Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cream Cheese Frosting
This is a picture of the cupcakes I made for Halloween this year. The chocolate ones are my go-to recipe (Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Cake) and the ones with the orange […]
Recipes
Fudge Brownies
I like my brownies fudgy. Don’t get me wrong, I’d eat a cake brownie, especially a frosted cake brownie, I wouldn’t even complain… but I’d be thinking about fudgy brownies […]
Diner Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
I used to love going out to eat at diners but these days I’m flat out disappointed with diner food. It seems there are no decent diners left, the chains […]
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
These gorgeous cupcakes are a little messy to eat and a bit fiddly to make but totally worth the effort! They are not huge on fat but they are not […]
Strawberry Jam
I remember when it was ok for kids to have PB&J sandwiches for lunch at school and I find it hard to imagine my school years without them. Though I […]
Mountain Bundt
I can’t be the only one who thinks the word bundt is funny? I also think it sounds a bit naughty too. I once made a grown man blush by […]
Healthyish Banana Bread
This is a slightly adapted version of the King Arthur Flour “Heavenly Healthy Banana Bread” recipe. It’s not gimmicky, it doesn’t have rare special or hard to find ingredients and […]
Alex’s Popsicles
My granddaughter is lactose intolerant. It means supplements taken before eating dairy, or buying special products for her that generally cost way more then they should. Either way, she tends […]
Rasporeo Cheesecake Squares
I used to feel like I was cheating on my mother’s cheesecake recipe when I looked at other cheesecake recipes, so if I wanted cheesecake it was buy it or […]
Homemade Horchata I & II
Horchata (pronounced or-chaw-tah) is a song by the band Vampire Weekend. It is also a traditional latin drink. What goes in the drink depends on the recipes country of origin. This particular version […]
Spinach Lazagne
This meatless lasagne is light and full of healthy ingredients yet makes a very filling and satisfying meal. I generally serve it with a green salad dressed with a tangy […]
Jerk Pork Patties
It may seem like a very strange list of ingredients if you have never had Jerk Seasoning, If you are a fan of Jerk Seasoning then there is a good […]
Simple Raspberry Jam
I recently saw a recipe for scones in a magazine, the scones in the recipe’s accompanying picture were topped with jam and clotted cream. There was a little explanation at the […]
Lime Posset with Macerated Raspberries
This tangy refreshing dessert looks impressive despite its simple ingredients, and it makes a great finish to a spicy meal. It is wonderful all on its own but the addition […]
Suzanne’s Sangria
I like the sweetness of sangria turned up a notch and I don’t like chunks of crazy fruit trying to go up my nose while I’m drinking it, so I […]
Spanishish Tortilla
This is a healthier version of an authentic recipe, that is to say, this is not an authentic Spanish tortilla recipe.. thus the extra “ish” on the end. If you […]
Homemade Lemonade
If you have never had homemade lemonade you might be pleasantly surprised at just how good it is and how it tastes like nothing you could possibly make from a […]
Rubbed Ribs
I love barbecued ribs! I used to boil them before I finished them off on the grill but then I discovered the rub and slow bake method and now it’s […]
Hot Bean Salad
I was out of potatoes so I threw something like this together one night to serve with broiled (grilled) pork chops. We enjoyed it so much that I kept making […]
Cold Bean Salad
When it comes to BBQs or picnics, this is a nice change from other salads or baked bean side dishes. Plus it’s quick to put together and very filling. Ingredients […]
Salad Tacos
This recipe is an adaption of the Pioneer Woman’s original recipe. I did try it her way but since I don’t like to use taco seasoning packets if I don’t […]
American Style Tacos
This is my taco meat recipe which is nice used for American Tacos, Burritos, Nachos or even 7 layer dip. When I use it for tacos I really prefer to […]
Baked Zucchini Cakes
I was looking for a somewhat healthy snack alternative to breaded fried zucchini so I came up with these. I could not believe how well they browned without frying and […]
Slapdash Chocolate Cupcakes
These eggless cupcakes are basically slapped together using mostly store cupboard ingredients, and although they are not technically a healthy treat they are lighter in fat and sugar than a lot […]
Stuffed Broiled Potatoes
These are a nice alternative to baked or mashed potatoes. I tend to serve them with BBQ’d or grilled meats. People generally call these “twice baked” or “skins”, but since I don’t […]
Strawberry Tart
Depending on your choice of cheese and jam, this delicious tart can be made lighter in fat and sugar but still taste like a non-diet food. The tart in the […]
Sloppy Joes
The sauce for these Joes creeps up on your taste buds so you experience the sweet, sour and salty in waves at first with a big punch at the end. […]