Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These cookies are perfect! I should have made a double batch! 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups flour 2/3 cup cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups chocolate chips, semisweet, milk, or peppermint baking chips 1/4 cup … Continue reading

Cornbread Muffins

Made these last night for dinner to go along with chili. They were good but not great, not super flavorful so if I make them again, I’ll play with the recipe a bit. 1 1/4 cups flour 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 … Continue reading

Peppermint Bar Cookies

Another yummy bar cookie recipe for the holidays. I also over baked this one a tad so may be take it out a bit sooner than you think. 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 sticks butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg, at room temperature 2 teaspoons red gel … Continue reading

Chocolate Toffee Cookies Bars

These were quite yummy but I over baked them just a bit so maybe take them out of the oven a little sooner than you think. They are filled with all the good things – toffee, M & M’s, and chocolate chips. 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup sugar 3 … Continue reading

Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna

Doesn’t that look gorgeous and delicious? It was so, so, so good! I made it for Christmas Bunco and the ladies loved it! And it was super easy to make too! The recipe suggested making it the day before you want to eat it as it tastes better after sitting overnight. 36 Oreo cookies, crushed … Continue reading

Creamy Potato Soup

We went to visit my mother in law last week and I made her some soups to put in her freezer for easy lunches or dinners. This one was surprisingly good! 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large white onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar 4 cups … Continue reading

Satiny Chocolate Glaze

I made this yellow buttery bundt cake for a neighbor friend and found this yummy glaze to top it with and wanted to share because it was delicious! And easy too. 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Combine chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup in a … Continue reading

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Another yummy Summer salad recipe! In addition to yummy, it was easy to make and didn’t take much time either. DRESSING 1 cup mayonnaise (I felt like there was too much mayo so next time I’ll use less) 1/3 cup sour cream 1 clove garlic, pressed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce SALAD … Continue reading

Caesar Salad with Pasta

Two of my favorite things in one dish – Caesar Salad and Pasta! I will definitely be making this one again. And again. And Again. 1 pound fusilli corkscrew pasta 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce … Continue reading

Harvest Cobb Salad

I know this looks like any old salad but it was really good and really easy to make. I will for sure make it again. SALAD 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce 1 – 2 apples, diced 1 pear, diced 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/3 cup … Continue reading