“Extinct” Cupcakes

I am currently working on a sci fi tv series for BYUtv called “Extinct”.  I can’t say much about it yet so these cupcakes that I made for the crew for Christmas will be a bit of a teaser for you, maybe it will make you curious enough to watch the show which I think … Continue reading

Caramel Apple Pie

Decided to step up the Thanksgiving apple pie this year, and what a step up it was! 1 pie crust, homemade or store bought (I used a Marie Calendar’s frozen one) filling 6 – 7 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt topping … Continue reading

Maple Sugar Cookies

These are delicious!  Made them for Thanksgiving and everyone loved them. cookies 2 1/3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/3 cup oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon maple extract frosting 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

Salted Caramel Sugar Cookie Cups

Needed some treats for a couple of events so tinkered around in the kitchen and came up with these which are easy and delicious. 1 pouch sugar cookie mix plus ingredients called for on package 1 bag caramels, unwrapped 1/3 – 1/2 cup evaporated milk chocolate candy melts for drizzling sea salt for sprinkling 1  … Continue reading

Cinnamon Zucchini Bundt Cake

Bob’s dad is in town this week visiting from California so we gathered all the grand kids together that live in Utah and had a big family dinner on Sunday.  My garden is just about done but there were a few zucchini left so I made this cake for dessert.  It was great, amped up … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Granola Muffins

Who doesn’t love a good muffin for breakfast?  Or as a snack?  Or as dessert?  I could eat them all day long and these were no exception. 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup granola 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 3/4 cup oil 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

Lemon Chiffon Cookie Cups

It was my cute friend Cami’s Bridal Shower this morning so I made these sweet little cookie cups for the happy occasion.  They were really easy and really yummy! cookies 1 pouch sugar cookie mix plus ingredients to make cookies filling 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), softened 4 cups powdered … Continue reading

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

I bought way too many strawberries for the waffle bar so looked around on Pinterest and found these.  I knew Bob would like them and I was right. bars 1 cup old fashioned oats 3/4 cup flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice … Continue reading

Homemade Eclairs

Courtney and Jaren came over for dinner the other day.  Courtney requested eclairs for dessert and I realized that I have never made eclairs before!  They tasted delicious, exactly like eclairs should but they were kind of flat so I need to up my pastry piping game in order for them to look like eclairs … Continue reading