Cookies Orange Almond Biscotti Crisp and chewy cookies scented with orange and almond, perfect for dunking in a cup of coffee or all by themselves. My little eight... Continue Reading Orange Almond Biscotti»
Salads Winter Fruit Salad with Vanilla Whipped Cream A light and refreshing salad filled with winter citrus and topped with vanilla-scented whipped cream. This isn’t a typical recipe for me to post... Continue Reading Winter Fruit Salad with Vanilla Whipped Cream»
Recipe Round Up 12 Favorite Recipes of 2012 Here we are, another year come and gone. Can you believe it? 2012 was a good year for us. I became a Mom and... Continue Reading 12 Favorite Recipes of 2012»
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Brownie and Candy Cane Ice Cream Baked Alaska A chocolate brownie base covered in peppermint ice cream filled with crushed candy canes, all covered with toasted meringue. I just spent the most... Continue Reading Brownie and Candy Cane Ice Cream Baked Alaska»
Cakes & Cupcakes Lafayette Gingerbread A tender cake rich in molasses flavor and warm spices. Serve with whipped cream for a nice holiday dessert. Last month I had the... Continue Reading Lafayette Gingerbread»
Cookies Brown Butter Shortbread A rich and crumbly cookie with the nutty flavor of brown butter. During the holidays I like to find and create new baked treats... Continue Reading Brown Butter Shortbread»
Breads & Rolls Apple Cranberry Bread A lightly spiced yeast bread filled with apples, cranberries, and pecans. I had a hard time with this recipe. I really did. After my... Continue Reading Apple Cranberry Bread»
Spreads & Frosting Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Sauce A rich chocolate fudge sauce flavored with toasted hazelnuts. It makes a wonderful holiday gift! We’ve been dealing with a bout of sickness in our... Continue Reading Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Sauce»
Cookies Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies Dark chocolate cookies with a puddle of peppermint flavored white chocolate ganache in the center. Perfect for the holidays, or any time of year.... Continue Reading Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies»
Cakes & Cupcakes Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream Tender chocolate cupcakes spiced with cinnamon and cloves topped with rich buttercream flavored with eggnog. A perfect treat for the holiday season. There are... Continue Reading Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream»
Completely Different Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments These easy homemade cinnamon ornaments for your Christmas tree will make your house smell amazing! I have been waiting for months to bake these... Continue Reading Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments»
Muffins & Quick Bread Maple Yogurt Muffins with Pecans Simple muffins flavored with brown butter, real maple syrup, and pecans. These muffins have it going on. Pecans, maple syrup, and brown butter, all... Continue Reading Maple Yogurt Muffins with Pecans»