Dessert Recipes
Christmas Kransekake
Our Family TraditionI grew up in Colorado and was lucky to have nearby cousins and an aunt who loves family traditions. My Aunt Trina started making the traditional Norwegian Kransekake when we were little since we have a line of Norwegian ancestors. Not only was it...
Cinnamon Rolls
A Cozy Autumn BreakfastTell me, is there anything better than waking up all cozy on a chilly autumn morning to the smell of cinnamon rolls in the oven? Fall is my absolute favorite season and a batch of cinnamon rolls makes it even better. Of course, they go perfectly...
Butter Crisp Ice Cream Sandwiches
Butter Crisp Ice Cream SandwichesLast week we made some delicious Butter Crisp Waffle Cones from Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. This week we are taking them to another level with ice cream sandwiches. These bad boys are a perfect summer treat, not too heavy and just...
Butter Crisp Waffle Cones
Butter Crisp Waffle ConesWhen I lived in Nashville for a very brief stint last year, one of the first eateries that caught my attention was Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. Not only is the ice cream amazing and unique, but the stores are adorable and very well branded....
Cake and Hot Frosting
A Quick and Delicious Chocolatey DessertThe best way to top off a cake? We like to add more butter, sugar, and chocolate. This recipe is incredibly simple and delicious. It came to be a longstanding tradition in my family randomly and out of necessity, as most great...
THE BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe EverIt's so basic, yet so delicious. A good chocolate chip cookie—or more importantly, the dough—has turned many days around for me. This recipe is originally from the back of an M&M's bag but I also found it on a tumblr...
Double Heart Blueberry Cheesecake for my Valentine!
I thought I'd better change things up a bit and do something other than a chocolate dessert to celebrate Valentine's Day since we were already indulging in chocolate candies. We have a double-heart shaped cake pan so I used it make a blueberry cheesecake for Mama, you...
Quick and Easy Chocolate Haystacks
One evening, I was craving something more than just straight chocolate to top off the night of quick and easy barbecue turnovers. Haystacks would the thing to satisfy my culinary beast within. I toasted coconut over medium heat in a sauté pan, mixed it with melted...
Chocolate Cake for Mom!
What to do when it's Mom's birthday and there's no cake to celebrate? Leave it up to little Johnnie-boy! I made this when I was just ten years old and it has stuck around ever since. It's the best! It was late morning on Sept 27 and it was my mom’s birthday. It sure...