Sweet Berry Shortcakes Recipe

Bursting Sweet Berry Shortcakes are one of my favorite desserts (or even breakfast).  Fresh, plump berries on a sweet shortcake and smothered with fluffy whipped cream make this a simple, yet amazing treat.  Spring has officially begun! I love when it’s in full gear (April – May). Each year, I like to go berry-picking and come […]

Lemon Soaked Sweet Berry Cake

Berry desserts are one of my most satisfying favorites.  They’re light, fresh, and usually very moist.  Add lemon to that and I’m in love. The pops of blueberry in this super moist cake make this the perfect treat for Spring! I’ve made many blueberry muffins and cakes.  But this is the first time I’ve soaked the […]

Gooey Layered Caramel Cake

Caramel and cake are two of my favorite foods.  It’s just perfect to combine the two.  My little guy just had a birthday and I couldn’t decide on the perfect cake UNTIL I found this little number.  It’s no secret that I’m in love with caramel so naturally I made this A-MA-ZING cake.  It was […]

5 Star Mocha Cream Icebox Cake

This cake is just divine and would be perfect for a party dessert.  Amazing flavor and requires no baking – if you’re anywhere near Texas, you air conditioner will thank you. Out of 93 reviews on Food Network’s website, this cake rated 5 stars. You know it’s awesome! Recipe below…   Here’s an up close […]

Oregano Overload Greek Salad

Oregano is a rich source of Vitamin K and Omega-3’s. However, what first brought my attention to this aromatic herb was McCormick’s free recipe booklet I picked up in the grocery store. It’s a mini flip-book, centered around the antioxidant value of specific herbs and spices. Antioxidant POWERHOUSES in order of strength: CINNAMON, OREGANO, TURMERIC, CURRY, GINGER, THYME, PAPRIKA,  ROSEMARY, GARLIC POWDER […]

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Here’s a perfect recipe for gooey, rich chocolate syrup (without preservatives and other chemicals). This is so thick and chocolatey!  This chocolate syrup is great for making chocolate milk, topping ice cream, drizzling over Puffy German Pancakes, adding to brownie batter, or (my favorite) adding to my iced coffee! Homemade Chocolate Syrup 3/4 C Water […]