No-Bake Holiday Treat

No-Bake Holiday Treat

Posted by on December 6, 2016

Twisty Grahams®, melted almond bark and sprinkles. Yep, that’s it. That’s all you need to create a fun and delicious holiday treat. And they couldn’t be any easier to make. This recipe was a super fun project for my 7-year old son and me. I dipped, he sprinkled and we had so much fun creating read more »

Candy Corn Brownies

Candy Corn Brownies

Posted by on October 12, 2016

It’s the most wonderful time of year … yep, you guessed it, Halloween, my favorite holiday of all time. I have more Halloween decorations than any other holiday! I love picking out Halloween costumes for my daughters and myself, deciding on the perfect candy for our trick-or-treaters (something I won’t eat ahead of time), decorating read more »

Robin's Nest Cake

Tuesday Tip: Robin’s Nest Cake

Posted by on March 22, 2016

Robin’s Nest Cake: An Easter dessert idea … and a reason to (finally) use my Bundt® cake pan. Rewind eight or so years to when my husband, Rick, and I were selecting items for our wedding registry. I insisted on adding a Bundt cake pan to the registry, much to Rick’s objection. I believe my read more »

Frozen Strawberry-Mint Mojitos

Frozen Strawberry-Mint Mojitos

Posted by on June 2, 2015

In my world, seasons don’t come and go at the precise moment the calendar tells us they do. In my world, June 1st equals the start of summer. Yesterday! In my world, yesterday was the start to summer! And summer is the time for your most gorgeously fruity, famously frothy, deliciously icy, froo-froo-iest froo froo read more »

Star Cake Pops

Star Cake Pops

Posted by on May 12, 2015

The last Monday in May is reserved for Memorial Day, a day to honor the men and women who died while serving our country. I used to get sort of upset that the meaning of the day was lost. It’s become just a three-day weekend and a celebration of the unofficial start of summer. I’d read more »

Candy-Filled Cupcakes

Surprise! Candy-Filled Cupcakes

Posted by on March 24, 2015

I LOVE to make super-cute desserts, especially cupcakes. Who doesn’t love an adorable cupcake? And I love it even more when the recipe is simple to make. I feel like I’m getting away with something. These awesome Easter cupcakes are no different. They look difficult, but they’re so easy! If you just want the cupcake recipe, read more »

Cinnamon Muffin Melts

Cinnamon Muffin Melts

Posted by on March 5, 2015

Psst … I have a secret about how you can be the BEST auntie (or uncle) in the whole wide world. Want to hear more? I have six nieces and nephews and out of everything I have ever made for them (which is a lot of things), Cinnamon Muffin Melts are the #1 fave. Followed closely by Dill read more »

Truffle Fudge Ice Cream Cake

Truffle Fudge Ice Cream Cake

Posted by on July 22, 2014

We live in Minnesota. In the winter, it’s cold … REALLY cold. In the depths of January I saw lots of images on Facebook that said things like, “The first person to complain about it being too hot this summer is getting slapped.” Well, kids, get out your slappers. It’s July. And I’m hot. Not read more »

Absolutely Almond Cut-Out Cookies

Absolutely Almond Cut Out Cookies

Posted by on December 17, 2013

Do you think of Christmas and the holiday season and love the thought of decorations, trees, presents, friends and family? It brings such great memories! But then your second thought is OMG, I have to clean my house and figure out food – there could be weeks of present wrapping and holiday baking … gross! read more »