Are you curious as to why someone would name this cake “Death by Chocolate”? I believe it’s because when you take a bite of this moist, chocolaty cake, you’ll think you died and went to heaven. No one will ever guess this was made with a boxed cake mix.
Author: Diane Becker
Date Nut Bread
When I was a young girl, a very popular treat to go with a hot cup of coffee was a nice slice of date nut bread. I don’t know why he popularity of this delicious treat faded out through the years, but it’s time for a comeback! Surprise your Grandma with a loaf of this […]
Darlings
These golden puffs of yumminess , filled with breakfast sausage and cheese, make the perfect appetizer. They can be made ahead of time, stored in the freezer, and baked fresh on party day!
Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’ve been searching for a chocolate chip cookie that is not too sweet. I’ve tried so many, and none made me happy. I was beginning to think I just didn’t like chocolate chip cookies…how unAmerican is that? Then I found this recipe on line. They claim it is the recipe for the cookies served at […]
Creamy Banana Bread
I came across this recipe online a few years ago and have been enjoying it ever since. It freezes well, so I eat one loaf (well…not by myself!) and freeze the other. It has cream cheese in it, so its nice and moist. What I enjoy the most is, there’s a little surprise in the […]
Cream Puffs
Out of this world is all I can say about these luscious cream puffs, filled with delicate Viennese cream, dusted with powdered sugar.
Cream of Brussel Sprout Soup
About a year ago, my good neighbor brought me a shopping bag full of Brussel sprouts. I made blackened sprouts, bacon & maple syrup sprouts, buttered sprouts, and still had plenty. I was afraid they would spoil, so I set out to find more ways to serve these little gems of nutty goodness. It wasn’t […]
Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
It’s been over 50 years, and I still reminisce of my Mom making these cookies at Christmastime. She would add red food coloring to some of the batter and green to the next batch. Some she baked without color but ALL were decorated by us kids, with colored sugar or little silver candy dots. I […]
Cranberry Orange Loaf
This cranberry orange loaf is beyond delicious. The fresh orange juice, zest and cranberries go together like peas in a pod.When I make this during the holiday season,I make a few extra loaves to give as gifts to friends and neighbors.
Cranberry Hootycreeks
At Christmas time, there are always friends, neighbors or family members that you would like to give a small gift to, but the funds just aren’t available. Well, last year, a dear friend found herself in that situation and here’s what she did. She bought some mason jars and filled them with ingredients to make […]