy corn.) This fancy-looking pumpkin confection is super easy and fast. And you can make about a dozen for the price of one Starbucks pumpkin spice… Continue Reading
It’s October? Hello comfort food season! If you want a big old bowl of stew to start off the cold months ahead then this recipe is for you. Squash, chicken, apples, and tomatoes in one yummy roasted mixture. I came up with this recipe years ago and decided to make it again a few days… Continue Reading