Recipes

Welcome to my Recipes category page. Here you can find HUNDREDS of recipes to make your next meal memorable. From my Funfetti Cake to a Stunning Potato Tart to the perfect Spicy Margarita, find the perfect recipe to delight your palate.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Last updated on February 23, 2019 by John K. Leave a Comment

This easy cream cheese frosting recipe is addictively delicious and so quick to make!! It’s as easy to make as American buttercream but has an amazing depth of flavor thanks to the cream cheese AND it’s not as sweet. What goes well with cream cheese frosting? Carrot cake is a favorite paring with cream cheese...

This easy cream cheese frosting recipe is addictively delicious and so quick to make!! It’s as easy to make as American buttercream but has an amazing depth of flavor thanks to the cream cheese AND it’s not as sweet. What goes well with cream cheese frosting? Carrot cake is a favorite paring with cream cheese…

Mug Cake

Last updated on February 23, 2019 by jkanell Leave a Comment

If you follow this blog you know I’m a fan of beautifully decorated cakes, but sometimes you just want a delicious portion of cake without all the hubbub. Mug cakes bake right in the microwave in about ninety seconds and they taste sooooo good, as long as you have the right recipe! What is a...

If you follow this blog you know I’m a fan of beautifully decorated cakes, but sometimes you just want a delicious portion of cake without all the hubbub. Mug cakes bake right in the microwave in about ninety seconds and they taste sooooo good, as long as you have the right recipe! What is a…

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Last updated on February 23, 2019 by John K. Leave a Comment

There’s something so addictive about cream cheese frosting; sweetness is tempered with a bit of tang, the texture is creamy and luscious and it’s something you can whip up in a few minutes. I love this frosting on nearly everything but a slightly chocolatey cake creates a special combination known as red velvet! What do...

There’s something so addictive about cream cheese frosting; sweetness is tempered with a bit of tang, the texture is creamy and luscious and it’s something you can whip up in a few minutes. I love this frosting on nearly everything but a slightly chocolatey cake creates a special combination known as red velvet! What do…

Cake Mix Cookies

Last updated on February 16, 2019 by jkanell Leave a Comment

Everyone seems to have a box of cake mix hanging out in the pantry but it can be used for more than just cake! Cake mix is great for making soft chewy cookies that might just have a healthy dose of rainbow sprinkles in them! How can you make box mix better? While box mixes...

Everyone seems to have a box of cake mix hanging out in the pantry but it can be used for more than just cake! Cake mix is great for making soft chewy cookies that might just have a healthy dose of rainbow sprinkles in them! How can you make box mix better? While box mixes…

Chocolate Tart

Last updated on February 20, 2019 by John K. 6 Comments

I’ve made chocolate tarts before but I was inspired to up my game by some of the amazing pastry chefs on Instagram like Aumaury Guichon and Topless Baker. I bought a couple moulds for nice domes and a set of perforated rings for baking the perfect tart shells. The whole process was so much easier...

I’ve made chocolate tarts before but I was inspired to up my game by some of the amazing pastry chefs on Instagram like Aumaury Guichon and Topless Baker. I bought a couple moulds for nice domes and a set of perforated rings for baking the perfect tart shells. The whole process was so much easier…

Red Velvet Donuts

Last updated on February 12, 2019 by John K. 18 Comments

Who knew chocolate and cream cheese would be such a winning combination? I guess everyone since red velvet is super-popular! These donuts have just the right note of chocolate to complement the cream cheese frosting and they are SO MOIST!!! That’s the nice thing about baked donuts, besides not needing to heat up all that...

Who knew chocolate and cream cheese would be such a winning combination? I guess everyone since red velvet is super-popular! These donuts have just the right note of chocolate to complement the cream cheese frosting and they are SO MOIST!!! That’s the nice thing about baked donuts, besides not needing to heat up all that…

Chocolate Pie

Last updated on February 11, 2019 by jkanell 3 Comments

Have you ever wanted to make a chocolate, silk pie? Well, you should! They might be the most indulgent dessert ever AND they’re super easy to make…if you weren’t already sold at “chocolate.” How to Avoid Burnt Pie Crust I don’t know if you’re in this habit but tenting your crusts with tin foil for most of...

Have you ever wanted to make a chocolate, silk pie? Well, you should! They might be the most indulgent dessert ever AND they’re super easy to make…if you weren’t already sold at “chocolate.” How to Avoid Burnt Pie Crust I don’t know if you’re in this habit but tenting your crusts with tin foil for most of…

Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignons

Last updated on February 11, 2019 by John K. 1 Comment

These steaks are the ultimate date-night indulgence. To get a jumpstart on this recipe, make the butter a day or two ahead, and store in the refrigerator. It’s also delicious stuffed into a hot baked potato. What is the difference between beef tenderloin and filet mignon? A filet mignon, French for tender/delicate filet, is actually...

