Hands down, this is my very favorite frosting recipe. I can still picture my mother making this frosting. We would gather ’round waiting for her to hand us one of the beaters to lick. It’s light , buttery and not too sweet…the perfect frosting for a chiffon cake or a sheet cake. If your frosting […]
Month: October 2020
Butter Pecan Dessert
We’re traveling back to the 70’s with this creamy, freezer dessert. It sounds a bit strange…crackers in a dessert, but it is the best. Your guests will love it!
Butter Pecan Cookies
I usually bake these cookies during the Christmas holidays, but I must admit, they are delicious anytime of the year.
Buffalo Milk
Okay Ladies…this one’s for you! This is THE perfect punch to serve at a wedding shower or adult holiday party. It has gin, rum, kahlua and vodka, along with vanilla ice cream. Talk about yummy. You can dilute it with milk if you prefer a milder cocktail. Thanks to an old friend, Nancy D. for […]
Buckeyes
This sweet treat is a peanut butter & crispy rice cereal cookie, rolled into a ball, and dipped in chocolate. I don’t dare show up at Christmastime without these. Whenever I ask my Godchildren what they would like for Christmas, they always respond with ” my own personal stash of Buckeyes”. They are one of […]
Bruschetta
My good friend Marsha shared this recipe with me several years ago. I have served it at several parties and everyone loves it. It is especially good when you have a garden full of vine ripened tomatoes, especially those sweet little cherry tomatoes. Yum! Be sure to use a good quality wine vinegar for the […]
Brownies (Cake like)
Many folks enjoy a cake like brownie and this one was always a winner with my co-workers. It’s loaded with chocolate chips and nuts, and is covered with an easy to make chocolate icing. Or, skip the icing and simply dust the brownies with powdered sugar.
Brownies (Fudge like)
These are my hubby’s favorite brownies…very moist and fudge like. No need to wait for room temperature ingredients, so you can whip up this treat at the last minute This recipe is stirred by hand…no electric mixers.
Brownie Trifle Dessert
This decadent dessert is so easy to whip up. It starts with a package of brownie mix, some Amaretto, cool whip , instant pudding and candy bars. Follow a few east steps and you end up with this heavenly treat. A special thanks to my niece Tracy for sharing this recipe!
Borscht ( Beet Soup)
When my husband and I were newlyweds, he was reminiscing about eating Borscht as a child. I decided to surprise him with a big pot of soup. With the help of my good friend Jane, this recipe quickly became a family favorite.