SUGAR DONUT MUFFINS I have to give a sweet thank-you to Karly at Buns In My Oven for inspiration of these delicious gems! There are lots o...

PIE CRUST COOKIES P astry crust is one thing - as good as it gets, actually! But coax that dough into thin, flaky cookies and you've go...

PERFECT PIE CRUST S o innocent looking...so safe and unassuming... But beware! A perfect pastry crust does nothing but patiently waits - for...

ZUCCHINI BREAD L uxuriating in this sweet, rich quick bread are green jewels that make it even more moist and full of nutritious goodness. I...

OREO CHEESECAKE T wo of our favorite things snuggled up together - how scandalous. Let's just look the other way, and let it be though,...

MACARONI SALAD T his is my daughter's favorite salad so I made it today for her birthday party. Pasta salads always look so good ri...

ALMOND ORZO H ow comforting - a quick dish full of fragrant lovelies like sweet onions, garlic, Parmesan, and toasted almonds. Perfect with ...

CASSATA CAKE A friend - who's NOT a baker by any stretch of the imagination - asked me for a recipe for a Cassata Cake that she could m...

PEPPERY CHEDDAR SHORTBREAD I love the flavor of these - the sharp bite of the cheddar and chunks of black pepper...the flakey, crispy crunc...

CINNAMON-CHOCOLATE TEA BREAD D on't you just love to make quick breads?! The variations are completely endless and it's so comforti...

DARK MOCHA CAKE T his cake isn't just moist - it's SUPER moist. I know there are a thousand versions of it going around, but it...

CHIPOTLE BUTTER A dab of this spicy, creamy butter on a tender steak, burger, or corn on the cob is all you'll need for super flavor! E...

BLUEBERRY-RICOTTA-ALMOND MUFFINS W ow, wow! Beautiful little beauties just waiting for that cup of coffee and a lazy Sunday morning... Sigh...

HAZELNUT LATTE PANNA COTTA S ilky, cool, light YUM! Flavored with rich coffee and the scent of hazelnut...your favorite latte in a cold cup...