I really love making bar cookies. With just a little effort you get a large return. I’m also a little obsessed with almond paste right now, too. I just love the flavor. The original recipe uses coconut in the streusel, but since cherry and almonds have a natural affinity towards each other, I thought I [...]
Dr. Pepper Texas Chocolate Cake
Okay, a little Syracuse, NY trivia for you. When in Syracuse, where’s the best Bar-b-que joint in town? Why that would be the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que restaurant! They have the best lip smakin’ ribs, biscuits, bbq beans…..really, must I go on? My mouth is watering. So, last year when we were visiting Syracuse I just had [...]
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée. Wow, this stuff is good. Now this isn’t your typical custard-style crème brûlée, it is much lighter in texture, but still quite delicious. I could even see this being a filling for a pie with a graham cracker crust and topped with freshly whipped cream with a touch of vanilla and powdered [...]
Chocolate Cupcake/Muffins
Seriously….these have to be the easiest and MOST AMAZING chocolate cupcakes I have ever made. Now my husband kept calling them “muffins”, which made me think that these would be great “muffins”, too. You know how your kids always go to the market with you and choose that ginormous chocolate muffin that you end up [...]
Deep-Dish Apple Pie
I’m not much of a pie person, but around the holidays I just feel compelled to whip up a few. Apple is always a winner, and this one is really tasty. I love the different textures, from the flaky crust, soft and sweet apples, to the crunchy streusel. Oh yes, this little pie has [...]
Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies with Chocolate Ganache
Chef Jodi Wollitz from Delish Dinners, located in Flushing, Michigan, gave me this recipe. Jodi is an amazing chef and just look how beautiful these delicious little bites are. Here’s a hint, they taste ten times better than they look. You will be sure to impress even your pickiest of guests with these beautiful and [...]
Pumpkin Cake
Wondering what to feed your hungry crowd for dessert this holiday? Wonder no more. These delicious and moist cake bars (it is a cake cut into bars….a cake bar!) is the perfect ending to any holiday feast. There is a perfect balance of sweetness, pumpkin flavor and spice to please even the pickiest eaters. I [...]

