Cream Cheese Plum Crumble - From Boxed Cake Mix

You know, I never realized how very versatile boxed cake mix can be! I always thought that the only way to use boxed cake mix was to prepare...

Chocolate Scotcheroos

   The first time I ever tasted a  Chocolate Scotcheroo  was at my little sister's baby shower, 7 years ago. I took one bite, fell in-lo...

Ice Cream Dream Cake

We are so glad to be back with our friends at Mandy's Recipe box. I have a recipe that is perfect for a nice summer meal, but won't ...

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ORANGE APRICOT AND PECAN BROWNIES

A wonderful friend and generally graceful and lovely lady had an Open House at her Pilates studio. I am a huge proponent, making it to class...

Mint Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

By now I bet you've heard of Duncan Hines' Frosting Creations , right? You take a can of plain frosting and add in a packet of Frost...

AFTERNOON TEA WEEK: MAPLE SUGAR CAKE

I'm a food history nerd, and when studying food history, you can't escape the hunt for something sweet.  It might've been honey ...

ROSE SANGRIA WITH PINEAPPLE AND GUAVA and ASPARAGUS WITH POACHED EGG AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO and POTATO CRUSTED SALMON WITH HERB SALAD and BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK ORANGE TART

We had been trying to find a time to have dinner with friends, and after many attempts we finally established a time. Our Son and their Daug...

AFTERNOON TEA WEEK: CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TORTE

Anyone who has spread a bit of nutella over toast has fallen in love a little bit.  That's because chocolate and hazelnut is a magical c...

AFTERNOON TEA WEEK: PEACH + LAVENDER UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

My Aunt Tina's pineapple upside down cake is a thing of vintage glory. Golden and glistening, it looks pulled from the glossy pages of a...

Sticky caramel baked puddings

If you're trying to stick to a diet, I suggest you look away now, because this is possibly the most decadent, delicious, oozy, luscious ...

BUTTERSCOTCH MARBLE BLONDIE DROPS and CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES and BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BLONDIES and CHOCOLATE COFFEE TOFFEE OATMEAL COOKIES

I am always looking for an excuse to bake, and love to share my cooking with friends. It's one way to show my fondness and affection for...

No Bake Eclair Cake

Another tried and true summer favorite of my childhood.  It is the perfect combination with the light pudding mixture with the dense sweet c...

BANANA CAKE WITH LEMON BUTTER FROSTING

I was walking on the treadmill, enjoying a good book and a peaceful moment when I abruptly came to a standstill - the power had gone out. Th...

ROSEMARY RICOTTA AND PINE NUT TARTS and CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

One of my favorite summer past times is spending an afternoon beside my friends pool. She has a wonderful, relaxed and very welcoming entert...