Recipes

This recipe for small-batch lemon cupcakes is great for those days that you know you do not need to whip up a whole box of treats. There are days when you know you should NOT make a whole batch (2+ dozen) of cupcakes.  The reasons may vary and you might be the only one who …

This Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes recipe combines chocolate and coffee to make the best chocolate cupcakes topped with buttercream. Have a special occasion coming up and looking for the perfect chocolate cupcake recipe?  These Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes are a delicious way to celebrate every special occasion. I adapted the Food Network’s Basic Chocolate Cake recipe and added …

This recipe for yeast rolls is a lot like the “throwed rolls” that you get at Lambert’s. Make a batch and watch them disappear. Those in the know who travel to Gulf Shores, Alabama, stop at Lambert’s Cafe in the nearby town of Foley.  Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, leaves there hungry.  The food is …

This easy to make Mexican Rice Skillet is made with beef, rice, and corn and is super versatile. You could eat it as a main dish, use it as a dip for tortilla chips, or wrap it up in tortillas and enjoy as burritos. This beefy skillet dinner is like a homemade version of Hamburger …

This easy roasted salsa recipe is made with roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, and red onion. Fresh cilantro and spices help pull the ingredients together into one tasty Mexican appetizer. Nothing beats the taste of fresh salsa, except for roasted salsa. Though this easy recipe comes together in about half an hour, it’s best to refrigerate …

Salty, sweet, and topped with sprinkles, this easy gourmet popcorn will be a hit with kids ages 4 to 94. Summer is a special time for me.  So many in my family were born throughout the summer.  In honor of summer babies everywhere, I made a sweet and simple popcorn treat that I call Funfetti …