Cookie Butter Truffles

These were delicious! And so very easy to make. I’ve made them twice since I found this recipe – one batch of Halloween themed truffles and another batch just to experiment with different things to roll them in (see above picture) and they were delicious both times. Highly recommend! 1 1/2 cups pretzel sticks 2/3 … Continue reading →

Sourdough Peach Cobbler

The hubs loves peach cobbler and said this was a good one. Me? I’ll choose chocolate every time over a fruity dessert. But I love him so I make him peach cobbler. Occasionally. FRUIT LAYER 3 pounds whole ripe peaches 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg … Continue reading →

Caramel Frosted Zucchini Pecan Bars

Another great recipe in the arsenal to fight against the seemingly never ending onslaught of zucchini . . . BARS 2 eggs 12 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups shredded … Continue reading →

Mini Treat Kabobs

I have been working the past couple of months at my day job in film and television so haven’t had a chance to do porch treats in awhile. (For an explanation of porch treats, click here.) But I have some time off now so decided to do porch treats yesterday. I’ve seen this idea a … Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars

I think the zucchini is finally slowing down and can I just say, it’s about time. It was a good battle but I’m exhausted. These were great, almost more like a sheet cake than bars but delicious either way. 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 1/4 cup milk 3 eggs 2 1/2 … Continue reading →

Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake

If you don’t tell, no one will know there is zucchini in this cake, not even your veggie hating kids. 1 box German chocolate cake mix (I used a chocolate fudge cake mix) 2 cups shredded zucchini 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped nuts, I used … Continue reading →

Simple Vanilla Ice Cream

Got a new ice cream maker for free with my Kohls cash. Do you shop there? I love Kohls, mostly because they have a petite department and I can find short pants for my short legs. I have lost a little weight lately so bought some new clothes in a smaller size and ended up … Continue reading →

Strawberry and Nutella Stuffed Waffles

Next up in the stuffed waffle department, Strawberry and Nutella Stuffed Waffles and yes, they were as delicious as they look! Classic Waffle Batter 2 cups flour 1 – 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups milk 2 eggs 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Filling for dessert waffles, per waffle … Continue reading →

Brownie Bites

I got a new silicone brownie bite pan so decided to give it a go with this Disney recipe. Brownie bites are so hard to get out of the pan but the silicone pan made it a snap and they were just the right size. I left some plain and I sprinkled some with powdered … Continue reading →