Cakes and Cupcakes · Desserts

Eggnog Cheesecake

Click photo to enlarge This is a classic cheesecake that any eggnog lover will enjoy.  The eggnog flavor is just right.  Not too strong, or too sweet, with a subtle hint of rum.  A perfect holiday treat. Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons white sugar3 tablespoons melted butter 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,… Continue reading Eggnog Cheesecake

Cakes and Cupcakes · Desserts

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Click photo to enlarge I’ve been making some extra money by baking birthday cakes for my Mom’s co-workers at Boeing, and for tomorrow, I made a pineapple upside down cake.  I’ve never actually made on of these before, but it was incredibly easy.  And super yummy.  I made some homemade vanilla bean whipped cream for… Continue reading Pineapple Upside Down Cake

christmas · cookies

Raspberry Ribbons

Click photo to enlarge This is a delicious, buttery, shortbread-esque cookie that is perfect for a high tea, dah-ling!  I used some raspberry jam, and did others with strawberry jam. Ingredients 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder… Continue reading Raspberry Ribbons

cookies · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Iced Pumpkin Tea Cookies

Click photo to enlarge In my family, we have lots of tea parties.  I’m having one today.  I made these delicious little iced pumpkin cookies, and they are so yummy.  I can’t wait to sit down with a nice cup of tea and some good conversation and devour them. 🙂 Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose… Continue reading Iced Pumpkin Tea Cookies

Appetizers and Dips

Chicken Salad Crostinis

Click photo to enlarge Another simple appetizer.  I usually make this chicken salad using red seedless grapes, but today I had some leftover English cucumbers, so I chopped those up small and used them instead.  You could also use celery if you have it.  It’s a delicious, miniature open faced chicken salad sandwich.  Super easy, super… Continue reading Chicken Salad Crostinis

Appetizers and Dips

Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostinis

Click photo to enlarge I saw these in a magazine a while ago and couldn’t wait to try them.  They were so fast and simple!  I used my homemade cranberry sauce, but canned would work as well.  Turkey and cranberry and cream cheese are such a great pairing!  These are a beautiful holiday appetizer, and… Continue reading Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostinis

Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Homemade Cranberry Sauce (like Grandma used to make)

Click photo to enlarge This recipe is so simple and so delicious!! Ingredients 12 ounces cranberries 1 cup white sugar 1 cup orange juice Directions In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes).… Continue reading Homemade Cranberry Sauce (like Grandma used to make)