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White Chocolate No-Bake Cheese Cake
I am lucky to be surrounded by amazing bakers in my family. My grandma made this recipe years ago. I only had it once, but have remembered it for... More
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Biscoff Carmelitas
Biscoff Carmelitas Carmelitas aka caramel cookie bars are my newest obsession! We had them at my sister in law's and I knew I had to make them again and... More
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Biscoff Bars With White Chocolate Biscoff Drizzle
Hello friends! Its been a while. I sort of went on a blogging hiatus. I just can't believe that summer has flown by and that we are already well... More
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Texas Sheet Cake
I honestly am not the hugest fan of most cakes. Store bought cakes just don't appeal to me. If I'm going to eat a cake it better be moist,... More
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Lemon Bars
Besides good old chocolate chip cookies and boxed brownies lemon bars were probably the first dessert I made on a regular basis. I think I started making them when... More
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Reese’s Pieces Rice Krispies Treats
A while ago a friend and I were talking about Rice Krispies treat. I kind of really enjoy them. She told me that she loves them with Reese's Pieces... More
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Chocolate Lava Cake
I love chocolate. I love love love this cake. I pretty much love everything that has to do with this cake. I love that each person gets their own... More
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My First Wedding Cake
My sister in law recently got married and she asked me to make her wedding cake. I am all about good tasting food, but making things look pretty and... More
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The Best Buttercream Frosting
I love a good frosting. I have been making a lot of cakes lately and this is by far my favorite frosting. Classic American Buttercream frosting. This recipe uses... More
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Orange”ies”
I really don't know what to call these bad boys except delicious. Really they are like brownies but instead of chocolate they are orange flavored. They are dense and... More
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Rainbow Cake
My sister in law asked me to make this cake a while back. When she sent me the picture of it I thought it just might be the cutest... More
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Twix Brownies
My sister in law saw this recipe and thought of me. As soon as I saw this recipe I knew why she thought of me. This recipe is kind... More
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Easy Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
We have been moving this week (hence the lack of posts recently). It has been a busy and great week, but with moving that means lack of cooking supplies,... More
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Peanut Butter Eclair Cake
I absolutely love eclair cake. I don't exactly know why this cake is called eclair cake. I don't really like eclairs (gasp!) I know! I know! Who doesn't like... More
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Lemon Curd Bars
I found this recipe last month when I was searching for desserts that didn't use sugar. This recipe intrigued me. I have always loved lemon bars, but these didn't... More
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Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
This is a very traditional rice pudding recipe. I love just a plain rice pudding. I don't even want cinnamon in mine. Just give me a warm bowl (yes... More
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Key Lime Bars
A few weeks ago a friend had a cookie making party. We all got together and made a bunch of different cookies. When we left we all got to... More
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Fresh Strawberry Cake
I love trying new recipes! I guess that is why I have a food blog. I love finding recipes and having them turn out just like I had hoped!... More
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Brownie Batter Bites
I grew up in a family that LOVES batters. It wasn't uncommon for us to make a batch of cookie dough and never get around to baking any of... More
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Sans Rival Cake
Catherine of Munchie Musings was our November Daring Bakers’ host and she challenged us to make a traditional Filipino dessert – the delicious Sans Rival cake! And for those... More
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Pumpkin Pie Dessert
What would Thanksgiving be without some sort of pumpkin pie? Now what would you do if you didn't like pumpkin pie? Maybe its not so much the pumpkin but... More
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Lemon Cake with Lemon Filling
My husband and I took the long way home the other day and decided to go on one of our favorite drives. It is this beautiful drive that takes... More
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Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting
This frosting is so good that I think it deserved its own post. I absolutely love cream cheese frosting. I think they are heavenly especially when combined with some... More
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Apple Crisp
Years ago I was at a group function where dessert was served. I have always loved apple crisp so I was excited when I found out that was the... More
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Homemade Yellow Cake Mix…And A Winner!
First things first I am going to announce the winner of the giveaway! The lucky winner of When Life Gives You Kids from Lemon Poppy Cakes is Shirin Rose... More
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Zucchini Chocolate Cake
I love zucchini. I think it is a fabulous vegetable. What other vegetables can you eat steamed, breaded, fried, shredded, in casseroles, in bread, in cookies, and in cakes?... More
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Peanut Butter Bars
I know I know, I always post desserts on here, but I just can't help it! There are so many delicious things out there that I want to make... More
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S’more Bars
I mentioned a while back in my s'more cookie recipe that I would eventually post this recipe. I am so excited to post this recipe! The very first time... More
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Raspberry Frasier
This is my second month of being a part of the Daring Kitchen's Baker's challenge. This month was another fun one. Jana of Cherry Tea Cakes was our July... More
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Chocolate Caramel Brownies
I am all about anything unhealthy that involves chocolate. These brownies have been at the top of my favorite list for as long as I can remember. You really... More
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Honey Sweetened Whole Grain Carrot Cake
It was my sister-in-law's birthday at the end of last month and we decided to surprise her with a little family surprise party. I was put in charge of... More
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Unbelievable Chocolate Cake With Raspberry Filling
My husband's birthday was this last weekend and I spent the few weeks before trying to figure out the perfect combination of flavors for his cake. My husband loves... More
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Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle
This last weekend was my husband's birthday. I made him a traditional cake on his birthday, but we have lots of family that lives close by (which we love);... More
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Velvet Almond Buttercream Frosting
My sweet husband made me an amazing cake for my birthday. The cake was delicious but my favorite part was the frosting! I am not a fan of store... More
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Browned Butter Brownies
Over the years I have made millions (well it feels like it) of brownies. I absolutely love brownies. Most days I would take brownies over cake , and really... More
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Chocolate Dulce de leche flan
I was put in charge of making a Mexican dessert for a cinco de mayo party this week. I will be honest the only Mexican dessert I have ever... More
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White Chocolate No-Bake Cheese Cake
I am lucky to be surrounded by amazing bakers in my family. My grandma made this recipe years ago. I only had it once, but have remembered it for... More
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Granola Bars
I realize that I have been making a TON of desserts lately. I promise I make other things besides desserts. I will admit though that I do enjoy making... More
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Fruit Bars
I think I could stay home all day and just make yummy treats. This would be fine if I didn't want to eat all the yummy treats that I... More
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Chocolate Creme Brulee
Who doesn't love creme brulee right? So how could you go wrong with a chocolate creme brulee? I stumbled upon this recipe one day as I was searching my... More
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Chocolate Pudding
For Valentines day this year my husband insisted on making dinner. I talked him into letting me make dessert. Of course since it was Valentines day I had to... More