Icing Cupcakes (the easy way!)

icing cupcakes the easy way

Vanilla Chai Cupcakes I spent a long time thinking that beautifully iced cupcakes were out of my reach. Sure other bloggers and bakers could do it, but me and my lack of artistic talent sure couldn’t. Imagine my surprise...

Slow-Cooker Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

I am so excited to share this recipe with you! My mom sent me this recipe that she found in the newspaper, saying that both she and my dad had really liked it. Of course, with that glowing review, I...

Oven Baked Stew

Beef Stew is one of my favorite things to eat in the winter.  I used to beg my mom to make it when I was little, but since she makes hers with leftover pot roast, we were limited in how...

Cheddar, Broccoli, and Bacon Stuffed Potatoes

Recently I’ve been trying to focus on simple unique meals that will hopefully keep us from getting in a dinner rut. When I was approached by Sargento, asking if I would like to highlight one of their recipes, these cheddar, broccoli and bacon stuffed...

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

I couldn’t let Valentine’s Day pass without attempting some more cookie decorating. I almost gave up on the idea, especially when I realized how busy my weekend was going to be. But once I saw the chocolate cookies decorated for Valentine’s...

Chewy Brownies (aka The Best Brownies I’ve Ever Eaten)

Best Chewy Brownies

I know those of you who follow me on Facebook have been waiting for this recipe. I’m so sorry I made you wait this long. There’s no excuse for it really. Brownies like these are meant to be shared....

Perfect Whipped Cream – Works For Me Wednesday

  Strawberry Shortcake (and slightly over-whipped cream) This week’s works for me wednesday post comes from Mike’s family. Apparently this was a little trick his grandmother used to use, and now the whole family uses it.  I can’t believe...

Mini Colorful Chocolate Cupcakes

After I professed my dislike of football in my last post, I came up with the idea of trying to make Steeler’s cupcakes. I wanted to go with the black and gold theme and thought it would be perfect...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

This chocolate chip cookie dough dip taste just like cookie dough! It’s time for a little confession. I realize this may get me shunned (especially in my hometown of Pittsburgh!), but….I don’t like football. I don’t like to watch it,...

Soft Pretzel Bites

I’ve seen some similar soft pretzel recipes in the blog world recently, and for good reason. These soft pretzel bites would make a great snack for the Superbowl!  They taste just like soft pretzels, but in miniature form. They’re chewy...