A Lemon Cake To Die For

 I was going through withdrawals until I found a Key Lime Gelato that is even better! My hips aren’t very thrilled but my taste buds are.As I continued my search through Gooseberry Patch, I was ready to try something different.  Dessert sounded fun.  And I was thrilled when I found a recipe for Lemon Cake.  Holy cow, … Read more

HomeMade Brownie Mix – So Easy To Make!

Never buy boxed brownie mix again! Follow the recipe below and make brownies for approximately 30 a mix! This brownie mix is so simple, so easy. Not just frugal but cuts out the unknown ingredients. My kids love these brownies, they’re always a hit. Great for bake sales, parties and school events. My kids love … Read more

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

It can’t get any easier than this! Just two ingredients and you have a moist delicious cake. Great when frosted with your favorite cream cheese frosting. Plan ahead, tastes best after chilling.Five stars because of both simplicity and flavor. Have synthesized the various suggestions here to nail it down spot on. To the base cake, … Read more

Coconut Cream Eggs – Who Can Resist? It’s Every Busy Mom’s Dream Dessert!

A friend of mine invited me to a tiny gathering at her house one weekend. It was a simple party supposedly. She just wanted to catch up with us since work has been eating her schedule lately. She was one of my career-first friends who was still enjoying the single life, or to put it … Read more

No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert

No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert topped with coconut is cool, creamy and perfect for summer. You’ll want to make this easy vintage dessert again and again! I found this little gem of a dessert when I was going through my grandma’s collection vintage recipes. You’ve probably noticed that I’ve been sharing a lot of old retro … Read more

Mackinac Island Fudge

Mackinac Island is an oasis of nostalgia nestled in Michigan’s Lake Huron. To get there, hop on a ferry or small plane to arrive at the tiny little island, less than 4 miles in size. The island is a beloved tourist destination known for its beautiful landscape, quaint small town charm, great restaurants, and most … Read more

Blackberry Lemon Bundt Cake

INGREDIENTSCake3 cups cake flour (360 grams)2¼ cups white sugar (425 grams)¾ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder20 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened (10 ounces)¼ cup vegetable or canola oil (2 ounces)⅓ cup of buttermilk or sour cream, room temperature6 eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extractZest of two lemons1 pint of blackberries, washed and dry Glaze1 cup … Read more

Homemade Pimento Cheese

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon onion powder4 ounces diced pimentos, drained1/2 teaspoon dried mustard INSTRUCTIONS: With an electric mixer, mix the cheddar cheese and cream cheese together. Mix for 2-3 minutes. Add in the mayo and mix. Add in the garlic powder, … Read more

Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Ingredients : 2 tablespoon butter3 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced¼ cup brown sugar½ teaspoon cinnamon10-12 egg roll wrappersoil for fryingpowdered sugar, for dustingcaramel sauce Instructions : In a medium size pan, melt butter, add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often until apples are tender.Pour into a bowl and place in … Read more

Kiwi Vanilla Cupcakes with Kiwi Buttercream Frosting

INGREDIENTS Cupcake base: 1-2 whole fresh kiwis (enough to make 1/3 cup of mashed kiwi) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature slightly over 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 egg whites Frosting: 1 whole … Read more

BANANA LEMON LOAF

Ingredients:Loaf2-3 very ripe bananas, mashed2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup milkJuice of 1 lemon (2 tablespoons juice) Frosting2 cups confectioners’ sugarjuice of 1 lemon1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf … Read more

Lemon Coconut Cake

Lemon filling 1 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch4 egg yolks, lightly beaten2 teaspoons grated lemon rind1/3 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons butterCream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup butter, softened1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractToasted Coconut shredded or flaked coconutInstructionsFor the cake Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer … Read more

Pico De Gallo

Ingredients 6 tomatoes3 jalapenos (warning: hot)1 medium white onion1/2 a medium red onion1 cup cilantro (I’m a fiend- so a little less if you aren’t)5 cloves garlic3 limes juice (hell, I even threw in some of the pulp)1 tbsp cumin1 tsp sea salt (More can always be added but not taken away!)1 tsp chili powder … Read more

Slice Potatoes and Put Them in a Muffin Pan

For this particular recipe, you will need the following ingredients (feeds 4-6 people):What you need3 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon thyme leavessaltfreshly ground black peppeer8-10 gold potatoes, cut into 1/16 inch slicesFirst, preheat your oven to 350°F. Then, melt butter and use it to butter your muffin tin.Next, cut your gold … Read more