• My new FAVORITE Brookie

    Ever since Brookies came onto the scene a few years back I have been LOVING them.  There is just something so yummy about bringing together 2 of my favorites, brownies and chocolate chip cookies. A little something extra As much as I love the traditional brookie I wanted to add in a little something extra…some caramel.  Now I could have just used some salted caramel sauce or caramel candy but I thought rolo’s would really put these brookies over the top. The rolo candy not only adds in a little caramel but also an extra bit of chocolate making these brookies truly something to remember.   Even the batter looks…

  • lemon bars for everyone

    Summer is here .  It is time to enjoy friends and family around a BBQ or campfire…or for a fun night in with all those that you love.   For me summer means it is time to indulge a little and these lemon bars are a perfect treat, and even better they are gluten free making it even more perfect for all of our family and friends. I have several friends who are living a gluten free life, and I am so, so impressed with them, but I know it can sometimes be hard for them when they are out with family and friends to enjoy everything…especially dessert, so I…

  • Salted Caramel Makes Everything YUMMY

    In my opinion Salted Caramel can anything and everything yummy…especially brownies.  Yes…Salted Caramel Brownies, I mean how good does that sound?  To me it sounds AMAZING! Hello Goodness… I have always been a big, big fan of caramel but salted caramel, well that is taking my like to love.  The balance of sweet and salty makes it a perfect bite and when you add it with chocolate…it doesn’t get any better. I usually make my own salted caramel sauce but for these brownies I used this Salted Caramel Sauce.  I love it because it is thick and super creamy, and holds up well as it is baked.  You can use…

  • perfect for any celebration!!

    I love chocolate chip cookies!  I mean I L.O.V.E chocolate chip cookies and have been on the hunt for the perfect one for a long time. In the meantime I have a found a M&M Cookie Bar that is pretty amazing and SO EASY…much easier than any traditional cookie recipe I have found and OH SO GOOD! Bring on the fun The beauty of these bars is you can really add anything you want to them.  You can use the M&M’s like I did, or add in oreo cookies, or your favorite candy chopped up a bit.  You could also add in nuts, or butterscotch or peanut butter chips.  Some…

  • A new way to sundae

    Confession time…I never once had a traditional strawberry shortcake until I was in my 20’s.  Growing up my mom and grandmothers made their own version of “shortcake” with pie crust.  Yep you read that right…pie crust. It is all about the crust My dad’s most favorite dessert is crust and strawberries.  It is really as simple as it sounds….it is pie crust topped with chopped strawberries.    The key is the super flaky and very tender pie crust, and how we cut it.  Trust me this will change how you think about pie crust! Double duty crust recipe My MeeMaw and Mom have been using this recipe for both these…

  • The ULTIMATE Rice Krispies

    My brother, James, is a HUGE fan if Rice Krispie treats.  So much so that that is all he asks for when his birthday rolls around.  I am, of course, more than happy to make them because he has to be one the hardest people in the world to buy for.  If rice krispie treats make him happy I am in. Family Affair My brother has now got my nephew loving rice krispie treats as well.  Truth be told I love to make Wesley just about anything so rice krispie treats are becoming quite the regular treat around our houses. Taking it to the next level Me being me I…

  • Homemade Ice Cream has never been so good (& easy)

    Summer is officially here and it is ICE CREAM TIME!!  Honestly it is always ice cream time in my world, but especially in the summer.  I mean just look how refreshing it looks…it is the perfect summertime treat!! Homemade and OH SO EASY! Growing up my dad would always make homemade ice cream for every get together we had in the summer.  Way back then he used one of those old fashioned ice cream makers where you had to sue rock salt and it seemed to take FOREVER (at least to a kid it seemed like forever)!   Now I use a much smaller machine and it is done in…

  • Easiest Pie EVER

    Ok, Ok I now I talked a lot about how much I love all the berries right now yesterday, but I just have to share one more recipe with you.  This one is all about blueberries and they are SOOOO good!! Easiest Pie I have EVER made I love summer.  We are in the pool all the time.  Playing with my niece and nephew.  Enjoying the sun (& humidity).  Eating yummies whenever I want and loving every bite.   The only problem is I don’t want to spend a ton of time int he kitchen and lets be honest traditional pie takes a while…but these Blueberry Pie Bars don’t.  Trust…

  • A tart to brighten your day

    Summer is here and that means it is time for everything lemon.  Yes…you will see lemons in a ton of recipes over the next few months.  I cannot get enough lemon in my life…especially in the summer! A tart … yes a tart Ok now I know these like bars and you can call them that for sure, but they are made in a tart pan so a tart they will be.   Can I just tell you how much I love my tart pan.  It makes the most beautiful desserts (like this berry tart) and it is so easy to clean, which is always a plus.   Check out…

  • Homemade Oreo Whoopie Pies…YES please

    So I am sucker for Oreo Cookies.  There is usually a package of them in my pantry at all times.  I have tried almost every variety but the classic is still my favorite.  What is your favorite? Why make them yourself? I ask, why not?  First, look how cute they are.   Two little pillowy cakes with a  creamy center…I’m in love.  Second, they are DELICIOUS!!  Third, they are SO EASY. Yes, they really are easy.  I know I was surprised too but trust me they are really are so easy. Let’s talk cake The beauty of whoopee pies is that they are a cake and cupcake that had a…