At holiday time I am often desperate for help in the kitchen. If you stop by to visit while I'm cooking, you may find yourself wearing an apron, and I'm not picky about age or gender. I handed the … [Read more...]
Tunnel of Love (Fudge) Cake
According to recent statistics, the average person celebrating Valentine's Day in 2016 will spend almost $150 to show their affection. Of course, some will spend considerably more if they opt for the … [Read more...]
Heavenly Brownies
Today when I set about to make a dessert I found a box of chocolate cake mix in the pantry. I was determined to utilize that lone cake mix and avoid a trip to the grocery store on a busy Saturday. … [Read more...]
Death by Chocolate Cake
Although "Death by Chocolate" may mean something different depending on who you ask for a definition, I believe all will agree it is an extraordinary dessert filled with many types of chocolate. This … [Read more...]
Fudge Brownie Bars
Ever had one of those days when no matter how much you do you can't seem to get ahead? I know I have. Those days are hard, and it can help if I stop for a cup of tea and a bit of indulgence like a … [Read more...]
Minny’s Chocolate Pie
Since I am such a chocolate pie lover I don't know what took me so long to get around to trying the recipe for Minny's famous chocolate pie from The Help. Of course, there was that secret version of … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Chip Brownies
There are so many good Brownie recipes and so little time to taste them all, but I do keep trying. These Brownies happened because I was browsing the baking aisle at the grocery store last week and … [Read more...]
Mud, Snakes, and Birthday Cakes
When I think of birthdays I think of cakes, blowing out lighted candles, and getting a year older. When my grandson thinks of birthdays, he thinks of mud and snakes. Landon celebrated birthday number … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Filling
Simple chocolate cupcakes get bumped up a few notches with the addition of a luscious cream filling and chocolate buttercream frosting. I baked my cupcakes from a box mix to save some time today, but … [Read more...]
Chocolate Coffee Cake
This recipe is one that I just happened across in a little cookbook called The Best Muffins & Quick Breads by Gregg R. Gillespie. I'm so glad that I found this recipe for a coffee cake made rich … [Read more...]
