There is a feeling of spring in the air. I realize it is only early March, and where we live there will be several more months of snowy days to come. While the forecast is calling for snow this weekend, in the yard there are …

Soft slightly salty caramel is sandwiched between chocolate shortbread cookies in this updated version of the traditional Linzer cookie. A drizzle of melted chocolate adds another layer of flavor and a little edible glitter makes the cookies sparkle. This amazing flavor combination brings a new …

This incredibly tender decadent dark chocolate cake is topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting making one of my favorite flavor combination. Special dark cocoa powder along with dark chocolate chips make this a chocoholics dream cake. Peanut butter chips and a thick blanket of …

I don’t know about you, but I really enjoy sipping a coffee or an espresso with some Irish cream, especially on a cold weekend morning. I also love a good chocolate chip cookie, soft and chewy, chocked full of chips. I have been in the …

Gingerbread Cake The spirit of the holidays come alive in this delicious and moist gingerbread cake.  Toasted almonds, candied citrus, and rum soaked currents mingle with Lebkuchengewürz (German gingerbread spice) to make a most memorable combination of flavors.  Topped with a lemon zest frosting, this …

Cooks Notes Soft and chewy dark chocolate cookies are studded with white chocolate morsels and brandy soaked cherries to bring a favorite holiday flavor alive.  A drizzle of cherry brandy icing puts all the flavors together to make that chocolate-cherry dream come true.  My grandfather …

BUTTERSCOTCH RECIPE When it comes to cookies, I am a huge fan!  I don’t think I have met a cookie I did not like (well there are some I like more than other of course).  In general however I find I do prefer a soft …

CakeS with Toasted Pecans Few things smell as wonderful as the aroma of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven early in the morning, and what a welcome treat for your holiday or overnight guests!  However making traditional yeast rolls requires a lot of time and …

Blueberry Filling Handfuls of fresh blueberries fill a buttery crust offering all the amazing flavor of a fresh baked pie.  These easy-to-make bars require very little prep time and are incredibly delicious.  Enjoyed as the perfect companion to your morning coffee or for an after …

CHOCOLATE CAKE Decadent rich and silky dark chocolate makes these ooey, gooey, chewy brownies the best you may every taste.  Thick and sinfully delicious these brownies are studded with chunks of chocolate goodness and topped with even more.  Sure to satisfy the chocolate lover in …

BLUEBERRY CAKE Naturally sweet blueberries are tossed with lemon zest and baked with almond flour to make this incredibly tender cake.  Covered in an almond glaze and topped with a mountain of plump berries this cake is bursting with fresh flavors.  Blueberry and almond have …

BANANA CAKE These easy to make Banana Bread Bars are studded with toasted walnuts and topped with a creamy smooth browned butter frosting.  This recipe is a great way to turn those ripe bananas into a treat the entire family will enjoy.  Sour cream brings …