Browned-Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Something wonderful happens when you brown the butter for these cookies, as well keeping the batter in the ‘frig overnight before baking. Seriouseats.com shared this on their website and with good reason. The marriage of the ingredients...

Tiki Ribs

Sticky, gooey, finger-licking good luau-style ribs. I forgot to add the paper umbrella, but feel free… the cherries and fruit entice the younger ones in the house. After all… who doesn’t want a cherry on top? While ribs are...

Mint Julep Champagne Cocktail

Not an expert on preparing the ever-famous mint julep?  No worries… this version will fool them all!  A lighter approach to a Kentucky Derby classic. Now get your fancy hat and toast the most anticipated race of the year!

Blackberry-Mint Julep

Not a fan of straight bourbon? Try a julep… a favorite down south, especially around Derby time. Food and Wine magazine offered this version back in 2012 and I do dig it!

White-Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries w/Citrus Sugar

ummm… yum!  Strawberries coated in decadent white chocolate and then dipped once more with a citrus sugar blend.

Tequila-Thyme Lemonade

Thyme for a tequila cocktail.  A little sugar, lots of lemon, a bit of thyme and tequila muddled together in a tasty little drink. Find Out if Tequila is a Stimulant.

Ma & My Cherry Pie

Cherry pie has always been one of my favorites.  I’ve taken my mother’s already fabulous recipe and tweaked it to make it a mother/daughter delight.

5 Tips to Avoid Weight Gain

Instead of battling the bulge, why not prevent it altogether?

A Fizzy and Infused Gin Cocktail

Thank you to the brilliant Brit James Pimm, for infusing gin with herbs and fruit back in the 1840’s.  Pimm’s No. 1 is what he called it, and when it’s jazzed up with some soda water (ginger beer here), fruit and herbs, the...

Crumb Cake 101

You’ll have to hide this crumb cake.  Even from yourself… I promise it won’t last very long if left out (I’ve been known to double-up on the crumb topping… shhhh!)