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a little late to the carrot cake table…
I asked some of my family a few weeks ago what they wanted for Easter desserts and surprising to me a couple of them mentioned carrot cake. Now this may not be so surprising to many of you, but to me it was as I don’t ever remember this cake EVER being on our Easter buffet…EVER!! It is so much more than just a cupcake And just to make things more fun, I have never even had a bite of carrot cake, so from the start this was going to be a super fun dessert to take on. OK, now I know it is crazy that I am in…
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Pistachio fluff?? Yes, please
Growing up there is one side dish that I always remember being on almost every Holiday table…Pistachio Fluff Salad. I also remember that I was never a big fan of it (I didn’t like anything green as a kid) but I knew that everyone else LOVED it). Fluff…yes please!! As I was thinking about our family Easter dinner this year I kept thinking about that green stuff that everyone seemed to love, (& my brother asked for it) so I decided it was time to make it. Now as I am sure you have realized a lot of childhood memories are a little distorted being that they are from…
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hippity hopping & some bunny bait
Easter is just a hippy hop away (get it…a bunny hops) & that means it is time to break out some of those fun Easter treats and this bunny bait is definitely one of my favorites. This super quick treat is perfect for all your Easter baskets, teacher treats, neighbor treats or just a fun yummy for the kids. A treat for everyone The beauty of this little Easter bunny bait treat is that you can use almost any combo of candy that you like. This time I used robins eggs, plain M&M’s and sprinkles with popcorn and pretzels…but you could use chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, mini chocolate caramels, mini peanut…
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Cookies and Dinosaur fun for all (but mainly Wesley)
One of my favorite things in the whole wide world is that my Niece & Nephew call me Chelle Chelle. Another favorite thing is baking for my 2 favorite little people…so when I kept them last week baking was defiantly in the plan … DINOSAUR cookies to be specific. I mean just look how cute he is!! Bring on the Sprinkles…DINOSAUR Sprinkles My nephew is all about dinosaurs. We walk like them, growl like them and even eat like them. So, when I saw dinosaur sprinkles (you can get yours here) I knew I had to have them…I mean for my nephew, of course. As I said, one of the things on our…
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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…
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this ain’t your normal sugar cookie
Sugar cookies are my mom’s favorite cookie. She would eat them everyday, if I made them for her everyday. Thankfully for her I don’t…or her time at the gym would be a lot more than it is right now. Time for something new My Mom is not the only one who loves sugar cookies though. I am also a HUGE fan so when I was at one of my favorite cooking store (Sur La Table) and saw these cookie stamps I knew it was time to make these shortbread sugar cookies. Since I was going to be using a new technique I decided to use a new recipe. I have…
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a flourless cake like no other…
Spring is coming and it is time to start thinking about fun desserts and this Flourless Chocolate Cake is a must make!! No Flour Needed I have always been a big fan of flourless chocolate cakes, anytime it is on a menu I will order it (unless there is something caramel) but I have never made one at home. With Spring coming it is the perfect time to make this super decadent treat. Now I know there are more traditional desserts for Spring like carrot cake, cupcakes, or maybe a fruit option, but for me it is all about chocolate (with a little kick). Amping it up a bit One of my favorite additions…
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my favorite bread pudding
My dad and I are HUGE fans of bread pudding. Since I was a little girl I have always loved bread pudding. I have tried many over the years but there is one that is my favorite. I love the White Chocolate Bread Pudding from Ruggles Green here in Houston. If you ever make it here…you have to go there!! It starts with the bread For a bread pudding to be AMAZING it starts with the bread. For this recipe I went with a brioche. It is a rich and buttery bread that absorbs the custard while not falling apart. I was not planning on making this bread pudding but I…
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Red, White & Hearts for Valentines
Valentines Day is just around the corner and that means it is time to break out all the red velvet recipes and celebrate with the one you love. These whoopie pies will be a favorite Valentines Day treat for sure!! It’s time for a little whoopie…whoopie pie that is I’m sorry I just can’t resist. It is just too easy. Ok…I know enough, lets move on. I love red velvet anything. Red Velvet cake, red velvet cupcakes and especially red velvet whoopie pies. Whoopie pies are just about the best invention ever. They are a perfect cross between a cupcake & a cake that can all be held in your hand.…
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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…
