My mother once told me that Pineapple Upside Down Cake was the first cake she learned to bake after her marriage. She baked hers as a one layer cake in an iron skillet, and it was one of my dad's … [Read more...]
Pineapple Coconut Coffee Cake
This is the kind of coffee cake you're probably going to have strong opinions about. You'll either totally love it or absolutely hate it. I say that because some members of my family have such … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake
The Thanksgiving pies and pumpkin roll are gone, but we won't be without dessert too long at our house. My husband's birthday is a great reason for the next round of baking. Those bygone holiday … [Read more...]
Light Fruit Salad
A fruit salad is a colorful and delicious way to serve up fresh fruit in the summertime. I have a number of recipes I make that are variations of the traditional fruit salad, and I love them all. This … [Read more...]
Blueberry Pineapple Bread
Blueberry Pineapple Bread is one of those recipes that can be served most any time of day. This fruity bread makes a great breakfast, it is a wonderful snacking bread, and most would even find it … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken
I'm always on the lookout for new crock pot recipes, and this one for Hawaiian Chicken is a new one that I tried and added to my collection. The version of the recipe that I made was quite delicious, … [Read more...]
Pina Colada Fruit Salad
You can take a tropical vacation right at home with this Pina Colada Fruit Salad. The colorful blend of fruit along with a frozen pina colada mixer and fruit juice make this a unique salad your guests … [Read more...]
Paradise Cheesecake
I'm sharing this recipe because it is so good everyone should have a chance to try it. I have not made another cheesecake that is put together quite like this one - it's a no bake version - but not a … [Read more...]
Pineapple Pie for Pi Day
Because today is 3-14 and we are celebrating National Pi Day, I thought I should do my part to honor Pi by baking a special pie. This is a Pineapple Pie, and it is my first ever to bake. I have … [Read more...]
Hummingbird Bundt Cake
This Hummingbird Cake is an old favorite that is typically baked as a layer cake, but in the February 2012 issue of Southern Living magazine it is featured as a Bundt cake. I love baking in a Bundt … [Read more...]
