Category Archives: Desserts

Butter Toffee Caramel Corn

Halloween just isn’t quite complete without popcorn.  But I’m not really a fan of popcorn balls.  So, I make the traditional caramel corn, and call it good. And let me tell you, it is good.  Caramel corn is really easy … Continue reading

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Halloween – Chocolate Mint Diseased Skeleton Bones (Cookies!!)

This is really a basic “meringue cookie” recipe, but for Halloween.  The peppermint flavor was always a favorite with the kids around, and for me, especially, as peppermint cookies were always a little different.   With the addition of the mini … Continue reading

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Halloween Recipes – Creamy Pumpkin Dip with Cookies

This is a very simple and easy to do recipe that’s great to do with the kids, and for kids parties (as well as adults Halloween parties).  We made this recipe a couple of years ago for the school party, … Continue reading

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Tortilla Cinnamon Crisps

Yesterday I wrote about making deep fried tacos.  When ever I do this, I always make Tortilla Cinnamon Crisps. I hardly ever deep fry anything, so when I make the tacos, I always make Tortilla Cinnamon Crisps with the leftover … Continue reading

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Mocha Mayonnaise Cake with Chocolate Ganache

My Grandfather loved Mayonnaise Chocolate cake –   He requested it quite often.  His way of eating it was not very “fancy” – he would put the cake into a bowl, pour fresh cream over top, until the bowl was about … Continue reading

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Fresh Grilled Pineapple with Hazelnuts, Nutella & Marscapone Cream

Since I’ve been on easy-quick summer recipes this week, I thought I would share this recipe with everyone.  This particular recipe, though, is not my own.  I was given the basic recipe – ingredient list on a post-it note, and … Continue reading

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