Ohhhh…these Chocolate Coated Krispy Peanut Butter Balls are downright delicious and they melt in your mouth – with a little bit of crunch. They are creamy, crunchy, chocolaty, peanut butterey bites of yumminess. Who would not like these?!? This recipe has been in my repertoire of favorite sweet treats since I was in high school. Lets see… …
Some of My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides
It is almost here! The big day where we sit and feast with family and friends. I am more than a little excited to be making my favorite Thanksgiving dessert, Pumpkin Amaretto Cheesecake today. The last two Thanksgivings were spent out of the country, and making this cheesecake was out of the question. Last year …
Caramel Apple Stuffed Cupcakes
I have been having a lot of fun baking and designing a number of tasty and creative cupcakes lately. These Caramel and Apple Stuffed Cupcakes are perfect for the back-to-school and fall season. Did I just say fall?!? I cannot believe that! Yes, fall (or if you prefer, autumn) is right around the corner! Well, …
A Mary Poppins Bridal Shower Party
Recently a fellow teacher got married – Congratulations, Mrs. C! To help her celebrate, we threw her a bridal shower just as the school year was wrapping up and before the official, “I do.” With a little bit of sleuthing we discovered that Mary Poppins was a favorite movie and story of the bride-to-be, so …
Strawberry Filled Red, White, and Blue Jello Shots Recipe
Ah, I love summer! I’m starting to finally feel like summer has hit. A big part of that is that I just hosted my annual Ladies’ Pool Party. This is my annual kick-off to summer. There is no doubt about it – when I can float in the pool during the middle of the week, …
Ladyfinger Lemon Torte Recipe #SundaySupper
Oh my – this dessert is melt in your mouth delicious! Light and lemony! Cool and refreshing! I called it a Ladyfinger Lemon Torte for lack of a better name, but this title does not do it justice. This torte is six simple ingredients that come together to create a light and luscious lemony dessert. It …
Crêpe Recipe for National Crêpes Day – March 22
Oh, how sweet crêpes are! I fell in love with crêpes on my visit to France. Actually, my daughter, Nicole, a crêpe connoisseur helped me fall in love with these sweet, delectable, light pastries. Everywhere we traveled throughout France, Nicole had to buy a fruit filled crêpes, as they sold them from street vendors everywhere …
Bailey’s Irish Cream Brownies Recipe
Oh-la-la! Chocolate and Bailey’s – the perfect pair for a St. Patrick’s Day dessert! When I was thinking of a dessert for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner I immediately thought of Irish Cream! I love a glass of Bailey’s on the rocks for an after dinner dessert drink. Yum! But rather than passing out a …
White and Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart
This recipe comes from a 1985 Pillsbury Classic Cookbook. You know those little paperback cookbooks you can pursue while waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store? Well, this is from one that I bought 31 years ago! Wow – I have had this one a very long time. I made this elegant dessert …
Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling Celebration Cupcakes
As you all know, I am planning an Election Night Party for tomorrow night. I planned my menu last week but as always, I keep mulling ideas over and through my mind. Playing with a number of different ideas. As far as dessert goes, my plan was to have my yummy, absolutely delicious and oh-so-very Easy Blueberry …