After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. —Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado Skip links
These almost Levain bakery knockoff double dark chocolate cookies are insane. Insanely decadent. Insanely chocolate-y. Insanely delicious. I’m not sure I’ve met a cookie that defines my soul quite like this one. If you just take a moment and gaze deeply and thoughtfully into the depths of that cookie pictured before you, there’s a really …
OUR GRANDCHILDREN go through these cookies like locusts in a wheat field! I always tell my husband to try hiding them when the grandkids come, but their little noses find them every time. -Martha Crowe, La Plata, Maryland Skip links
These festive cupcakes are sure to be the star of your Fourth of July menu. I divided the batter from regular cupcakes into portions and used food coloring to make red, white and blue treats. Our kids loved helping prepare them. —Jodi Rugg, Aurora, Illinois Skip links
I was given a bottle of Irish cream liqueur as a gift and had leftover peppermint candy, so I created this delicious trifle. It's always rich and decadent. —Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California Skip links
This yummy raspberry and almond coffee cake is one of my favorites. The raspberries and glaze make every bite absolutely scrumptious. A true family pleaser.
Sangria easy recipe is made right in the glass! Just muddle the fruit in a wine glass, add liquor, wine and club soda to top. [LINK]Dessert for Two by Christina Lane
Mini Strawberry Galettes by Wood and Spoon blog. These are small open hand pies made with a simple butter dough and filled with fresh strawberries. On top an easy almond crumble adorns each dessert and a sprinkle of powdered sugar finishes them off. These little personal sized desserts are a special was to use summer produce and are sure to impress friends at parties. Find the recipe and how to on thewoodandspoon.com [LINK]
I deemed that this week is officially my Get Back On Track Week! Over the past few weeks, my eating, exercise, and home life/work routines have been all over the place. Wait, who am I kidding, my life has been
