Here we are again, another year almost over as we head into the New Year! I really don’t understand how we got here in a blink of an eye! Let’s ring in 2019 with good health and prosperity with a little help from our friend the pomegranate! No matter how you celebrate, these Pomegranate Bellini ...
Sweet
Spice Cupcakes with Gingerbread Buttercream! Let the Holidaying Continue!
Just a few more days until Christmas and not too much longer until we close the books on 2018! I have another holiday treat for you with yet again, gingerbread! These warm spice cupcakes get all holidayey with a generous topping of that light as air Swiss Meringue Buttercream, flavored with you ...
White Chocolate Peppermint Bark. Put Your Party Pants On!
Well, we have our stretchy pants all washed and tucked away safely in the drawer after Thanksgiving, now it’s time take out your party pants! Yep, here we go all month long there will parties, gatherings, festivities and more! It’s Holiday Party time! Kicking off party and gift giving season with ...
Gingerbread Layer Cake with Maple Mascarpone Buttercream! Go Big All Season Long!
Ok, one Holiday down and on to the next one! For the next month, it’s all Christmas Flavors all the time! Kicking off the season with this behemoth triple layer gingerbread cake! This cake is the right amount of spice and that old familiar gingerbread flavor. Mellowed out by the maple mascarpone ...
Pumpkin Spice Eggnog Cupcakes! Have Your Cake and Eat it Too…Along with Pie!
Can’t decide what holiday flavor to go with for Thanksgiving? For me, Thanksgiving Day was the ok in my head to start thinking and consuming all Christmas flavors all the time. But you still want to honor those Fall flavors for one last big hoorah! So why not combine the two, it’s the perfect segue ...
Mexican Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies! Gluten and Dairy Free, Food Allergy Not Required!
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...