Month: November 2016

Grandma Betty’s Famous Dinner Rolls

Grandma Betty’s Famous Dinner Rolls

This sweet dinner roll recipe is a cherished family legacy. In fact, I can’t remember a Sunday dinner or holiday without these rolls gracing the table. The recipe was passed down from my grandma to my mom, who perfected the art of baking them. I’m 

7-Up Cake

7-Up Cake

Some great friends introduced this recipe to me many years ago, and let me tell you, it’s unforgettable! My favorite part is the slightly crunchy, caramelized edges. YUM! For this recipe, you’ll want to use a large, deep Bundt pan. And if you haven’t tried 

Baked Ziti: Simplified

Baked Ziti: Simplified

Baked ziti has got to be one of the best home-style dishes out there, and it definitely shouldn’t be reserved just for Sunday dinner. Letting a store-bought sauce simmer with Italian sausage will give you a rich, flavorful sauce that tastes like you spent hours 

CLUE Cake

CLUE Cake

Did you know I have an AWESOME twin brother?     Yup. I surprised him one birthday with this cake. Quite fitting I think – since at the time he worked as a detective in the police force.   —So who did it? Where did 

iPod Surprise Cake

iPod Surprise Cake

Several years ago, one of my daughter’s really wanted an iPod for her birthday. Things were tight since I was a single mom at the time so I told her (feeling ‘almost guilty – see below) that the only way I could give her an iPod was 

Shauna’s Mario Themed Wedding Cake

Shauna’s Mario Themed Wedding Cake

My oldest daughter is a true gamer along with her husband. So it seemed fitting that she would request a Mario-themed wedding cake. Umm…sure, no problem. (?)   This cake was a true family affair. I got several of my other daughters to help make 

Paige’s Woodgrain Wedding Cake

Paige’s Woodgrain Wedding Cake

My daughter Paige got married this year.  She’s never been one to go easy on me…her wedding cake request was no different as she wanted a cake that resembled wood grain to match her country-themed venue. I was a bit intimidated at first but it was actually 

Just A Spoonful of Sugar Cupcakes

Just A Spoonful of Sugar Cupcakes

I created these for a ‘Mary Poppins’ themed party. Aren’t they adorable? And so easy too…

Rosette Cake

Rosette Cake

This is another quick cake I made to celebrate my Savannah’s 14th birthday. Don’t let the rosettes fool you, they were pretty simple to do.    I rushed this one and even the imperfections don’t look too bad. The trick is to make sure your 

Chocolate Anniversary Cake

Chocolate Anniversary Cake

I made this perfectly ‘sized for two’ cake to celebrate my brother’s anniversary.