Desserts

Champagne Cupcakes

I always thought champagne cupcakes looked festive and pretty, but sounded kind of gross, until I had an order for some and actually tried one.  Oh, my, I was very wrong. I used my favorite vanilla cupcake recipe for these and topped them with champagne buttercream.   They are super moist and full of champagne flavor.… Continue reading Champagne Cupcakes

Breakfast · Desserts

Strawberry Chocolate Scones

There is something about strawberries and chocolate.  Chocolate covered strawberries, Neapolitan ice cream, they just go very nicely together.  Strawberries are finally coming back in season (yay!) and these scones are the perfect breakfast treat to have with your coffee in the morning. If you’re not a fan of chocolate, just leave the chocolate chips… Continue reading Strawberry Chocolate Scones

Cakes and Cupcakes · Desserts

Strawberry Short-Cupcakes

Well guys, I’m on another Whole 30, and let me tell you, they never get any less brutal.  Today, I had to make these cupcakes and I’ve never, ever wanted to eat something I baked for somebody else as much as I did today.  Usually I taste my work before sending it off, but I… Continue reading Strawberry Short-Cupcakes

Desserts · Patriotic Recipes for Memorial Day and 4th of July · pies

Patriotic (Flag) Pie

I love making these flag pies because they are so beautiful and festive.  I’ll let you in on a little secret- they are way easier to make than they look. All you need are some star shaped cookie cutters.  I use about a 1″ one that I found at Michaels, and a few smaller star… Continue reading Patriotic (Flag) Pie

Desserts · pies

Apple Crumb Pie

This is one of my favorite and most popular pies.  I love it because it’s so simple.  You only have to make one crust, and the crumble topping is absolutely delicious. It’s the perfect compliment to the tart granny smith apples. Sometimes simple is really the best.  I love to top this with a scoop… Continue reading Apple Crumb Pie