If you’ve been following this blog for very long, you’ve probably realized by now that I love desserts. Chocolate desserts, caramel desserts, apple desserts, streusel-topped desserts.. Pretty much all desserts! But, some of the best ones are also the most simple. Here today, we’re sharing an old classic on here. One of the easiest (and…
Hillbilly Pie
Curled up at my desk with a steaming cup of hot cocoa, while listening to Don William’s Greatest Hits and the bulls bellowing outside – Life is good! One of the things that has made life so good recently was finding a little scrap of paper in great-grandma’s recipe box with “Hillbilly Pie” wrote across the…
Texas Brownies
These brownies are moist and delicious! A soft chocolate brownie/cake-like inside and a rich chocolate frosting to go on top of warm, straight-from-the-oven brownies! The good thing about them: They make a huge pan full. The bad thing about them? They make a huge pan full. But that’s ok, just practice patience and self-control….
Soft Cocoa Cookies
One of the easiest cookie recipes to whip up, Soft Cocoa Cookies pair perfectly with a hot cup of… Yep! You guessed it – Hot Cocoa! They’re a simple chocolate cookie with a hint of cinnamon in them. Everyone will be asking for the recipe! You’ll need: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup brown…
{Baked} Apple-Crisp Stuffed Apples
With the cool weather and the apples being perfectly sweet after a freeze or two, I decided it was time to bake some wonderfully, caramelly, appley goodness. After doing a little sleuthing around on Pinterest to get my creative juices flowing, I stumbled across some ideas with stuffed apples. And here we are! So, the…
Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
Simpler than simple, these little wonders involve few ingredients and require no oven time at all! You’ll need: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 cup milk 2 cups sugar 1 T. vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 cups quick cooking oats In a large saucepan, dump together the butter, cocoa,…
Buckeye Brownies
It’s the first weekend in Fall! Which means, of course, I’m thinking baked goods. But, it also means that we’re busy in this nice cool weather. This calls for quick meals and even quicker desserts (when we have them!) – That’s where these little wonders come in. These brownies are your simple boxed brownie, with…
Grilled Chicken, Pepper Pizza
So for me, this was a first. First time grilling pizza, that is! And I can’t tell you how surprised I am at how easy it was to do. Everything went smoothly and the pizza ended up being a favorite! In case you couldn’t tell, I loved it! Now this pizza is a little different from your…
Strawberry Sparkle Cake
This cake turned out to be delish! It does take a little while to make, but with a little planning it can be a snap and would make a great addition to an Easter table. I found it originally on The Pioneer Woman, but once I started making it, I also started tweaking a…
Peasant Bread
Ya gotta love Pinterest! I know I sure do. Speaking of Pinterest, that’s where I found this amazing bread recipe. It’s called “Peasant Bread” and it’s from Alexandra’s Kitchen. The amazing thing about this bread is how simple it is. No kneadin’, it’s quick, and it bakes in bowls. What more could ya want? Not much,…