Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake

March 2nd for most people is like any other day of the year. But for me, it is the day I celebrate my birth. My own personal holiday if you will. You guessed it; today I turn the ripe old age of…. Ha! You thought I was going to bake and tell. Well, there is [...]

Easy Chocolate Turtles

I have to admit I am not a huge fan of chocolate turtles. If I had a choice between turtles or something else, I would almost always pick the other thing. However, I have friends who absolutely love them. So I figure making batch of the chewy goodness would be a win-win situation for everyone. [...]

An Amazing Pumpkin Mousse

When I think of “pumpkin” and “Thanksgiving”, I immediately think of pumpkin pie. I suspect having a slice for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the past three days was a clear indication I got that recipe down. Now it was time to turn to something a little lighter….well, in texture…not in calories. This pumpkin mousse [...]

Lemon Bars

The other day I was reviewing my calendar when I realized November was just around the corner. Which means I become a baking machine to test new recipe ideas in time for the fast approaching holiday season. My goal this year is to come up with even more original recipes that not only satisfy the [...]

Easy Caramel Apples

When you need to bite down on something to channel the pain, it should be sweet and delicious. My friend Josh recently seriously injured his finger to the point that it required surgery. Brent, our friend James and I decided to assemble a care package that consisted of a fresh batch of Classic Chocolate Chip [...]

Toasted Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Have you ever gotten a recipe idea stuck in your head to where you couldn’t let it escape until your creative destiny was fulfilled? No? Well, me either. Oh, who am I fooling? I was brainstorming recipe ideas for the second loaf of Nature’s Pride I received from Foodbuzz. The thought of creamy pumpkin bread [...]

Shortbread Tart Shell

I’m sitting in my backyard taking advantage of the wonderful Easter Sunday weather.  From time to time, I hear screaming and giggling dancing from my neighbor’s yard.  All 12 of their grandchildren are scavenging for the brightly colored plastic eggs that were hidden in every available crevice early this morning. Brent’s mother will be visiting [...]

Apple Tart Tatin with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This was the dessert for my Saturday Dinner Party. As if the Pesto Goat Cheese Tomatoes, Pear Lettuce Salad, Rosemary Lemon Game Hens, Roasted Vegetables and Savory Couscous weren’t enough; I had to stuff my guests with a delicious and refreshing grand finale. This recipe was one I have come to love and hate at [...]

Homemade Oreo Ice Cream

I know what you are thinking.  “He’s posting ANOTHER ice cream recipe?”  Yep.  Or you might be thinking.  “Is that all he eats?”  Yep, number two.  After the success of the Fruity Berry Ice Cream, I thought I would go for round number two.  This time I went full steam with a decadent blend of [...]

Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Around this time of year, I always end up with a list of people that should receive some sort of holiday token beyond a simple card.  You know the one’s I’m talking about.  The teacher, neighbor, dog walker, landlord, coworker, bank teller, old high school sweethearts, extended family members, mail carrier, religious figure, and the [...]

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