Gooey Biscoff Chocolate Chip Bars

Who doesn’t want these, right? They were pretty good but I think the baking time for the bars was a bit too long. I wanted the bars to be soft and chewy but they were a little dry. I’ve adjusted the baking time to a little less. BARS 1 stick melted butter 1 box yellow … Continue reading

Funfetti Secret Center Cake

Cute cake right? But wait, there’s more! Here’s a look at the inside of the cake. How did I do that, you ask? With my fancy new Secret Center Cake Pan from Pampered Chef that looks like this This cake pan set makes some cute cakes! You can have little individual wells so each slice … Continue reading

Vanilla Pudding Bundt Cake

If you follow my blog then you know that I am a fan of bundt cakes. I think it’s because they are a little denser than ordinary cakes also easier to make and ice than regular cakes. I don’t know how this one tasted because it was a birthday cake for my friend Allyson but … Continue reading

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These were very easy to make especially if you have a food processor. They’re good but not very sweet which I know some people would prefer. But if you like this combo, then these are for you. BARS 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups graham cracker, animal crackers, or vanilla wafer crumbs 2 cups powdered … Continue reading

Cinnamon Scones

I also made some Cinnamon Scones for Book Group the other week. They too were divine. And also time consuming but not difficult. CINNAMON BUTTER 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon SCONES 1/2 cup creme fraiche (you can find this at Trader Joe’s) or sour cream … Continue reading

Maple Oatmeal Scones

I hosted Book Group this week and decided to make scones for the dessert. These were the first and they were delicious! Really, really good. They aren’t hard to make but they are a bit time consuming. Here’s a closer look SCONES 1/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup real maple syrup 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla … Continue reading

Chocolate Hazelnut Crumb Cake

I promise you, it tastes just as good as it looks! 6 oz Nutella 1/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature 1/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1 egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, cut into 1″ … Continue reading

Very Green Orzotto

Another delicious dinner, packed with veggies and pasta, YUM! 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 green onions, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups orzo pasta salt and pepper 6 cups vegetable broth, warmed 1/2 pound brussel sprouts, cut in half 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 2 medium zucchini, cut into bite size … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Scones

YUM! These were pretty easy to put together and they were delicious so if you need some scones in your life and let’s face it, who doesn’t then give these a go! SCONES 2 1/2 cups Bisquick plus more for dusting 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons (half stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces … Continue reading

White Chicken Chili

My family likes White Chicken Chili. Me? Not so much. But I make it for them because I love them. And then I have salad for dinner. (True story.) CHILI 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 generous tablespoon taco seasoning mix 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used 2 … Continue reading