Romantic Chocolate Pots de Crème
Romantic Chocolate Pots de Crème is my go-to dessert for Valentine’s Day. Why? Because it’s the easiest French finish in my repertoire! It’s a sexy beast, too — silky, smooth, and not too sweet. And...
View ArticleSweet Orange Rolls
These Sweet Orange Rolls taste exactly like sunshine. I know, because I ate an entire pan of them. Good thing the rolls are loaded with Vitamin C and calcium! Need something soft, sweet, and gooey to...
View ArticleStrawberry Jam Twist Bread
There’s nothing about this Strawberry Jam Twist Bread that doesn’t float my boat. It’s soft and gooey, sweet and sticky. And it’s not too difficult to make! Here’s the video recipe, which explains...
View ArticleLemon Chocolate Chip Cookies
I made these Lemon Chocolate Chip Cookies the other day, and they were so lovely, lively, and luscious that I couldn’t wait to share the recipe with you. Betcha can’t eat just one of these...
View ArticleCinnamon Rolls (Kneaded by Hand)
I pity the poor soul who only knows cinnamon rolls as stale, dry pastries obtained at some generic drive-thru donut shop. A real cinnamon roll is a heavenly thing! Gooey. Sweet. Fresh-tasting. And...
View ArticleRustic Nectarine Galette
Nectarines are in full swing now, so I made a Rustic Nectarine Galette! This one-crust pie is nearly identical to the peach galette I made several times last year. The only change? I added a whisper of...
View ArticleEmergency Southern Tea Cakes
I made Southern Tea Cakes the other day, and they instantly put a smile on my face. Are you familiar with these crisp-edged treats? They are almost too easy to make. You can make them in a...
View ArticleSimple Lemon Loaf Cake
This Simple Lemon Loaf Cake is one of the lemony-est treats I’ve ever put in my mouth. Lemon zest and pure lemon extract give the cake its sunny flavor and intense perfume. And nothing could be easier...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Pie with Pretzel Crust
Peanut Butter Pie isn’t merely a pie — it’s an experience. You can make the pie in the traditional manner, with a store-bought Oreo cookie crust and a filling that includes a tub of Cool Whip. For the...
View ArticleButternut Squash Pie
I love every component of this Butternut Squash Pie. I love the all-butter pastry crust. I love the thin layer of crushed gingersnap cookies. I love the light, airy, cinnamon-scented butternut squash...
View ArticleNew, Improved Pumpkin Spiced Cinnamon Rolls
Do you remember the pumpkin-enhanced cinnamon rolls I made back in 2014? Last week, after my friend Jerry told me that he still makes the rolls and gives them away to neighbors at Thanksgiving time, I...
View ArticleEasy Shortbread Cookies
Looking for a cookie that requires just 4 basic ingredients? Make my Easy Shortbread Cookies! These are better than anything you can buy at the store. The biscuits are slightly sweet, slightly salty,...
View ArticleCowboy Cookies
Cowboy Cookies travel under numerous aliases. You might know them as “Kitchen Sink Cookies,” “Everything Cookies,” or “Texas Cookies.” By any name, these big, bold biscuits are yee-haw delicious! I...
View ArticleFruity Pebbles Bars
This recipe for Fruity Pebbles Bars comes to us from Fred and Wilma Flintstone of Bedrock, New York. The bars are sweet, gooey, and as colorful as a basket of Easter eggs. They are a cinch to make in...
View ArticleStrawberry Upside-Down Cake
Hello June, hello strawberries! I picked up some local berries the other day, and promptly turned them into a Strawberry Upside-Down Cake. Are you familiar with this rustic dessert? It has a moist...
View ArticleStrawberry Galette
And the summer hits just keep coming! Today’s entry is a Strawberry Galette that will knock your socks off. I’m talking about a tender, cookie-like crust. And a fragrant filling that doesn’t turn into...
View ArticleMy Favorite Peach Recipes
Happy Fourth of July, friends! Today, in true roundup-form, I wanted to share some of my favorite peach dishes. Hope you find something that floats your boat! 1950s Peach Cobbler. This is my maternal...
View Article1950s Peach Cobbler Recipe
Last updated on August 1st, 2021 Here’s the printable recipe from my “1950s Peach Cobbler” video that was recently published on YouTube. The cobbler is delicious any time of the year. I make it just as...
View Article1950s Sweet Cream Cake
If you’ve never tasted Sweet Cream Cake, please take note: It’s delicious! I found the recipe in the “Betty Crocker’s Picture Cookbook” that was originally published in 1950. The cake is blessed with a...
View ArticleA Lovely Little Chocolate Cake
Last updated on August 29th, 2021 There’s nothing about this Lovely Little Chocolate Cake that isn’t wonderful. It’s moist. It’s light. It’s gorgeously perfumed, too, thanks to the addition of...
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