baking

Have Brown Bananas? Here’s an Easy Recipe for Banana Bread

Bananas are one of my favorite frugal foods, but despite my best attempts to eat them before they become overripe, I usually end up with brown bananas at least once or twice a month. Luckily, I have an easy recipe for banana bread that was passed … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Dessert: Mint Brownies

I was looking for something quick and easy to make as a St. Patrick's Day dessert. I was tempted by this super fast and delicious-looking Chocolate Mint Pie, but I really needed something from scratch (premade Oreo pie crusts are few and far between … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Treat: Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are my sweetheart's favorite treat, so I always make him some heart-shaped sugar cookies for Valentine's Day. This treat is an inexpensive way to say "Happy Valentine's Day." I use vanilla to flavor my buttercream frosting for … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Delights: Glazed Brownie Hearts and Strawberry Roll-Ups

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Valentine's Day? Is it $$$? It seems that Valentine's Day is one of those holidays, that if you don't spend A LOT of money on your loved one, that you don't care. Not so! I think anything … [Read more...]

Copycat Recipe: Chili’s Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie

Recently, we ate at Chili's restaurant and tried the Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie for dessert. It was so good we decided to try making our own copycat recipe at home and it turned out great! It was delicious and fattening, just like dessert should … [Read more...]

Homemade Cornish Pasty Recipe

My family grew up making pasties. The traditional Cornish pasty is a take-away meal that originated in Cornwall, England. If you research the history of pasties in the United States, you'll find lots of information on how they were common in … [Read more...]