Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the fanciest cake in all of the cake kingdom. As pretty as it is delicious. Just look at her, there, sitting upon her throne in all of her glory. Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Makes four 9-inch cakes for a lovely four-layer cake. Red Velvet […]
If you try these Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting, I’m pretty sure you will decide to eat dessert first. They are as pretty as they are delicious. Let’s get started right away. Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Makes 24 cupcakes. 1 recipe Red Velvet Cake 1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting 2 […]
Valentine’s Day Banner Valentine’s Day Banner 26 heart playing cards (from 2 decks) 8 ‘ of strong twine or thin ribbon 26 pieces of ribbon that are about 5-6 inches each Scissors Hole puncher C Choose two decks & pull all the heart cards out. Punch two holes at the top of each card about […]
Buttery croissants aren’t as difficult to make as you might think. You just need a little patience. Okay, a lot of patience… and love… and high-fat, high quality butter. and a thermometer. You can pack the process into one day by placing your dough in the refrigerator for two hours in between each lamination; but, […]
Homemade Steak Seasoning is handy to have on hand for a romantic steak dinner or those last-minute barbecues. Homemade Steak Seasoning 3 tablespoons sea salt 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (high-quality so it’s not too spicy or bitter) 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon […]
Hooray for the red, white, and sweet! This is a bake-a-day-ahead recipe. The cheesecake and cake need to be chilled for the best results. Cheesecake Makes about 8 servings. Preheat oven to 325°F. 1 1/4 pound cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Cream the cream […]
When one goes to a fancy schmancy place, one feels fancy schmancy… that is, unless one doesn’t realize the appropriate attire for the Nutcracker at the Pacific Northwest Ballet is semi-formal and one arrives in jeans. Then one does not feel so fancy shmancy. But, that is a story for another day. Or, you know, […]
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies With Cream Cheese Filling. There is nothing as happy in this world as makin’ whoopie… or red velvet anything. Putting them together throws us over the top into just plain glee. Thus, I present thee with the Red Velvet Whoopie Pie. With mini flags. You’re welcome. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies 1/2 […]
Emergency Chocolate Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting. I’m so proud of my kids. I’m proud of them because of who they have worked to become. While I’m also proud of their accomplishments, there are too many to list. Last night I received a typical call from Dotter getting ready to accomplish something again. It went […]
Eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce. I’m on a kick lately. Back to basics… the traditional, if you will. The basics are good for the soul. Here are some others I’ve been in touch with lately: Take road trips. Be happy. Be kind. Be silly. Keep learning. There’s something about going back to the basics […]
Emoji Cake Pops haz all da feelz for Valentine’s Day. Cake pops + emojis = Valentine’s treats. Nothin’ could be sweeter. Emoji Cake Pops You will want a sturdy styrofoam block or a Wilton Cake Pops Stand before entering the world of cake pops because you will need to prop them up after dipping. Either of […]
I present to thee something legendary Linzer Cookies. Linzer Cookies Makes about 18 sandwich cookies. 1 cup high-quality unsalted butter 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon almond extract 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking powder 2/3 cup almond flour 2 cups flour 2/3 cup raspberry or strawberry jam 1 cup powdered sugar Mix […]
Shortbread Cookies With Pink Frosting are a special treat. A basic shortbread cookie requires no eggs. In fact, in the original Greek translation, “shortbread” means “no eggs”. Okay, not really, I just love to play Balderdash once in and a while off the game board. I also like to talk like Raj from Big Bang […]
Have you heard met Parisian Hot Chocolate (also known as Le Chocolat Chaud) yet? Well, now you have. You’re welcome. Parisian Hot Chocolate Makes about 4 six-ounce servings. 2 cups whole milk 1 teaspoons vanilla 10 ounces 65-70% chocolate (I recommend Valrhona Chocolate Guanaja 70%), broken or chopped into small pieces Dash of flaky salt […]
Cream Horns and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. It’s my birthday. It’s not a big deal, really. I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve survived quite a few. One involved being snowed in but that was okay. I just pretend I’m Laura Ingalls Wilder (we share a birthday and we’re soul sisters). I’m pretty much a first-born […]
This Chocolate Almond Heart Cookies recipe is Adorable and simple. These sweethearts are a perfect gift for friends this Valentine’s Day… that is if they even make it out of your very own kitchen. Chocolate Almond Heart Cookies This recipe makes about 36 mini heart cookies. Cream together 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter 1 cup […]
Rocky Road Chocolate Tart. It only took us over a year to finally get together after meeting through our community emails. When we finally did, I was thrilled that she had an English accent but I was the one who ordered tea. Meeting people for the first time always comes with lovely surprises and in […]
This Chocolate Covered Cordial Cherries recipe couldn’t be more cordial. cor-dial: warm and sincere; friendly: a cordial greeting; cordial relations. Chocolate Covered Cordial Cherries Makes about 50 cordial cherries. 50 maraschino cherries without stems 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 pounds powdered sugar 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice 1/8 cup cherry liqueur (cherry juice if […]
Radish Salad with Raspberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette turned out to become a quick family favorite dish and one of the prettiest salads I have ever seen. This would be a lovely salad to bring to a dinner party or potluck. It is even lovely enough to qualify as a stunning (and healthy) holiday side dish. […]
