I think it’s true what they say: you can never go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate. It’s the combination that I consoled myself with after my first high school heartbreak (think a spoon in the jar and a sprinkling of chocolate chips) and the way we celebrated our marriage (think the best cheesecake […]
If there’s anything I love more than chocolate chip cookies, it’s meringue. And so when I saw The Church Cook’s recipe for Butterscotch Meringue Bars, I knew I had to give it a go! I’m blessed to know Kay in real life and let me tell you, she has a knack for creating mouthwatering dishes! […]
It is no secret that I have an obsession with cookies. We have over 100 cookie recipes on our food blog. I love baking, eating, and sharing cookies. They make me happy. I told myself I wasn’t going to bake any cookies this week because it is so hot outside. I didn’t want to turn […]
Growing up, I had a next-door neighbor named Laverne. She was a grandmother, a wonderful cook, and kept a large backyard garden. Every year in late spring, Laverne would call over the fence and invite me for a slice of her fresh baked rhubarb pie, topped with melting vanilla ice cream. The rhubarb was fresh […]
Whenever I see a recipe that calls for wine, I must admit that I’m immediately drawn to it. It adds such a wonderfully distinct flavor that cannot adequately be replaced by fresh fruit juice. Just a splash can create depth in a quick pasta sauce. Before making this cake, I had never used wine in […]
Help us welcome another guest contributor, Laurie of Simply Scratch, who is sharing a wonderfully easy and impressive recipe for Strawberry White Chocolate Streusel Bars from TK member angpritch. It’s a great dessert for your cookout today. Welcome, Laurie and thank you, Angela! _______________________________________ Strawberries! Beautiful, juicy, red and sweet strawberries! I don’t think […]
There are some recipes, tastes and aromas that evoke strong memories. Memories of childhood dinners with extended family, memories of special occasions. Each Christmas, my grandmother made a batch of her butter tarts to serve alongside the flambéed plum pudding at the end of the meal. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet, […]
If you asked me what my all-time favorite dessert is, the answer would most likely be cheesecake. Cheesecake is not only creamy and delightful but it can also take on almost any flavor, making the options limitless. I love every bite of the delectable treat, from chocolate ganache-topped fluffy sour cream, to the dense, […]
