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Yes. That’s right. EASY all butter pie crust!   I offer up my sister as testament to how easy this process can be. I only …

I’ve been waiting for a nice, chilly morning to make this lovely bowl of Toasted Coconut Pecan Steel Cut Oats. But, geez, it’s still like …

Hey, do you remember last summer when I told you I joined a CSA? I haven’t talked about it much this season, but it’s the …

Okay kids, here is my last installment of recipes of the caramel apple variety this season…Upside Down Caramel Apple Spice Rolls! Are you tired of …

These Chewy Toffee Apple Cookies may look like your average cookie, but I assure you, they are not. We’ll get to how amazingly delicious and …

I had planned to post this Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail this past Monday. It was the day that marked the third anniversary of The Merchant …

I’m going caramel apple crazy over here this month. This time, I’m bringing those flavors to breakfast with these Spiced Applesauce Pancakes. Though, I suppose …

Last week I posted No Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream to go with all of your favorite apple or fall desserts. Today, I’ve got another little …

“Be prepared.” It’s the traditional Girl Scout motto. That’s why I’m sharing this super easy No Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream. It shouldn’t matter that summer …

This list of Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes is for all of you who cherish breakfast but have little time in the morning to prepare something …

Last week, I took advantage of the last of the season’s blueberries with Blueberry Crumb Cake. This week, it’s time for peaches! Peach Ricotta Olive …

This has definitely been the year of the crumb cake for me. Once I posted my Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake, I looked for every opportunity …

Remember that Fresh Sweet Cherry Sauce that I posted last week? You know…the one that would be great on ice cream, cake, pancakes, waffles, pork, …

I have been reveling in summer’s bounty of fresh fruit…blueberries, peaches, cherries, etc. I buy organic, and it’s not always as plentiful as it is …

For all of my passionate fans of baked oatmeal, have I got a delicious new version for you! Blueberry Pie Baked Oatmeal! That’s right…PIE! On …

Have you tried making no churn ice cream yet? Yes? No? Then let this No Churn Nectarine Ice Cream be your gateway to the wonders …

So I said to myself…I said, “Self? If you can make ice box cakes, why can’t you make ice box CUPcakes? And, if you can …

This week, we’re going to take a leisurely and delicious walk down memory lane to check out 13 Summer Recipe Favorites. I’ve got everything from …

Kiwi Berry Spinach Salad with Honey Poppy Seed dressing. This refreshing spinach salad is piled with fresh kiwi and strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Candied pecans …

I’m interrupting a previously scheduled post to bring you this delicious Jalapeno Bean Salsa. I brought this dip to a picnic last week and there …

Here’s a delicious dessert idea for your fourth of July celebrations…Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Dip!   For those of you that have been following …

Got buttermilk? Here’s one more reason you should…Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes! You know, classic, fluffy, ready to drink up melted butter and syrup, pancakes. Everyone should …

For those of you who have never entered the land of rhubarb, perhaps this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp will be the gateway to that tasty experience. …

What should one do when one has left over pound cake? Make Raspberry White Chocolate Pound Cake Biscotti! This is the last installment in the …

When is a stack of pancakes not just any stack of pancakes? When it’s a stack of Blueberry Pancake Cobbler pancakes! Wait, what? Blueberry Pancake …

Strawberry Lemon Pound Cake Trifles. This is the dessert that prompted me to make my Triple Citrus Pound Cake. Let’s start at the beginning. Remember …

What is it about a photo of brownies covered in glossy chocolate ganache that is so wonderfully distracting? Really, I’m craving these darn Mayan brownies …

This Triple Citrus Pound Cake was an unplanned post. In many ways, it was simply the means to an end. In my cooking and baking …

This lightened up version of Italian Cream Cake has been on my list to make since I first discovered it years ago. That was back …

If you’ve been following along, you probably would have noticed the trail of crumbs that led to these Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Bars. (If you haven’t …

Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake. A delicious breakfast cake, rich with sour cream and butter, dotted with chocolate chips and crowned with a sweet crumb topping.  …

That’s right. I said, “Ultimate.” Why is this the Ultimate Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal? Two words. Cream. Cheese. Oh and of course it has oatmeal …

I’m keeping it easy breezy around here and sharing a simple but impressive dessert idea…Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Dip. It’s a variation on my Caramel Apple …

Guys. This pie. This Easy Banoffee Cream Pie. This fluffy, creamy, dreamy, full of banana, toffee cream pie. Banoffee Pie. Yep. I’ve known about it …

This Whipped Peppermint Frosting recipe is a perfect addition to your list of minty green favorites. It also falls into the “not too sweet” category of …

Here’s a fun dessert idea for St. Patty’s Day….Cookies ‘n Irish Cream Cheesecake Pie! When I was thinking about something to make this year, I …

Even though President’s Day was celebrated this past Monday, George Washington’s actual birthday was today, February 22nd. And as you know, there is the legend …

One Pot Mushroom, Spinach, Artichoke Pasta is my solution to, “I don’t really feel like cooking dinner tonight.” I started experimenting with this whole one …

There’s not a drop of food dye in these Raspberry Valentine Sugar Cookies… REAL raspberries take full responsibility for all that color. But more importantly, …

Hey kids! Have you noticed anything new around here? I’ve been working on redesigning my site for quite awhile now and I’m excited to finally …

These Chocolate Chip Dulce de Leche Bars work as well for a game day sweet as they do for a casual, but decadent Valentine’s treat. …

Is it too early in the month of resolutions to suggest a little breakfast splurge? Allow me to propose Dark Chocolate Fudge Scones for said …

In retrospect, perhaps I should have posted this Smoked Sausage, Gnocchi and Sauerkraut around New Year’s. I didn’t even think about it until I was …

We’ll talk about these yummy and healthy Kale, Sweet Potato, Black Bean Quesadillas in a minute. But first, I have to say that the first …

This Classic Banana Bread has a few modern twists that lighten it up and make it a bit more healthy. It’s whole grain and made …

Today’s recipe is dedicated to my avid scone fans and of course, all of those readers who love egg nog. We’re still thinking about breakfast …

Let’s start planning a holiday breakfast with these Egg Nog Crumb Muffins! I’m kind of done talking about cookies. Okay, maybe not done, but I …

These Soft Gingerbread Cookies transported me from a take ’em or leave ’em attitude to a complete convert on loving gingerbread cookies. This story isn’t …