Beef · Dinners

Stuffed RED Peppers

Click photo to enlarge Growing up, we had stuffed green peppers from time to time, which I always thought were delicious.  I decided I was going to make them for dinner this week, but at the grocery store the red peppers were on sale, and I love them so much more than green peppers, so… Continue reading Stuffed RED Peppers

Breads

Mimi’s Cafe’s Carrot Bread

When we go to Disneyland, one of our must-eat places is Mimi’s Cafe.  Not to be confused with Millie’s Cafe, which is quite unappetizing, and on the same block, Mimi’s offers delicious food at very reasonable prices.  There are two BIG reasons that I love Mimi’s.  One: They have the best corn chowder that has… Continue reading Mimi’s Cafe’s Carrot Bread

cookies

4 Ingredient, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, but GLORIOUS Peanut Butter Cookies

I have passed by this 4 ingredient cookie in my cookie cookbook for years, and have never tried it.  I was AMAZED at the results.  Not only is it simple, and not only does it require only 4 ingredients, but the result was a moist, fudgey cookie that I could eat a million of.  The… Continue reading 4 Ingredient, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, but GLORIOUS Peanut Butter Cookies

Cakes and Cupcakes

Shannon’s Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Click photo to enlarge This frosting is ah-mazing, and so, so simple.  It has a delicious, yet not overpowering lemony taste to it. INGREDIENTS:2 8 oz packages of room temperature cream cheese2 sticks of room temperature butter2 lbs of powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)The zest of 4 large lemons DIRECTIONS: Cream the butter and cream cheese… Continue reading Shannon’s Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Cakes and Cupcakes

Yummy Coffee Cake

Click photo to enlarge Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup white sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter1 egg3/4 cup milk, or as needed1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Streusel:1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar1 1/2 TBSP ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees… Continue reading Yummy Coffee Cake

cookies

High Tea Lemon Cookies

Click photo to enlarge I found this great recipe on What’s Cooking America.  I made them for a tea party this week and they were AMAZING.  A delicate cookie with an absolutely delicious lemony frosting.  Perfect for a tea party or a baby/bridal shower. COOKIE INGREDIENTS:2 cups butter, room temperature* 2/3 cup powdered (confectioners’) sugar1… Continue reading High Tea Lemon Cookies

Breakfast

Homemade Cake Donuts

Click photo to enlarge This is definitely not your grocery store donut, because it isn’t fried, it’s baked.  Surprisingly good, however, for a healthy donut. 🙂  Don’t even attempt this without a donut pan. Ingredients: 2 cups flour3/4 cups sugar2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 tsp melted butter2 eggs, beaten3/4 cups milk1 tsp vanilla1/4 tsp… Continue reading Homemade Cake Donuts