These steaks are the ultimate date-night indulgence. To get a jumpstart on this recipe, make the butter a day or two ahead, and store in the refrigerator. It’s also delicious stuffed into a hot baked potato. What is the difference between beef tenderloin and filet mignon? A filet mignon, French for tender/delicate filet, is actually…

Veggie Burgers

Last updated on February 7, 2019 by John K. 4 Comments

Veggie burgers can be a satisfying departure from traditional hamburgers when you pack them full of hearty and flavorful ingredients. Quinoa and black beans are great sources of plant-based protein, along with pepitas, that add a toasty, buttery crunch. While an Italian cheese like Parmesan may seem odd in these south-of-the-border burgers, it gives them...

Veggie burgers can be a satisfying departure from traditional hamburgers when you pack them full of hearty and flavorful ingredients. Quinoa and black beans are great sources of plant-based protein, along with pepitas, that add a toasty, buttery crunch. While an Italian cheese like Parmesan may seem odd in these south-of-the-border burgers, it gives them…

Turkey Burgers

Last updated on February 11, 2019 by John K. 1 Comment

Can you say flavor bomb? Lean ground turkey gets a whopping flavor punch from loads of fresh cilantro, chiles, and ginger, making these beef-free burgers anything but bland. Paired with a simple stir-together mayonnaise and a quick-pickled slaw that comes together in less than 10 minutes, this is a great way to level up your...

Can you say flavor bomb? Lean ground turkey gets a whopping flavor punch from loads of fresh cilantro, chiles, and ginger, making these beef-free burgers anything but bland. Paired with a simple stir-together mayonnaise and a quick-pickled slaw that comes together in less than 10 minutes, this is a great way to level up your…

Roasted Duck

Last updated on February 23, 2019 by John K. 1 Comment

Besides being a knockout dinner, this roasted duck yields a pan of delicious duck fat, which you should definitely pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator for jazzing up future recipes. If you choose to broil the duck for extra crispy skin, you will need to cover the back half with foil to...

Besides being a knockout dinner, this roasted duck yields a pan of delicious duck fat, which you should definitely pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator for jazzing up future recipes. If you choose to broil the duck for extra crispy skin, you will need to cover the back half with foil to…

Valentine Cupcakes

Last updated on February 6, 2019 by jkanell 2 Comments

These lemon cupcakes topped with raspberry-flavored buttercream are the perfect treat for any occasion but especially appropriate for Valentine’s day! A dozen roses are a nice gesture but a dozen rose cupcakes are a delicious surprise. How do You Pipe Buttercream Roses? Piping buttercream roses is actually pretty simple once you get a little practice...

These lemon cupcakes topped with raspberry-flavored buttercream are the perfect treat for any occasion but especially appropriate for Valentine’s day! A dozen roses are a nice gesture but a dozen rose cupcakes are a delicious surprise. How do You Pipe Buttercream Roses? Piping buttercream roses is actually pretty simple once you get a little practice…

Best Red Velvet Cake

Last updated on February 5, 2019 by John K. 52 Comments

I did a lot of recipe testing for this much-requested cake but in the end I lightly adapted the recipe for the batter from a New York Times recipe. Wonderful moist fluffy sponge, and I loved the typo saying it made 8 inch layers! LOL, even the best of us make mistakes…Check out my Chocolate...

I did a lot of recipe testing for this much-requested cake but in the end I lightly adapted the recipe for the batter from a New York Times recipe. Wonderful moist fluffy sponge, and I loved the typo saying it made 8 inch layers! LOL, even the best of us make mistakes…Check out my Chocolate…

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Last updated on February 2, 2019 by jkanell 3 Comments

Chocolate, chocolate chip cookies! They’re maybe the best thing ever… Agree? Disagree? Either way these cookies are pretty terrific and just about perfect with a glass of milk if you ask me! A Few Notes I used orange blossom water and LOVED the depth of flavor it gave the cookies but vanilla or a dash of...

Chocolate, chocolate chip cookies! They’re maybe the best thing ever… Agree? Disagree? Either way these cookies are pretty terrific and just about perfect with a glass of milk if you ask me! A Few Notes I used orange blossom water and LOVED the depth of flavor it gave the cookies but vanilla or a dash of…

Raspberry Bars

Last updated on February 5, 2019 by John K. 7 Comments

I made a batch of no bake lemon bars a while back and they were just delicious! I just happened to have a ton or beautiful fresh raspberries on hand so I made some raspberry curd bars! I added toasted pecans to the base and it was amazing! The curd itself is super zingy and...

I made a batch of no bake lemon bars a while back and they were just delicious! I just happened to have a ton or beautiful fresh raspberries on hand so I made some raspberry curd bars! I added toasted pecans to the base and it was amazing! The curd itself is super zingy and…