Chocolate Chip Cookie~ The only recipe you will ever need to make the King of Cookies plus variations to suit your preferences.

Chocolate Crackle Cookie~ This brownie~like cookie is pretty and so easy to make. Crispy, chewy, and chocolatey all at once.

Lemon Bars~ Our recipe for the classic treat. Sweet, tart, and tangy with a shortbread crust and crumble.

Vegetable Mash~ Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots make up this twist on the traditional mashed potatoes. Light and fluffy!

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies~ The ubiquitous whoopie pie done here in Red Velvet and filled with Cream Cheese Icing.

Basic Brioche~ This buttery classic bread seems fussy, but is easier than you think.

Soccatunia~ holiday bundt cake with a funny name.Cinnamon swirl bundt made from spongy moist “from scratch” yellow cake.Great w/ coffee.

Pomegranate Feta Salad w Raspberry Vinaigrette~ light, cripsy, crunchy, creamy, sweet, salty, tangy. This is the perfect fall salad.

Chocolate Cupcake~ Basic “go to” chocolate cupcake made with coffee and a little sour cream. Perfect w/sugar dusting or truffle frosting.

The perfect cup of coffee: coffee basics and instructions on making the perfect cup every time.

Spicy Cashew Brittle~ Buttery Brittle made with cashews and fresh jalapenos with just the right amount of soda to give it the perfect snap!

Pasta e Fagioli: Classic Italian soup with cannellini beans, tomato, and pasta. We add spicy sausage for a little kick.

Honey Basics~ this post covers basic facts about honey- uses, types, history, and trivia

Classic Lasagna~ our recipe for the italian favorite. Ours is made with homemade pasta (link included) and fresh ingredients.Hot and cheesy.

Classic Ambrosia~ This quick and easy dessert is always a hit! Simple ingredients and simple method.

Buttermilk Waffles~ basic recipe for buttermilk waffles made from scratch including link for making homemade butter and buttermilk.

Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake~ pineapple upside down cake and cheesecake meet here for a stunning combination.

ChewySoft Chocolate Fudge Cookie~ this decadent treat is somewhere between cookie and brownie.

Angel Food Cupcakes~ Topped with strawberry jam and strawberry flavored whipped cream frosting. Too light and airy to count as dessert!

Spicy Cinnamon Rolls~ classic cinnamon roll recipe taken up a notch with the addition of cayenne and toffee bits.

Chocolate Meringue Kisses~ chocolate meringues embrace creamy hazelnut Nutella in this simple meringue cookie treat.