I generally do not like raisins in my baked goods. Oatmeal raisin cookies are pretty much my one exception. However, once I substituted white chocolate chips and dried cranberries for the raisins in this recipe - the plain old raisin variety pretty much bit the dust. These cookies are just how a good cookie should… Continue reading White Chocolate Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
Tonya’s Super Fantastic Scones
I have pretty much become famous off these scones - at least in my small corner of the world. My sisters ask me to bring them to anything they can: camping trips, brunches, bridal or baby showers, Mother's Day, treat-day at school. You name it, I'm asked to bring these. The sour cream and baking… Continue reading Tonya’s Super Fantastic Scones
No Bakes “Mountain Bars”
I've been making mountain bars since I was a kid. They were actually one of the first recipes I ever made on my own (Thanks Mom!). This is the same recipe I've been making forever, except I pumped up the chocolate...cause you can never have too much chocolate. The key to perfect mountain bars is… Continue reading No Bakes “Mountain Bars”
Vote For Amy’s Class Treats!
My sister Amy is going to be an awesome teacher. So are all the people in her cohort. I'm really proud of all of them (but especially Amy). Amy's turn for treats is coming up - which means I'll be baking for the class. Here's a little poll so her peeps can decide what they'd… Continue reading Vote For Amy’s Class Treats!
Simple Lemon Pound Cake
Many pound cake recipes require lots of fuss. Here's instructions I found regarding the proper making of a pound cake: *Make sure that all of your ingredients are at room temperature, particularly the fat, eggs and any liquid you may be using. It's essential that all these items be at room temperature: If the butter… Continue reading Simple Lemon Pound Cake
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
This is one of my all time favorite cookies to make. First of all, peanut butter cups are like the perfect treat. Bite sized, chocolate/peanut-y deliciousness. The only thing that could make them more perfect is to wrap them in a peanut butter cookie. I once had to remake these cookies three times between Thanksgiving… Continue reading Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
A few days before any family trip I turn into somewhat of a baking monster. Something inside my brain clicks over into crazy bakerlady mode and I make piles of food. Seriously - if the end of the world happens when I'm away somewhere camping, my family will survive for at least 3 months just… Continue reading Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
Fusilli with Veggie Medley
Happy September! It's officially time to get out my leaf garlands, scarecrows and hay bales. This is my favorite time of year, and as the weather grows a bit chilly at night, I wanted to take advantage of some of the still fresh veggies of summer. So for dinner tonight it was a light pasta… Continue reading Fusilli with Veggie Medley
Cheater Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Sometimes, I just don't feel like an elaborate meal. Thankfully, I have a secret weapon. Costco. A few days ago I picked up a container of cilantro lime shrimp from there, not really sure what I was going to do with it, but certain it would become the base of a simple yet delicious meal.… Continue reading Cheater Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Christmas in a Cupcake
Yesterday, I spent the day at the hospital. It was a very long day. In the morning, my pastor and his wife came down to pray with my Poppa before surgery and to be of tremendous comfort to me. Pastor Phil offered to buy me a coffee, but since I don't drink it, I declined.… Continue reading Christmas in a Cupcake
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