“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

Homemade Kneaders Caramel Syrup

Yes that is a Death Star waffle.  My son Zach gave me a Star Wars Death Star Waffle Maker for Christmas!  Best son ever!  But we’re not here to talk about that, today we are going to discuss Homemade Kneaders Caramel Syrup which has now replaced maple syrup in my life.  The waffle is a … Continue reading

Turkey Chili

Bob picked out a 20 pound turkey for Thanksgiving and there were 5 of us for dinner!  I don’t even think I need to say it but there was a lot of turkey leftover, like 4 gallon Ziploc bags of it!  So I decided to make chili! 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onion … 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

Easy Maple Cranberry Sauce

I tried out this new cranberry sauce recipe this year and it was really good, a nice mix of tart and sweet. 1 orange 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup real maple syrup 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar Optional Variations Cinnamon Apple – 2 Granny Smith apples, diced (about 2 cups) and 1/4 … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Spring Rice Pilaf

My friend Alisha and I are still attempting to get our catering business off the ground but it’s been a slow go since I’ve been working on a tv series but we did manage to squeeze in a little gig catering a ring ceremony luncheon for a dear friend of mine and this is one … Continue reading

Cheater Baked Beans

Don’t let the name fool you, these cheat in ease of preparation only, definitely not in flavor! 1 pound bacon 2 (28 ounce each) cans Bush’s Original Baked Beans 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup ketchup 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 small onion, chopped 1  Preheat oven to 350. 2  Cut bacon into bite size … 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