Strawberry Pie is one of those desserts that has the unique ability to communicate that delightful word, “Summertime!” A beautiful mountain of ripe, red berries in a pie shell, what could be better? …except, perhaps, topping it with a generous helping of fresh, sweetened whipped cream. Or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, we won’t …
Whole wheat bread made from freshly ground wheat is a staple at our house. But we like to venture with new recipes for other types of bread too. Here is an easy, carefree, make-it-and-walk-away, have-fun-with-the-kids type recipe for Artisan Bread. I start it the night before then return to the kitchen to heat the oven …
Molten Lava Cakes, with their slightly hardened outer shell and their delightfully gooey center, make a wonderfully rich desert for a special occasion. And since the month of February brings many special occasions, such as Valentine’s Day, birthdays and anniversaries you may enjoy celebrating with this delicious and decadent dessert. Molten Lava Chocolate Cakes: 6 …
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… in fact, let’s go ahead and bake up a blizzard in the kitchen! Holiday time just wouldn’t be the same without Snowballs (also called Mexican Wedding Cake or Russian Tea Cakes). These cookies are a fabulous treat. This recipe came from my Aunt’s kitchen where I …
It’s Pumpkin time again…that time of year when Americans are fascinated with hauling pumpkins in from the garden (or the local market) to decorate their homes and flavor their meals. Next to Pumpkin Pie, which Tom requested for his birthday in August this year, Pumpkin Muffins are a family favorite. Just like Pumpkin Pie, they …
For Fathers’ Day I’ll be making one of Tom’s favorite desserts…Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert. But honestly, you can’t go wrong with whatever you decide to top this light, creamy and easy to make dessert. Berries are fabulous, so is lemon…let your taste buds be your guide and use your imagination. Try apricots, peaches, mangos, bananas…even …
White, Chocolate, Carrot…it doesn’t matter, if it’s cake, I’ll take it! Strawberry Shortcake is awesome too and so is another favorite at our house, Upside-Down Apricot Cake! What? Never heard of it? I think I know why… First, let me tell you about my Grandma. Her mother was a Native American born in Oklahoma before …
Crazy Cake is an easy cake for a beginner to make…and it fun to make for non-beginner’s too! One reason is because you add the ingredients in ANY order you like (!), stir and bake. While the cake is in the oven, you’ll make the topping and then spread it over the top of the …
A client and friend recently put me on to opening up a Medjool date and replacing the pit with a walnut…wow, a nutritious and delicious treat! So quick and easy too. And exchanging pecans further upgraded this indulgence…I know our pecan-farming clients in Georgia will appreciate that! This delicacy reminds me so much of one …
Do you recall the words of poet, Shel Silverstein, “If I eat one more piece of pie, I’ll die! If I can’t have one more piece of pie, I’ll die! So since it’s all decided I must die, I might as well have one more piece of pie.” Well, here’s another kind of Pie Problem. …
For busy mornings, one of our favorite go-to breakfast foods is homemade granola. It’s easy to make ahead and gives us a nutritious start. Since you’re probably not interested in making enough for two meals for 10, this recipe is half of what I make. This is one of those easy and very flexible recipes. …
