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Crazy Chocolate Cake

Crazy Chocolate Cake

Have you heard of a crazy chocolate cake?  This has been one of my go-to recipes for years because it’s so quick and easy. What’s crazy about this recipe is that it doesn’t contain eggs, butter, or milk, which are the usual ingredients you expect in a cake.  It’s...

Healthy Holiday Cranberry Apple Crisp

Healthy Holiday Cranberry Apple Crisp

This cranberry apple crisp makes a lovely dessert for the holidays or anytime. I like making fruit crisps because they are an easy, healthy, delicious dessert, and snack. We often enjoy it in the evening with a cup of tea. I admit to occasionally eating a bowl of apple...

Pumpkin Pecan Loaf

Pumpkin Pecan Loaf

Pumpkin loaf has become popular and it’s no wonder. A slice of warm pumpkin pecan loaf goes well with a cup of hot coffee or tea on a cool fall or winter day. It’s a delicious way to use up any leftover cooked pumpkin or even sweet squash.  You...

Carrot Pineapple Muffins

Carrot Pineapple Muffins

We love these carrot muffins, they have the perfect amount of cinnamon and are on the sweet side. They are like mini-carrot cakes. Fall is a great time to bake them when there’s an abundance of fresh, juicy carrots.  I usually double or 4 times the recipe and freeze...

Funfetti Vanilla Mug Cake One Minute Microwave Cake

Funfetti Vanilla Mug Cake One Minute Microwave Cake

If you are craving cake this quick and easy funfetti vanilla mug cake is the best. It’s a fun, one-minute microwave cake with colorful sprinkles for confetti, topped with sweet vanilla frosting. I don’t know who discovered you could bake a cake in a cup in the microwave but...

How to Freeze Cookies and Cookie Dough And Storage Tips

How to Freeze Cookies and Cookie Dough And Storage Tips

How to Freeze Cookies and Cookie Dough And Storage Tips Are you planning a Christmas cookie baking marathon or looking for ways to save time? Here are some tips and tricks for how to freeze cookies and cookie dough. During the Christmas season, millions upon millions of holiday cookies...

Extra Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies

Extra Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies

My husband’s favorite cookie is peanut butter and we love the crunch of added peanuts in this recipe for extra chunky peanut butter cookies.  I used to love baking cookies with my kids, and now I get to bake with my grandkids.  I baked cookies several times a week...

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies

These mini pumpkin pies topped with Chantilly cream and cinnamon are a delicious two-bite fall dessert.  I couldn’t decide if I should call them pumpkin tarts or mini pies. My Mom always made loads of pumpkin pies in the fall.  When I was a kid I didn’t care for...

Spice Cookies with Vanilla Powder

Spice Cookies with Vanilla Powder

These spice cookies covered with sweet vanilla powder are a new twist to an old-time favorite cookie. Everyone will love these spiced molasses cookies. As a kid, I always liked cookies covered in powdery white icing sugar.  The vanilla powder takes the flavor up a notch! One of Watkins’...

Pina Colada Cake

Pina Colada Cake

Are you looking for a different cake or dessert that’s quick, easy, light and low fat? This pina colada cake is perfect. This pina colada cake is delicious and smells wonderful while it is baking. My home smelled like a tropical vacation! The texture is similar to angel food...