Ever since I started baking sourdough bread back in August, I have been wondering about other ways to use the excess starter. Once you have a batch of starter going, it has to be fed regularly, and … [Read more...]
Halloween Cake Pops II
Not long ago I posted my first attempt at making cake pops. It was a fun project, so I decided to try it again. I did everything the same as last time, except this time I used only candy … [Read more...]
Cherry Pie Muffins
I couldn't say no to a breakfast muffin with the taste of cherry pie. These muffins are made with pie cherries for that tart cherry taste and have a crumb topping to put a little sweet crunch on the … [Read more...]
Mandarin Orange Tea Cake
I love the scent of orange zest and the taste of mandarin oranges, and this cake has both. This beautiful cake starts from a pound cake mix, is filled with sweet mandarin oranges, and is topped with a … [Read more...]
Easy Fish Tacos
I have been away from home for a couple of days with my daughter Angela. We drove to Tulsa on some business on Thursday, then got back to Little Rock late Friday just in time to prepare dinner for the … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Polka Dot Bars
These Peanut Butter Polka Dot Bars make a pretty addition to a fall party table because of their seasonal colors, and they entwine the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, always a winning … [Read more...]
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Probably about ten years ago a teacher friend and I were discussing side dishes for Thanksgiving, and she told me that her family always requested these Green Beans with Caramelized Onions. She gave … [Read more...]
Savage Chili
When the weather turns cool a bowl of chili is one of my favorite meals. Savage Chili is a recipe I have been making at my house for several years because it is easy to put together and super … [Read more...]
Cheesy Cocktail Muffins
Our weather was cool and damp in northeast Arkansas today, perfect for a bowl of Savage Chili, so I paired it with a new muffin recipe. When my friend Bonnie gave me this recipe she told me that at … [Read more...]
Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
The dessert that I made today is from a recipe in my cookbook 500 Cupcakes. I could hardly wait to get these finished today. When I opened the oven to take out the cupcakes I could smell the mint … [Read more...]
