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I've made a Heath Bar Coffee Cake for decades, but it was only upon Brianna's request for her 30th birthday cake that I attempted this, a blending of her favorite cake (cheesecake) and one of her favorite candies (Heath bars). Once the candles were blown out and the cake sampled, we all agreed: This toffee-topped cheesecake is pretty darn delicious.
Read MoreJim prefers all things chocolate, but every once in a while I just gotta make a departure into the kinds of desserts I love. This is one of them. My favorite topping is blueberry pie filling, but fresh fruits—blackberries, strawberries, and more—are delicious, too.
Read MorePerusing Pinterest on a cold winter day, I came across a BBQ Pasta Salad side dish. Inspired, I decided to make it my own—and make it a meal. The makeover resulted in a taste of summer on a winter evening that I'm sure will be just as tasty come the warm months.
Read MoreThis has been a Thanksgiving staple in my family for years. I can remember toting it to South Dakota for the holiday festivities with Jim's family each time we celebrated there. I still have the magazine clipping of the original recipe (now faded and sporting food splotches), which apparently came from Wesson Oil as it's the only brand name noted in the ingredients. I've altered the original a tad, leaving out the chopped pecans, for one.
Read MoreI love, love, love apple cobbler hot from the oven and served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top. I may be partial, but I think this recipe—one I cobbled together myself—is the best I've ever had.
Read MoreI'm more a fan of savory than sweet, but when I want something sweet, the combination of peanut butter and chocolate is always a fave. Hence, the creation of these peanut butter cookies featuring big hunks of peanuts and big chunks of dark chocolate.
Read MoreI don't recall where or how I came up with this recipe, but I do recall many compliments from the girls and guests on how delicious the meal is. And it's so unbelievably easy!
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