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Old Kentucky Nut Cake
I would like the recipe for Old Kentucky Nut Cake. The recipe appeared in at Better Homes and Garden cookbook that my Mother had. The Cookbook would have been published in the 40’s or 50’s. If some has the recipe I would be grateful. Also if I could find a copy of the cookbook, that […]
Continue readingIce Cream Tacos – April Fool’s Day Treat
Here’s another fun dessert idea that isn’t quite what it appears to be. Bake the shells ahead of time and then have the kids help put these ice cream tacos together. Ingredients: 1/3 cup melted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup honey 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp. water 4-5 drops green food coloring […]
Continue readingHamburger Cake – April Fool’s Day Recipe
This cake is so much fun to make. It’s great for April Fool’s Day, but also makes for a fun birthday cake for a little boy (or silly husband). Have fun with it. Ingredients: 1 chocolate cake mix 1 white cake mix Brown paste food coloring Yellow paste food coloring 3/4 cup chocolate frosting, prepared […]
Continue readingMini Eggs & Bacon For Dessert – April Fool’s Day Recipe
April first is almost here. I like to have a little fun with my family, by surprising them with some food that isn’t what it seems to be. Here’s a simple little dessert or sweet snack for the kids. It’s bacon and eggs made from candy. Eggs: 3 Tbsp. chocolate chips (white) 12 M&Ms (yellow) […]
Continue readingCream Cheese Dump Cake – Video Recipe
Yes, I’m a little dump cake obsessed right now. A reader asked if I could post a video on how to make my pineapple cherry dump cake. I didn’t think to film it the other day (just took pictures) and am a bit camera shy, but I did find a great video for you here. […]
Continue readingPineapple Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
This is such a simple recipe, but “oh-so-yummy”. It took my daughter and I about 10 minutes to put together. The hardest part was waiting for the cake to finish baking. About 10 minutes into the hour bake-time the house started to smell amazing. We had planned to make this for dessert after dinner, but […]
Continue readingChocolate Ginger Clusters
These are great for serving at the holidays, and make good gifts too. Chocolate Ginger Clusters • 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips (milk or dark) • 1 TBSP butter • 1 cup toasted chopped nuts (I used pecans) • 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots • 6 pieces crystallized ginger, chopped Cover baking sheet with […]
Continue readingFreezer Pie Crust Dough
There are a lot of ways to use up leftovers, but one of the best ways I know is making a Pot Pie. Why? Because the leftovers are almost unrecognizable in a golden brown, flaky pie crust! It seems that no matter what ingredients I have on hand, when I remember I have pie crust […]
Continue readingEasy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
It wouldn’t be fall without some delicious pumpkin pie. This recipe is as easy as it is scrumptious. If you’ve never made pie from scratch, give it a try. You can use a prepared crust or make your own using this pie crust recipe. The following recipe is from the “Pie Recipes from Scratch” book. […]
Continue readingTomato Pie Recipe
Here’s a recipe from my latest Kindle book The Tomato Cookbook: Tomato Recipes From Soup To Grilled. It’s a great little tomato pie that’s perfect for a light lunch or an appetizer when you have guests over. What better way to show off your homegrown tomatoes? I love this recipe because it is so simple. […]
Continue readingOrange Marmalade Recipe
There is nothing better in the morning than a nice cup of tea and a piece of toast that has homemade orange marmalade spread all over it. The good news is that making this fruit spread is a lot easier than you may think. Give it a try … I think you’re going to love […]
Continue readingOreo Madness
Easiest dessert you’ll ever make! This cost me $4.22 to make. It’s frugal and tasty! It makes 12 muffin-sized desserts. You could also use most sized pans, and then cut them into squares after refrigerating. 1 package of Oreos, crushed to chunky crumbs 1 package (8 ounces) of cream cheese, softened 1 cup of semi-sweet […]
Continue readingChocolate Raspberry Wraps On The Grill
Put your grill or campfire to work for you for more than the main meal. Add this fabulous, fun, and tasty dessert to the menu when you fire up the grill. Use other berries or fruits when they are in season, too. This is a very versatile dessert that the whole family will enjoy. Be […]
Continue readingRhubarb Upside-Down Cake
Mix a yellow or white cake according to box directions. Put into a 9×13 cake pan. Pour 4 cups of rhubarb cut into small pieces over cake. Put 3/4 cup sugar and one pint of whipping cream on top of cake. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes, testing to make sure is […]
Continue readingAmerican Way Dessert Bars
If you’re planning desserts to be served at your Memorial Day or 4th of July picnic, it’s only natural you’ll want to find something with red, white, and blue colored ingredients. Naturally, blueberries and strawberries immediately come to mind. Not only do they fit the bill color-wise, but they’re also in season. When shopping for […]
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