A yummy, hearty (and not too sweet!) treat to enjoy this fall! I'm seeing apples and pears on sale in my stores, and I imagine you're seeing the same in yours. Get fun and creative with apples and/or pears with this easy dessert! My guess is that you've already got all the ingredients on hands, and you just need to grab some pears. (You can make the exact same thing with … [Read more...]
Football Cupcakes
Make a batch of these adorable football cupcakes for your next watching party, neighborhood block party, or tailgate! These football cupcakes are a delightful and fun treat for your next pigskin party! We're getting clever with tootsie rolls, and here's how it goes... Once cupcakes are baked and cooled, spread on the chocolate frosting first. Then melt … [Read more...]
Skillet Peach Raspberry Crisp
Real quick... You gotta make this before summer officially ends. (Down here in south Texas, that means I have about 2 more months to make this. LOL) This is a fabulous summery dessert and you MUST MAKE IT. Here's how it will look on your countertop... The invitees to this party! Add the fruit to bowl, and toss with lemon juice. Add in the sugar, … [Read more...]
Chocolate Croissant Bake
Oh my heavens. Yes, chocolate for breakfast. Chocolate croissants for breakfast. The French do it, so why can't we??! Well, we can. And we should. And we will. Here's how this will go down in your kitchen... Break up the croissants and add in single layer. Sprinkle the chocolate chips. Be generous here ;) Very generous! Add dollops … [Read more...]
Beachy Cupcakes
Beachy Cupcakes are a must-try recipe this summer! I love doing fun and creative things with food....that are also simple enough for me to actually pull off! (I've tried a number of fancy types of cakes and cupcakes and I'm just going to stick to budget friendly meals, with the occasional fun treat like this!) These Beachy Cupcakes are perfect summer treat and fun for … [Read more...]
Key Lime Pie
A refreshing summer dessert! This Key Lime Pie will be at hit at your dinner table, your neighborhood block party or your church summer potluck! Here's a quick rundown of the how-to... Crush the graham crackers. In a food processor, or with a rolling pin in a plastic baggie. Get them as small as you can! Add some sugar. And then melted butter. And the … [Read more...]
Pineapple Cupcakes
A little taste of the tropics with these Pineapple Cupcakes! These Pineapple Cupcakes will whisk you away with each bite. They have just the right amount of pineapple and coconut flavors, and they are soft and moist (thanks to the pineapple!) too! Here's a rundown of how easy they are... Make the batter and fold in the crushed pineapple.... Add to … [Read more...]
Berry Crumble Pie
You want to know what I love about crumble pies?! Well, it's two things really. One - you don't have to stress about making a lovely edging around the top of the pie when you have the top layer of crust. Two - you can pile the crumble super high for extra sweetness. (Which is important with this pie...because the berries can be tart!) With this Berry Crumble Pie, we … [Read more...]
Apple Crostada
So.....this was supposed to be an apple pie. Well...I meant to make an apple pie. But I didn't have 2 rolls of pie crust. (I know I could have made it, but I was in a real time crunch.) And you know what they say... When life only gives you 1 pie crust, you make a crostata. Oh wait... That's not right, something about lemons...but whatever. You get it. A … [Read more...]
Peppermint Muddy Buddies
Peppermint Muddy Buddies ~ A Great Homemade Holiday Gift! I've put a peppermint-y spin onto the classic "puppy chow" or "muddy buddies." And it's uh-mazing. Irresistible. Like, you might need to make an extra batch just for yourself. And more if you plan to share with the kids. So, it kinda ends up looking like this... 2 batches - holiday gifts 1 batch - ME 1 … [Read more...]