Quicky Sticky Buns — so easy!

Even the grumpiest of mornings won’t last long when serving up a plate of these sweet little treats. Get clever with fruit toppings to ease the guilt of offering gooey morning buns to your kids. Hey… whatever it takes to make your AM...

Amy’s Shortbread

Here is another one of my go-to recipes. You are lucky to get this recipe. Trust me, if you heard the story how I acquired it, you wouldn’t believe it. Sprinkle with green sugar and you have a St. Patrick’s day dessert.

The Kitchen Sink Cookie Tart

Same recipe as Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies.  Need three cups of this recipe for the tart.  An extra dozen cookies can be made with left over batter.  Use any chips or nuts you have in your cupboard to equal 2 cups.

Instant Mardi Gras: Mini King Cupcakes

A traditional King Cake is similar to a twisted cinnamon pastry ring with loads of icing and these days, plenty of sprinkles.  Why not try the New Orleans classic in a cupcake form?  Don’t forget to place the “baby” (which...

Black Tap is ALL That.

Black Tap. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it totally over the top? Yes. Will your kids go flipping bananas if you take them there? Yes. So go once and get it over with. We took the kids for shakes and we split a burger. The kids were so excited to try it that it made […]

Lincoln’s Vanilla-Almond Cake

Allegedly, Mary Todd Lincoln had baked this cake for her presidential husband in order to initially woo him. Obviously, the cake won him over and if you give it go, you’ll understand why. This particular recipe is adapted from...

Dessert of Seduction For Two

How's the saying go?  Oh yeah... Give, and you shall receive.

Chocolate Chip Cookie & Oreo Fudge Brownie Bars

chocolate chip cookies, plus Oreos, plus brownies equal THE most amazing sweet delicacy of all time... seriously.