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Chocolate Croissants

Who doesn’t love a good croissant now stuff it with chocolate and you are winning. I make these about twice a year, my family and neighbors enjoy receiving a warm chocolate croissant. When I make them I freeze some so I can have them anytime without the work. I place the frozen croissants on a…

Pineapple Pickle Cake

This is another recipe I got from the internet a few years ago, it was delicious, very unexpected, pickles and pineapple, but it so works. What I love about this recipe is it is very different, no one is expecting pickles in a cake so you get a lot of curious people who will say,…

Pickle Dip

Here we are again playing with vinegar this time with pickles, I sometimes wonder how I have enamel on my teeth, probably because I only drink water 99% of the time. But if I could, I would absolutely drink pickle juice from the jar, I use it instead of salt in some recipes, it’s a…

Coke and Cherry Love Salad

I love a good jello salad especially when it’s warm outside. This Valentines Day I thought about making something a little different from the chocolate recipes I usually make, but wanted something that fit the color and sweetness of the celebration. So I decided on a Coke and Cherry Love Salad. Yes, this is perfect…

Pickled Pineapple

I got this recipe of the internet a year ago and feel in love. Pickled pineapples, yes please! I love pineapple and here recently, I like things a little spicy, trust me that is new, spicy was something I avoided but I am now dipping my toe in this warm and tasty world. I am…

Butt Kicking Chicken

🐔Butt Kicking Chicken Casserole, this recipe got it’s name back in the 90’s when I served it for the first time and my brother-in-law said, “ this chicken kicks the butt of every chicken dish ever made”. So from that day forward I have kept the name. The great thing about this recipe is it…

Chocolate Gooey Bundt Cake

Chocolate Gooey Bundt Cake what else needs to be said! I love caramel, coconut, and chocolate add it to cake and I’m so your friend. So this recipe is a no brainer. It is wonderful and is a hit where ever I take it. Makes a wonderful Holiday or hostess gift. The recipe says to…

Bundt Cake Cheesecake

My husband loves cheesecake truly LOVES it so much. I on the other hand would not miss it if I never had it again. Which works to his benefit because he knows if we order a slice he gets the whole piece minus a tiny bite. So in making him happy I am always looking…

Apple Delight

This recipe is from an older Pillsbury recipe book tried and true. You can’t go wrong with apples and caramel. I made this the other day it popped in my head after a trip to the apple orchard and I thought, why not. So good I served it slightly warm with vanilla bean ice cream…

Peanut Butter Explosion Cake

I made this cake for my husbands birthday, Cheesecake is his favorite but anything peanut butter runs almost neck and neck. Needless to say he was a very happy camper, he and my son made quick work of it. My son asked if I would make it for his birthday. My husband and I believe…

Hot Chocolate Cookies

This cookie is truly like enjoying a cup of hot cocoa. I enjoy making these all year long but the winter time is my favorite, a cup of hot chocolate and one of these cookies feels like pure pampering add in a good book 📚 and like is good! A book, hot chocolate, and these…

Bacon Cookies

On my cookie quest a few years back I came across this yummy cookie, what makes it so great is bacon 🥓 yes, I said bacon! It has a sweet, smoky, salty taste that rocks your taste buds. This makes a great twist on a truly classic cookie. One that I know your friends and…