Pina Colada Cake

Bob was having a team lunch at work last week and volunteered me to make dessert.  They were having sort of a tropical themed lunch so this Pina Colada Cake seemed like a good fit.  He texted me during the lunch and said that it was being devoured so I guess it was a win! … Continue reading

Salted Caramel Mocha Bundt Cake

Yup.  It was divine.  We are all totally into the Salted Caramel craze.  Love it.  Courtney and Jaren invited us over for dinner on Sunday and I offered to make dessert and Cort requested something salted caramely so this was the obvious choice.  Try it, I’m almost positive that you’ll like it. cake 1 chocolate … Continue reading

Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

I made these for my cute friend Lindsey’s bridal shower last Saturday.  They turned out cute and delicious. muffins 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 … Continue reading

Chocolate Nutella “Naked” Cake

This was my contribution to the youth cake/dessert auction at church, I wanted to buy it back myself.  I also made these Chocolate Strawberry Waffle Cakes.  I didn’t see the ending bids but my husband Bob said that my three items went for around $100 so that’s pretty good I guess.  I need to make … Continue reading

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

We had a Spaghetti Dinner and Cake/Dessert Auction at church to raise funds for the teenagers camps and activities and I ended up helping with the food, I’m sure you’re all shocked by this!  Someone had the great idea (I think it was Alisha) to do this baked spaghetti instead of just regular spaghetti and … Continue reading

Fondant Topper Cupcake Garden

We had a Spaghetti Dinner/Cake and Dessert Auction at church the other night to raise funds for the Young Women and Young Men’s camps and activities.  The older teenage girls referred to as the Laurels came over to my house a week and a half before and made all the fondant toppers for the cupcakes, … Continue reading

Crescent Layer Bars

Yes, yum x 1,000!!  Made these beauties for the girls at church, they were devoured!  One of the best things about this recipe is that you can use whatever flavor of chips you want and whatever nuts you like best. 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup … Continue reading

Cake Batter Blondies

I made these for a friend last week.  I sneaked a bite before taking them over, they were really good but really sweet and seemed like a treat that kids would enjoy which is a good thing because she has a bunch of little humans at her house. 1 box yellow or white cake mix … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Hulu Chicken

Dinner last night, tasted light and summery also it could not be any easier to make. 1 cup pineapple juice 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts 1 (16 oz) can … Continue reading

Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it or not but we have a new puppy at our house, he is a Pembroke Corgi and his name is Finnegan but we call him Finn and I truly believe that he is the cutest puppy on the planet, see for yourself: Right?  So I decided to make … Continue reading