• Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake

    Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake

    I like chocolate but I’m not over the top like some people I know. Still this cake caught my eye because it sounded so “yummy.” I wasn’t wrong. It was moist and had good, deep chocolate flavor but not over the top sweet. This is my kind of chocolate dessert. Adapted from and inspired by […]


  • Lemon Bars

    Lemon Bars

    Looking for an eye catching, quick, tasty dessert? Look no further than these awesome Lemon Bars. Easy to make and sure to be a hit. Adapted from and inspired by a recipe on www.cooksillustrated.com


  • Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

    Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

    No doubt you’ve heard about things going viral on the web, even recipes and this is one of them. Maybe that is because this isn’t your typical chocolate chip cook recipe. You’ve got to try it. I think you’ll love it. I did. Adapted from and inspired by a recipe on www.bakingbites.com


  • Sour Cream Muffins

    Sour Cream Muffins

    When my wife Susan suggested the idea of a plain muffin for my next recipe, I liked it. Mainly because I could adorn it with all kinds of my favorite jellies, maybe even a little lemon curd. It sounded like a good idea and it turned out an awesome and versatile muffin. Adapted from and […]


  • Cream Scones

    Cream Scones

    I’m surprised more home bakers don’t make scones more often. Granted they aren’t fancy, like a sticky buns but they are versatile and easy to make. This basic scone recipe comes together quickly and tastes great topped with your favorite jam. If you haven’t made scones before, give them a try. I’m confident, you’ll love […]


  • Fudgy Brownie Cookies

    Fudgy Brownie Cookies

    Cookies are my go-to dessert. Have you ever known anybody, child or adult that didn’t like cookies? I didn’t think so. Then the question is what kind of cookie? After making this recipe, I’ve decided you just can’t go wrong with a cookie called Fudgy Brownie. Wouldn’t you agree? Adapted from and inspired by a […]


  • Lemon Almond Butter Cake

    Lemon Almond Butter Cake

    I liked the sound of a Lemon Almond Butter Cake. It just sounded good so I had to make it even though I was unfamiliar with the source. No regrets. I’d definitely recommend making it. It was absolutely delicious. Adapted from and inspired by a recipe on www.bakeorbreak.com.com


  • Lemon Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Blueberries

    Lemon Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Blueberries

    In my opinion, a home baker can’t have too many coffee cake recipes and there are a lot of good ones out there. For example, this one includes some of my favorite ingredients, sour cream, lemons and blueberries. You know it has to be good and it was. Adapted from and inspired by a recipe […]


  • Lemon Meltaways

    Lemon Meltaways

    This recipe caught my eye for two reasons. First, I love cookies and am partial to anything lemon flavored. Second, the sound of “melt away” when describing a cookie sounded enticing to me. I had to give it a try. I suggest you do too. Adapted from and inspired by a recipe on www.savingdessert.com


  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    With Valentine’s Day coming up, I needed a recipe for my Valentine’s Day card. So, I thought, who doesn’t “love” cookies and what better combination than macadamia nuts and white chocolate? This recipe is sure to please any Valentine’s Day recipient, young or old. Need a Valentine’s Day Card? Checkout this one. Adapted from and […]