Homemade Staples: Chocolate Sauce
A good chocolate sauce can really raise the bar for your desserts. If you’ve never made your own chocolate sauce before, you’ll see how incredibly easy it is and vow … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Pound Cake with Candied Lemon Zest
Today is my husband’s birthday. We had a couple friends over to celebrate this past weekend and I, of course, had to make him a birthday cake. But… birthday cakes … Continue reading
Impromptu Entertaining: Chocolate Brownies
When I think about coming up with a quick, easy, and delicious dessert for a little “Impromptu Entertaining”, Brownies often come to mind! I discovered this recipe from a great … Continue reading
Holiday Cookies: Snickerdoodles
One of the delicious cookies that my friend Heather makes every year as part of our Holiday Cookie Baking Party are Snickerdoodles! Rolling cookie dough in sugar and cinnamon equals … Continue reading
Holiday Cookies: White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are always a favorite but this year I thought I’d mix it up slightly and use white chocolate chips instead. I also increased the vanilla and the … Continue reading
2LC: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I’m participating in the Two Little Chefettes December Monthly Challenge. Each month they choose an ingredient that has to be part of your recipe in order to submit it. This … Continue reading
Holiday Entertaining: Pumpkin Dip with Apple Slices
For those of you who have never tried Pumpkin Dip before, it is probably one of the most addicting and fantastic substances that the holiday season can bring. Consider yourself … Continue reading
Holiday Entertaining Cocktails: Hot Chocolate with Kahlua
The weather is getting colder which makes having hot drinks all the more appealing! Kahlua and Hot Chocolate makes a great after-dinner drink to have with guests, or just on … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Whipped Cream
Entertaining with food is all about the little touches. Something that can be store-bought but instead is homemade can make all the difference to whatever you are serving. ‘Homemade Staples’ … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Baked Apple Crisp
In continuing our ‘Elegant and Affordable’ series, I thought I would share a recipe for apple crisp. It can be served warm or cold, though I prefer it warm. Putting … Continue reading
