• no flour needed in these brownies

    I have several friends who are gluten free and I am always on the look out for a great gluten free recipe.  These brownies are not only gluten free but no on will ever know they are because they are SOOOOO GOOOD!!! The fudgier the better I am a HUGE fan of brownies.  I love almost all brownies (like these Oreo Caramel Brownies, or these Espresso Brownies), and these GF Brownies are no exception. The key (in my opinion) to any good brownie is that they are fudgy.  You know what I’m talking about, when you bite into it is almost gooey and super rich.  Not only are these brownies…

  • Blondes (& blondies) really do have more fun

    One of my most favorite times of the year is when the Easter M&M’s hit the store shelves.  I just love them so much…the colors are so pretty, there is pink involved and it also means Spring is coming and the cold weather is leaving.   So to celebrate my favorite M&M’s I decided to make them a star in these beautiful blondies. M&M Fun I have always loved a blondie.  They are sweet, light with the perfect hint of chocolate but these M&M blondies are even better than a more traditional version…they have M&M’s in them which makes them AMAZING!  To make these super yummy it starts with butter…

  • you’ve been good all week

    I can’t believe the first full week of 2017 is already gone.  So what are your New Years resolutions?  I have made a few and will share them next week but would love to hear about yours this weekend.   If you are apart of the 50% of the country who wants to lose weight or at least adopt a healthier lifestyle I applaud you.  I am all about that, but I am also about moderation and enjoying life and these sugar cookie bars are perfect for the moderation and enjoying part.  They just make me smile. Sprinkles, Sprinkles and more Sprinkles Sugar cookies are a favorite of mine.  I…

  • one bowl brownies…make these now!

    BROWNIES!   Don’t you just love the sound of the word?  When you hear the word brownie what comes to your mind first?  Is is chocolate? Dessert? Fudgy? Goodness? Amazing? MUST HAVE (yes I know that is two words)? What about one bowl brownies? The Hubby’s favorite When I hear the word brownie I think of The Hubby.  I think he would eat brownies everyday, all day if he could so I am always on the look out for a great new brownie recipe and the easier the better.   Not only are these brownies amazing but they are so good…and only take one bowl to whip up! One bowl and done…

  • Like no Brownie (Pie) I have ever had

    Brownies are a favorite in our house.  I have made almost every brownie version imaginable.  One of our favorites are these Oreo Caramel Brownies and these Pumpkin Caramel Brownies are a perfect option for this Thanksgiving.  Oh but wait there is so much more to brownies now. It is Pie time… Pie is a must have at our Thanksgiving celebrations.  Do you have pie for Thanksgiving?  What kind are a must?  Pumpkin, sweet potato, apple? In our family there is always a fruit pie of some sort, a pumpkin pie, and normally a pecan pie (I never said we were very exciting).  This year though I wanted to shake things up a…

  • Load them up

    Are you a cookie, cake, brownie, cupcake, pie or blondie fan?  What was that…your a fan of all them?  Oh wait, sorry that was me…I LOVE ALL DESSERT!!  Many times I have a very hard time deciding, but last week I was craving some blondies…and I decided to load them up with some Fall flair making them perfect for the season. A favorite of The Hubby’s The Hubby loves cookies and brownies, amazing blondies a favorite by default.  They have the crunch of a great cookie and the center of a perfect brownie…making them pretty perfect according to The Hubby. Last week I was craving blondies but I wanted to make…

  • Pumpkin +Caramel = Perfect Fall Brownies

    November is finally here and everything Fall is filling our homes and feeds on social media.  I don’t know about you but between the political posts and the pumpkin posts that is about all I have seen.  Well I don’t have anything political to share with you but I do have a pumpkin post for you.  Don’t worry though it has chocolate too, so I hope thats ok. Pumpkin Brownies? Yep, you read that right…we are making Pumpkin Brownies today.  I love baking with pumpkin.  It adds so much moisture without all the fat of butter or oil and without altering the taste.  If you are trying to lighten a…

  • It’s still summer

    OK…I know.  It is September, Starbucks has pumpkin spice latte’s coming out go their ears and halloween candy is popping up at your stores…but guys it is still officially summer!!  Fall is does not start for another 15 days and that means we have just enough time for one more summer dessert (that I personally make year round). It’s all about the curd… SO I am a HUGE fan of lemon curd and always have some in my refrigerator,  I use it for everything from breakfast to desserts.  For me this is a staple year round, it is just so, so good! Now I know the idea of making curd…

  • in honor of all their hard work

    Are you watching the Olympics?  I am pretty sure I have watched more rowing and beach volleyball in the last 2 days than I have ever seen in all my life.  Of course I have also watched a ton of gymnastics and swimming.  I just love the swimming. I have to tell you though, I get tired just watching them.  Yes, just watching them on TV I feel as if I swam a 800 fly.  Yes that was me speaking swim. Honoring them… I love hearing all the stories about how the athletes got where they are now.  Some started at such a young age while others jumped into their sport…

  • Cheesecake in bars + another favorite

    If you were to ask The Hubby what dessert he would want he would say chocolate chip cookies or cheesecake.  If you were to ask me I would say anything chocolate…yes ANYTHING chocolate.  So last week when I was craving something sweet I decided to bring together two favorites into one…Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars. Two in one? Yes…cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies all in one bar for a dessert everyone will love. The cookie batter is a perfect balance of semi sweet chips and dark chocolate chips.  I use both as I think the balance is perfect with the richness of the cream cheese filling.  If you do not care for…