No gluten, no problem. Can't do dairy, I got you covered. Deathly allergic to nuts, fear not! Craving something sweet with a little heat? Who isn't? These scrumptious Mexican Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies check all your boxes! They are sweet, but not too sweet, packed with cinnamon flavor, rich ...
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Maple Bourbon Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart! Fancy Fall Dinner 2018!
Maple Bourbon Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart. Whew, I think I burned a few calories just saying that out loud! Good, you can put those calories towards your intake of this super delicious, decadent, rich fall fancy tart! Speaking of Fall and fancy, I created this delectable for our annual friends ...
Coconut Pumpkin Soup! Fall Flavors Fiesta Continues!
This week, I am taking a break from the sweet and switching to savory. I’m still sticking with my fall flavors theme though. A comforting coconut pumpkin soup! Filled with pumpkin spice, with some heat thrown in all mellowed out by the creamy coconut milk. Perfect for Sunday Supper with plenty of ...
Apple Pie White Chocolate Chip Cookies! Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice, Seriously!
Welp, I am back on the apple train. I can’t help it, I like what I Iike. And I like, I mean like, like these apple pie cookies! The combo of the warm apple pie spices, chopped up dried apple, cinnamon/sugar bursts and white chocolate chips all with a chewy texture are what life’s little pleasures ...
Grandma’s Homemade Sloppy Joe! Have Some More Schloppy Joes!
Sloppy Joes is one of those old school dinners that fed a large family and was enjoyed by most in the brood. In fact, when my mom told us we were having sloppy joes we rejoiced! Which rarely happened when associated with my mom’s cooking. Sorry Mom. But she would make my Grandma’s recipe for Sloppy ...
Apple Cider Poached Pears. Fall, My Second Favorite F Word!
Yes, more apples, you know what they say, an apple a day…. or apple brandy a day.. :) Come on it’s apple season, what do you expect. This time though I am bringing pears to the party. This simple, yet elegant dessert is the perfect ending to any dinner party. Be sure to impress guests with this ...
Wine Club! Formerly Known as Book Club!
We got the band back together again and re-booted our book club from last year to Wine Club! Because, come on, that’s all we did anyway was drink wine, eat food and catch up! So, let’s just call a spade a spade. ...
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Toasted Meringue! All Pumpkin All the Time!
Well last week we kicked off apple season with apple cider sangria. Sticking with those fall themes, this week is all about the pumpkin! These pumpkin spice cupcakes with a toasted meringue are reminiscent of the classic pumpkin pie in cake form! The warm spices and the addition of the pumpkin puree ...
Apple Cider Sangria! Perfect Fall Cocktail to Kick Off Apple Season!
Every party should have a signature drink. Something you can make in a batch and have ready to hand to your guests as they enter your home! It should go along with the theme or the season. Well I have the perfect fall signature drink for all your fall parties and gatherings. Apple Cider Sangria! So ...
Cinnamon Date Banana Bread Pudding Cake! Gluten/Grain/Refined Sugar Free!
This cake is part bread, part cake, part gooey and all parts delicious! As the weather turns and the temps start to cool off you crave those cozy homey comfort flavors. This is just that. Warm spices of cinnamon and cardamom combined with the banana and date make for the perfect fall dessert or ...
