• Chocolate Banana Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

    Chocolate Banana Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

    Fancy is good for entertaining but plain and simple is better when all you want to do is satisfy a “sweet tooth.” When I saw this recipe, I’ll admit, I had a sweet tooth and it looked perfectly plain and simple with two of my favorite ingredients, chocolate and bananas. It sounded perfect and I […]


  • Italian Tea Cookies

    Italian Tea Cookies

    This recipe caught my attention because it reminded me of another beloved Italian cookie, biscotti. I love biscotti, but this recipe looked much simpler so I had to give it a try. Buon Appetito! Adapted from and inspired by a recipe on www.anitalianinmykitchen


  • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    I’m always looking for new cookie recipes and when I saw this one with Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chips and Oatmeal, it caught my attention, especially the original blog post describing them as “Big and Fat.” Now that is my kind of cookie. Check them out! Adapted from and inspired by a recipe on www.sallysbakingaddiction.com


  • Oreo Cheesecake Bites

    Oreo Cheesecake Bites

    My all-time favorite store bought cookies are Oreos. Who doesn’t like Oreos? So when I saw this recipe that combined Oreos and cheesecake, another personal favorite, I knew I had to give it a try. I loved it and so will you. Adapted from and inspired by a recipe on www.melskitchencafe.com


  • Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Muffins

    Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Muffins

    This unassuming muffin had all the right ingredients with a surprise inside. Chocolate and sea salt are a perfect flavor combination but wait until you take that first bite and hit that gooey, sweet caramel center. Did I hear you say best muffins ever? Adapted from and inspired by a recipe on www.melskitchencafe.com