M&M Pretzel Bark

With just three easy ingredients, a salty-sweet treat is simple to make and will rival your favorite store-bought candy!     I originally discovered this deliciously easy treat in an effort to use leftover chocolate from my annual Easter candy-making ritual. For those who may be wondering, I’m referring to what countless family, friends, and…

White Chocolate Cranberry Scones (Gluten-Free Option)

Scones are such a yummy snack with a cup of tea or coffee. But, really, you might as well eat a donut because scones are usually every bit as fattening and the donut just might taste better! These scones, however, have a whole-grain, low-sugar base but are amped up with a mouth-watering combination of sweet…

Healthy Cornbread Muffins (Gluten-Free Optional):

Cornbread is one of my husband’s favorites. Over the years, I have acquired a rather hefty collection of cornbread recipes–sweet, savory, with-a-jalapeno-kick, muffins, breads…the list goes on. Many of them, however, rely on butter and added fats to impart moisture, as many of the traditional recipes are inherently dry. So, I got to tinkering with…

Chocolate Letters

Homemade chocolate letters add a special touch to birthday cakes and any celebratory dessert–and they’re easy to make!   My dear friend and incredible baker, Lisa, gave me this idea recently and I thought it was so very clever! When I served this cake, smiles were on every face and all the kids proclaimed that…

Best Ever Caramel Frosting

Caramel frosting on a chocolate cake has always been my mother-in-law’s preferred birthday dessert. Caramel frosting on a spice cake has long been my dad’s favorite treat. So, over the years, I have had many occasions to try various recipes, and this recipe for caramel frosting always brings rave reviews. It’s the only one I…

Slow-Baked Banana Bread

An unconventional baking temperature creates perfectly tender, foolproof banana bread every time. The recipe makes two large loaves-perfect for freezing or sharing!         I just returned from a wonderful afternoon volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club. We read a lot, shared some good stories, and enjoyed a yummy snack.   I…

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