Desserts

Cheesecake in a Jar

It is difficult sometimes to transport desserts.  But cook or create them in these jelly jars and you have a totally portable and delicious dessert in one.  You can find the regular mouth 4 oz.  jars in Walmart, Target, etc.  I use them in making my Strawberry Lemonade Marmalade for personal use and perfect small gifts. …

Cake

Red Velvet Cheesecake

This is another one of Todd Wilbur’s Copycat recipes from one of his Top Secret Recipes books.  I have never had the original at the Cheesecake Factory, but this cake is delicious.  The chocolate is subtle in the red velvet and the cheesecake flavor really comes through in the layers as well as the icing. …

Side Dish Vegetables

Fall Vegetable Medley

This is a great go-to side dish for any occasion.  The vegetables are readily available all-year long, but are most are in season during the Fall and Winter months.  You can substitute different potatoes in for the reds vs. whites vs. sweet.  You can play around with the seasonings by using rosemary, thyme or Italian seasoning …

Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

It’s carrot cake in a cupcake!  I love carrot cake, but cupcakes are just easier when managing very large groups of people like 50 or more.  These were moist and flavorful.  I loved the cream cheese icing too!  These were so simple and fast to make when using the food processor.   But don’t forget …

Cupcakes

Root Beer Float Cupcakes

If you want something that tastes delicious and is a little “different” then this is for you!  LOVE these cupcakes.  Easy to put together, taste delicious and you have the option of making 12 or 24 of them.  It’s also not from a box, so no nasty weird chemicals.  Like it says on the front …

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