SUBLIME KEY LIME PIE
I have always, always been a huge fan of all things citrus. When I was in high school, my great aunt would sometimes come to dinner, and when she did, she would bring a key lime pie for dessert. I probably ate half of it …
Desserts
PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
It’s hard to claim any chocolate chip cookie recipe as the “BEST” because every person prefers something different when it comes to their chocolate chip cookies. Some like them crunchy and loaded with chocolate. Others prefer cakey with a good ratio of cookie to chips. …
MOIST LEMON BLUEBERRY CAKE
Once upon a time, my friend and I had a little cupcake business. After months of trial and error, we perfected the art of an amazing, moist, from-scratch cupcake. However, because of my cupcake success, I never really made actual cakes for special occasions! It …
THICK AND CHEWY SNICKERDOODLES
This recipe doesn’t need much of an introduction. One day, I decided I was sick of flat snickerdoodles and sought out something better. This is what I found, and I can never go back. If you have any affinity, however slight, for cinnamon and sugar, …
GOLDEN GRAHAMS S’MORES BARS
When my husband and I were newlyweds I made these for the first time, and they have been his favorite dessert ever since. Any time we are asked to bring a dessert somewhere, this is what he wants me to bring. He LOVES them. In …
4-INGREDIENT CHEWY CARAMELS
I used to shudder at the thought of making my own caramel. I had experienced far too many failed attempts at it thanks to unclear recipes and it scared me to death! Luckily, my mother-in-law is basically a caramel-making-professional, so I enlisted her help in …
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH TEXAS SHEET CAKE
Every single birthday, my husband requests this cake. He can’t be convinced to choose anything else, and I really can’t blame him. It’s also my go-to whenever we have company over, because it’s so quick and easy. This cake is tender and fluffy but also …
AMAZING COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
This is one of those recipes our Dad gets full credit for discovering and perfecting. One thing we have learned throughout the years, is that if he tells you a recipe is amazing- IT IS. I am ashamed to admit that it took me a …
CARMELITA BARS
I have always been a treat girl, and guys…this is one of the yummiest treats EVER. A chewy oatmeal cookie crust, sprinkled with milk chocolate chips, drizzled with caramel sauce, and topped with more cookie crumbles. HEAVEN. And the best part is that they are …