It's truly a wonder how anyone gets through the holidays in one piece. Between last-minute Christmas present shopping and a calendar full of parties, the holidays end up turning into a tornado of festive fun. Or is it festive obligations? I'll leave that for you to decide. I'm done--FINALLY done--with my Christmas baking/candy-making. I can't… Continue reading Rocky Road Candy
Category: Dessert
Festive Butterfinger Balls
I'm up to my eyeballs in Christmas treats right now. It's not that I'm failing to give the treats out to family friends. I've taken more treats to work than I can counp making so much and then keeping too much around the house. Out of all the things I've made this holiday season, though,… Continue reading Festive Butterfinger Balls
Chocolate Dipped Sugar Wafers
Making Christmas candy and treats shouldn't be hard. A lot of people spend hours in the kitchen in the weeks leading up to Christmas to make treats for their friends and co-workers. I know I'm one of those people. All of that melting and baking and rolling can take a toll, though. Easy Christmas treats… Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Sugar Wafers
Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
The year is 2014, and cookie butter is taking over the world by storm. A trip to the grocery store ends with jars of cookie butter in your cart. You can't scroll your Facebook feed without people praising the spread. Cookie butter was THE most popular ingredient of the year. It's since fallen out of… Continue reading Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hot Cocoa Cookies
I've managed to fly under the radar for 2 years now with unexpected respiratory illnesses. Now, I can no longer claim great health during cold and flu season. It appears as if strep throat has got its stranglehold on me once again. Luckily, I caught it early. Also, another lucky problem to have: it's a… Continue reading Hot Cocoa Cookies
Butternut Squash Pie
We're less than 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving. The clock is ticking. Do you have a stash of chicken broth saved for the big day? Have you bought your turkey yet? Do you know where your cherished holiday recipes are? That's what I'm here for---your cherished family holiday recipes, or the lack thereof. I'm ready… Continue reading Butternut Squash Pie
Dutch Apple Cake
I'm more of a pie person than a cake person. I had a pie bar at my wedding instead of a traditional wedding cake. I'll reach for the pie at a party before I'll reach for a cake. Pie is just a better dessert option in my opinion. Of all the pies in the world,… Continue reading Dutch Apple Cake
Mini Sweet Potato Pie Bites
Are you a sweet potato or a pumpkin pie fan? Pumpkin pie seems to be the clear winner, with most people making or buying the dessert for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sweet potato pie, though, started gaining more popularity over the last few years thanks to the famous Patti LaBelle pies you can buy at Walmart.… Continue reading Mini Sweet Potato Pie Bites
Brownie Pie
September means the start of pie season. I guess you could have pie anytime you want, but don't you normally eat a bunch of pie in the fall/holiday months? I love a good pumpkin pie (the marshmallow pumpkin pie I made last year is AMAZING) and pecan pie also has a special place in my… Continue reading Brownie Pie
Strawberry Shortcake Ambrosia
There's this dessert recipe my mom has been making for decades that she calls "trash cake". It's a coveted dessert in our family and one that I give out to newbie cooks as much as possible. Trash cake is the single easiest dessert to make for parties and cookouts. All it consists of is torn-up… Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake Ambrosia
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