Chewy Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are simply the best cookies I've ever made and are just as the name implies, soft, chewy and delicious! Originally posted June 2014 - photos updated August 2016 Who likes soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies? Me, me, me! I found this recipe on Pinterest and just had to try them. (I wish I could remember what site the original recipe came from.) I added the M&Ms for color. And the result, these absolutely incredible Chewy Chocolate Chip ... Read More about Chewy Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies {VIDEO}
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Mixed Berry Tart
Mixed Berry Tart is a shortbread crust with custard filling that's topped with fresh raspberries, blueberries and whipped cream. It's Summer time and the perfect time to make a light, refreshing dessert with lots of fresh berries! We had a few friends over on Saturday which was the perfect opportunity to make a fruit filled treat. I should probably mention that my husband doesn't eat fruit and my son doesn't eat raspberries or blueberries. So I can't just make this any day or I would ... Read More about Mixed Berry Tart
Jackson Pollock Piñata Cake
Six layers of cake, each a different color with M&M's in the middle that spill out when you slice this extra special Jackson Pollock Piñata Cake. I'm back! We moved to a new house a couple of weeks ago and I have been so busy with packing/unpacking. Blogging was not an option. But my daughter's 12th birthday came around and move or no move, this is the cake that she chose. Luckily my cake tools were at my fingertips. And my camera too. Isn't it fancy! And wait 'til you see what's ... Read More about Jackson Pollock Piñata Cake
Golden Gate Snack Bread
[pinterest] Golden Gate Snack Bread won the 17th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1966. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Mari Petrelli of Ely, Nevada. There was no contest in 1965 because the contest was moved from October to February. Mari Petrelli was actually at the 46th Bake-Off last year. Isn't that neat! I didn't get to meet Mrs Petrelli but here's a photo from last year's contest. How wonderful that she was able to attend the 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off - 47 years after she won the grand prize ... Read More about Golden Gate Snack Bread
Cupcakes Baked with Love for the Atlanta Day Shelter
[pinterest] May was my month to bake for the "Baked with Love Cupcake Mission for the Atlanta Day Shelter". The mission of the Atlanta Day Shelter is to ease the burden of homelessness for women and children and to help them establish self-sufficiency. One Saturday each month, Alpharetta First United Methodist Church delivers homemade cupcakes (baked by church members) to the shelter. That's where I come in. I was one of 4 members of the church to bake 4 dozen cupcakes. I hesitated ... Read More about Cupcakes Baked with Love for the Atlanta Day Shelter
Eggo Butterscotch Brownie Magic Cookie Bars
My 4th entry in the Eggo Your Way contest... [pinterest] What do you think? It's another fun mash-up. It's a cross between a magic cookie bar and a butterscotch brownie wrapped around a fluffy waffle. We'll see what the Eggo folks think. I can tell you that they are very tasty, especially if you're a fan of the magic cookie bar. And they are kid approved. My very picky 11 year old daughter gives them the thumbs up. Packed with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans ... Read More about Eggo Butterscotch Brownie Magic Cookie Bars
Paleo No-Bake Chocolate "Peanut Butter" Cookies
Paleo No-Bake Chocolate "Peanut Butter" Cookies are tasty energy balls that are gluten free, dairy free and nut free! What is Paleo? It is my understanding that if a food is paleo, then it must either come from the ground or have a mother (fruit, vegetables, nuts, meat). I think there might be some exceptions such as honey. I'm not an expert on this subject, but I do know that Paleo recipes are great if you are trying to cut grains from your diet. It's also a good choice if you're gluten ... Read More about Paleo No-Bake Chocolate "Peanut Butter" Cookies
How to Make a Rainbow Heart Surprise Inside Cake
Let me show you How to Make a Rainbow Heart Surprise Inside Cake. This loaf cake with a rainbow heart in the middle looks difficult but is really quite simple to make. The concept of surprise-inside cakes was developed by food blogger Amanda Rettke. This is also a review of her cookbook called Surprise-Inside Cakes. WHY I LOVE THIS HOW TO MAKE A RAINBOW HEART SURPRISE INSIDE CAKE • This cake is super moist and fluffy! It is quite a nice surprise when you slice into ... Read More about How to Make a Rainbow Heart Surprise Inside Cake
Peacheesy Pie
[pinterest] Peacheesy Pie won the 16th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1964. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Janis Risley, Melbourne, Florida. According to Wikipedia, Janis Boykin, 17 years old, won the contest, per Pillsbury 1965 cook booklet. I assume Risley is her married name. Start with canned peaches and drain, reserving the juice. Add sugar, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and corn syrup. Then you make what is basically a lemon curd (sugar, lemon juice, a little peach ... Read More about Peacheesy Pie
Eggo Bacon Pancake Roll-Ups
Eggo Bacon Pancake Roll-Ups - Use store bought pancakes to create these delicious roll-ups with cream cheese, jam and crispy bacon. Fry them up in butter and add cinnamon sugar for an over the top breakfast dish! Having fun with this Eggo contest. Here's my 3rd entry... Eggo Bacon Pancake Roll-Ups I created 3 photos with titles for the contest and couldn't decide which one to enter. The first one on this page is the one I went with, but I thought I would show you all 3. Which one ... Read More about Eggo Bacon Pancake Roll-Ups