Cinnamon Sugar Cupcakes
Don’t let the name fool you, these aren’t overly sweet – just perfectly delicious. The secret is I added applesauce. You can’t even taste it, it just adds this nice… Continue Reading »
Recipes
mascarpone frosting
Mascarpone is like an Italian cream cheese, it’s smooth and rich and can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. When whipped into a frosting it becomes elegant, light,… Continue Reading »
mini Meat Hand-pies
These are LITTLE. I made them for kid’s sized hands, so you know they are small. But they were just enough for a meal or possibly and hors d’ouvres for… Continue Reading »
Pastry Dough
Pie dough always comes in handy. Whether you’re making a sweet fruit pie or a savory meat pie, dough is so versatile and easy to put together. Everyone knows shortening… Continue Reading »
Green Tea Pancakes
I make a lot of pancakes and I’m always looking for a way to change it up and surprise the kids. One morning I added some matcha powder (powdered green… Continue Reading »
Strawberry Compote
I make this as a quick topping for pancakes, but it works for cakes too! ingredients: 1 cup strawberries 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest In a small bowl… Continue Reading »
Coffee & Donuts Cupcakes – link
There is a list on the internet of the “20 Most Inventive Cupcakes Known to Man.” Guess who is number 19?!? My Coffee and Donuts Cupcakes! Very cool! Only the… Continue Reading »
Cranberry Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
I am not one who normally likes ‘things’ in their cupcakes (nuts, fruit, etc) but I tossed this recipe together and it is now one of my favorites! Fluffy cake… Continue Reading »
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
There are buttercream lovers and cream cheese fans, and cream cheese fans are die hard. Versatile in it’s usage, cream cheese adds an authority to frosting making it perfect for… Continue Reading »
Ham Bone Soup
Every year in the spring, O.G. insists on buying a ham for all of us to enjoy. The problem is some of the family doesn’t really care for ham, so… Continue Reading »