Sep 18 2023
World’s Best Easy Chocolate Cake!
This is my story of discovering the Best Easy Chocolate Cake. When my six kids were little I often had days when I NEEDED chocolate! It didn’t matter if it...
Tag: Dessert
Sep 09 2023
Aunt Becky’s Treat; A Favorite Simple Frugal Snack
Growing up, my mom always made Aunt Becky’s Treat for us. Legend has it that my Aunt Becky gave her the recipe but I’ve never checked to see where my...
Apr 17 2023
Grandma’s 1-2-3-4 Cake, aka the Best Cake Ever!
This is the recipe for Grandma Helen’s legendary 1-2-3-4 Cake. Not only is it the best pound cake in the world, it has the best cake story in the world....
Jan 27 2023
Crumb-Topped Gingerbread, a Simple Delicious Dessert
Allow me to introduce you to one of my oldest and most special cakes, Crumb-Topped Gingerbread! This recipe is adapted from a cookbook by one of my favorite writers named...
Jan 17 2023
Hot Fudge Sauce That Will Change Your Life
I want to share one of my all-time favorite recipes with you. This hot fudge sauce has been a constant in our family ever since we were a family. The...
Jan 09 2023
Tried and True Famous Oatmeal Macaroons Made Your Way!
One of the first cookbooks I bought was a collection of Mennonite recipes and this recipe for Oatmeal Macaroons quickly became a favorite. I’ve made it so often that the...
Nov 22 2022
Spiced Pumpkin Pie Your Family Will Love
In my recipe book there is a smudged crinkled page I ripped out of a 1998 Bon Appétit magazine that has the sacred recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Pie. It’s from...
Nov 22 2022
Simple Flaky All-Butter Pie Crust Everyone Will Love
It’s pie time! All pies need crust and before you reach for a package from the store, try this super flaky all-butter pie crust recipe. It’s amazingly simple, contains only...
Oct 07 2022
Quick and Easy One-bowl Yogurt Cake With Fresh Citrus
Have you ever made a yogurt cake? It’s divine! The yogurt works like buttermilk or sour cream to add a rich but subtle tang to this cake. Since yogurt is...