Appetizers and Dips

Guacamole!

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Guacamole This is the best homemade guacamole recipe I have ever found.  I started making it about 4 years ago for my husband’s poker night and I have always used this recipe since.  The cayenne pepper gives it just a hit of heat, and it can be left out if you don’t… Continue reading Guacamole!

Desserts

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp My husband grows rhubarb in our garden because I love strawberry rhubarb things.  When I was pregnant with my daughter, I think I ate millions of strawberry rhubarb pies.  For some reason, probably the weird weather, our rhubarb was ready to be picked this week, so I made a delicious strawberry rhubarb… Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

banana recipes · Biscuits / Muffins / Scones · Breakfast

Banana Chip Muffins

Banana Chip Muffins Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 egg1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup milk4 mashed overripe bananas Directions Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon salt, and chocolate chips into a large bowl. Mix thoroughly, and make a well in… Continue reading Banana Chip Muffins

Drinks

Festive Mimosas with Pear Flair

Festive Mimosas with Pear Flair You might be thinking: Why would I need a recipe for mimosas? It’s just champagne and orange juice.  Well, instead of posting an obvious recipe, I just want to share the cutest idea ever: decorating the glasses with fruit shapes.  For my friend’s bridal shower, I made regular mimosas, but added… Continue reading Festive Mimosas with Pear Flair

Appetizers and Dips

Pork Tenderloin Tea Sandwiches

Pork Tenderloin Tea Sandwiches This sandwich requires a little more effort than most tea sandwiches, but it is WORTH the work! Tender pork roast is combined with a horseradish garlic mayo, and the arugula adds just a little bite.  Any kind of white cheese that you like will do, I always use white cheddar.  These are… Continue reading Pork Tenderloin Tea Sandwiches

Cakes and Cupcakes

Easy, Easy, Easy Cake Pops

Cake Pops I wanted to make cake pops for my friend Emily’s bridal shower, but I was limited on time.  I have to admit, I felt a little shame when I realized this was something Sandra Lee would do (she bothers me) but it worked!  I came up with this super easy way to make… Continue reading Easy, Easy, Easy Cake Pops

Breakfast · Desserts

Cherry Crescent Coffee Cake

Cherry Crescent Coffee Cake This was my first time trying out this recipe, which I found long ago in my Taste of Home Holiday magazine.  It looks beautiful and it tastes like an amazing homemade cherry cream cheese danish.  Best of all, it is super easy! I made it for my friend Emily’s bridal shower, and it… Continue reading Cherry Crescent Coffee Cake