These olive oil cupcakes whisper of exotic coasts. Fragrant with fresh lemon and thyme their bright flavor does my mood a world of good. Try them when you need to lend a sunny lemon lift to your outlook.
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Blood Orange Olive Oil Brownies and Parfaits
Along Cedar street in downtown Camas you will find a new shop that has this small town talking…
Colorful Entertaining – Pepper Jelly Cheesecake
Shopping in downtown Camas you are likely to stop in at Lizzabeth A’s Home Decor on Birch. There is a lovely bench settled near the front door under a sweet little awning. Inside the atmosphere is cozy and inviting and the shop is filled with clever items to add warm […]
Twelfth Night Cake
Yes, I know that Christmas Day is more than a week behind us. Still I am enjoying the Christmas season now that it has arrived and is nearing an end…
Petite Cheesecakes with Cookie Crusts
I recently came across a small discovery in the kitchen that made my day. First, I found an old recipe for Petite Cheesecakes. It is taped to a page of notebook paper in a homemade cookbook I put together when I was first married. The recipe is neatly written out […]
Cranberry Cheesecake Spread
This small, slightly sweet, crustless cheesecake is topped with cranberry relish and studded with pecans. Serve it with sweet wheat crackers, gingersnaps or sugar cookies for a pretty holiday appetizer or light dessert.
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake Spread
Is it possible for chocolate to be out of season? Chocolate has become such a common favorite it is hard to think so. Yet late in the summer, when the temperature soars, I find myself using it sparingly. Maybe I add some chocolate chips here and there but densely rich […]
Smokey Blue Cheesecake
Blue cheese crumbles bring a sharp salty contrast and earthy complexity to this creamy cheesecake. Pair it with the spicy-sweet tones of Hazelnut Pear Flambé to create an inviting dessert experience.
How to Make Spider Cupcakes
A fun addition to a Halloween party, Spider Cupcakes are frosted with buttercream and decorated with legs made from pretzels and chocolate chips.
Sunflower Chocolate Cake
This rich dark chocolate cake is low in fat but still lusciously moist and flavorful. It is just the right size for a family dinner or other small gathering. Dust it with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream or decorate it as pretty sunflower.
Amaretto Cupcakes with Cherry Cream
Ages ago I got a care package from the folks at Stonyfield Farm. They make Oikos Organic Greek yogurt, a fabulously thick and, better yet, natural dairy product that contains no fat and twice the protein of regular yogurt. I was excited about the quality of the product but I […]
Fancy Brownies Made with Cream Cheese Frosting and Chocolate Glaze
Rich and chocolaty, double-frosted Fancy Brownies make a great casual dessert that is satisfying while requiring minimal prep time. Starting with a pan of brownies I make from a boxed mix, this recipe is a great way to use up leftover frosting. Adding a chocolate layer to the top gives it a beautiful finish.