7 Layer Magic Bars – Holiday Versions

7 layer bars are my downfall. The whole concoction is a wonderfully soft gooey bar that is truly irresistible. They’re easy to make and even easier to eat. I love the classic recipe from Eagle Brands, but here are some new versions to add to your holiday baking.

Blueberry & Buttermilk Scones

A perfect breakfast or treat with afternoon tea.  Don’t forget to serve pats of softened butter alongside.

Peppermint Bark

Candy canes are Christmas. Smashed up and mixed with TWO types of chocolate? The perfect combination creating a holiday treat no one can resist. Share the wealth and bring as gifts to work parties, family functions and all of your holiday...

Old – Fashioned Ginger Cookies

Here's a Holiday favorite in our house. I can't take credit for it as this is from Jamie Deen but we loooovvve ginger and these cookies are perfection - a little crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle.

Black Bottom Coconut Bars-Can Be Gluten Free

This is the perfect treat to pack in your kids lunches or ship to your college age kids at school. I am going to try a few bar recipes in the upcoming month because they are easier to ship. I also made this one gluten free. You can substitute...

Candied Sugar & Cinnamon Pecans

In need of a quick hostess gift? Holiday exchange catch you off guard? A batch of homemade candied nuts will suffice in such a pinch. Sally’s baking addiction has this delicious and simple recipe and I thought Tips should pass it along.

PILGRIM HAT COOKIES–easy enough for your kids to make

Here’s a treat that the kids will love and can help make as their contribution for Thanksgiving. The best part is that you might already have the peanut butter cups, left over from the Halloween. You only need three ingredients: thin chocolate wafers, small peanut butter cups and yellow piping icing. You can buy cake mate icing at […]

‘Spiked’ Pumpkin Ice-cream Float

Autumn begins at the end of this month. To me that means that it’s closer to pumpkin time. Pumpkin, ice cream, beer… together you ask? Why yes why not. An adult beverage due to the beer people, so this is so not for the underage.