Turkish Coffee Truffles

TRUFFLES...pretty easy, a little messy...fun to make and people are always AMAZED that you made such a "decadent candy".truffles are definitely a great gift item and are sure to impress everyone.  something about them screams decadence...why?...i...

EASY PEACH PIE-CAKE

easy peezy Peach Pie-Cake.this is a definite go-to recipe that can be whipped up in no time.  i always keep...HIDE...a can of pie filling in the back of the pantry just for this quick and easy cake.  when someone, anyone, comes to visit they...

Mocha 'spresso On-The-Go Jello

forget those 5 hour energy drinks that cost a fortune.  make yourself some Espresso jello cups for those inconvenient times you need a pick-me-up.i love these things...my friends love these things...you will love these things.  i think i've...

Apricot Almond Oat Bars

since my last post about the "Turkey Tails" was sooo long, i'll get through this one quickly.i found this recipe while watching some Giada De Laurentiis show in the wee hours of the morning.  while half asleep i heard "healthy" and i heard "oatmeal"....

Hazelnut Sugar Cookies

don't ya just hate it when something comes out of the oven you think it's all gone wrong?well, that was the case with these...BUT...THEY TURNED OUT FABULOUS!my intention was a cookie with the look and texture of a snickerdoodle and the yummy taste...

Lemon Poppy Protein Cake

this little unassuming cake is not just your usual lemon poppy seed cake. not only is it light and moist and delicious..it's THE BEST "protein cake" recipe i have come across as of yet...and i must say i have tried quite a few...bars, puddings, cupcakes,...

Pineapple Ginger Ale Cupcakes

PINEAPPLE GINGER ALE CUPCAKESsoooooooo easy, low fat, waist friendly, and quite delicious. i can't believe i haven't run across this recipe before. i'm always on the war path for things that aren't full sugar-full fat and these fit the bill. so easy...

Caveman Carrot Cake Cookies

CAVEMAN CARROT CAKE COOKIESwell, first i give many props to SOG-Son of Grok...a fellow blogger that i believe, came up with this interesting recipe for a healthy, satisfying cookie.these really are PRIMAL and definitely something a caveman would and...

Sticky Fig Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Glaze

these little/big sticky figgy moist cupcakes are a winner. my ever so cute and fabulous next door neighbor, Wendy, asked if she could borrow our large cupcake tin...little did we know that we would get a sample of this incredible recipe she was testing....

Bestest Moistiest Apple Cake

BESTEST MOISTIEST APPLE CAKE...this is one of the BEST Apple Cakes i have ever tasted. the best for a few reasons beyond just fabulous flavor and texture...my MOM baked it and she discovered it from a fellow blogger at Food Tale. Mom and i are just a...

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE PECAN BARS ...sooo easy

these little squares are a must. SOOOooo GOOD ! so easy, so quick, no mess, not even a mixing bowl. you must try them at least once. i must warn you now...if you are one of those who refuses to use ready-made helpers...then look away now. if you are...

Pumpkin Almond Butter Cake/Brownies

here we go with another one of those..."i don't believe this is gonna work" recipes...one look at the ingredients and you'd have to agree with me. it all sounds too gooey. i watched in shock and awe as it slowly became an actual cake. as you can see,...

Custard Pie...with Sour Cream?...Too easy

yet another recipe i didn't believe would work. another one of those crazy sounding things i just HAD to try because my curiosity gets the best of me. so few ingredients and all that sour cream just didn't seem right. well, as you can see, it worked....