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.

French Onion Soup

Last updated on October 19, 2018 by John K. 2 Comments

I hadn’t made French onion soup until recently because I’ve have bad memories of salty gloopy soups covered with an inch of cheese. But I love onions, wine brandy and cheese so this should be a dream recipe for me. It is so good! I had this for lunch four days in a row and...

I hadn’t made French onion soup until recently because I’ve have bad memories of salty gloopy soups covered with an inch of cheese. But I love onions, wine brandy and cheese so this should be a dream recipe for me. It is so good! I had this for lunch four days in a row and…

Halloween Cupcakes

Last updated on October 18, 2018 by John K. 5 Comments

Halloween is definitely the time to go all in on your baking and sweets so this year I decided to to a fun group of spooky/cute cupcakes. I wanted them to have a wow factor but not be overly complicated or time consuming. Most of these cupcakes don’t require any piping tips to make, just...

Halloween is definitely the time to go all in on your baking and sweets so this year I decided to to a fun group of spooky/cute cupcakes. I wanted them to have a wow factor but not be overly complicated or time consuming. Most of these cupcakes don’t require any piping tips to make, just…

Pumpkin Poke Cake

Last updated on October 17, 2018 by John K. 11 Comments

Believe it or not I’ve never made a sheet cake! Now I see the appeal! So easy with all of the taste and you can slather on just the right amount of frosting so every bite is perfect. It’s also a cake I don’t feel bad about cutting into and eating, not precious at all....

Believe it or not I’ve never made a sheet cake! Now I see the appeal! So easy with all of the taste and you can slather on just the right amount of frosting so every bite is perfect. It’s also a cake I don’t feel bad about cutting into and eating, not precious at all….

Meringue Bone Cake

Last updated on October 18, 2018 by John K. 7 Comments

Rich chocolate cake layers paired with a chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache all covered in meringue bones. The effect is striking and perfect for Halloween but the execution is so easy! I’ve actually seen a bunch of meringue bone cakes online and just finally got around to trying my hand at one. Piping the bones is...

Rich chocolate cake layers paired with a chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache all covered in meringue bones. The effect is striking and perfect for Halloween but the execution is so easy! I’ve actually seen a bunch of meringue bone cakes online and just finally got around to trying my hand at one. Piping the bones is…

Green Bean Casserole

Last updated on October 16, 2018 by John K. 4 Comments

This casserole is basically foolproof and just jam-packed with flavor! You can make if pretty far in advance and reheat before serving making it perfect for that busiest time of year, the holidays! Look at those mushrooms and green beans suspended in a creamy cheesy sauce all topped with golden fried onions. So tasty!! A...

This casserole is basically foolproof and just jam-packed with flavor! You can make if pretty far in advance and reheat before serving making it perfect for that busiest time of year, the holidays! Look at those mushrooms and green beans suspended in a creamy cheesy sauce all topped with golden fried onions. So tasty!! A…

Potato Gratin

Last updated on October 15, 2018 by John K. 1 Comment

I find the most common mistake in making a gratin is not baking long enough. Make sure you test the tenderness of the potatoes before turning that oven off! The second thing to keep an eye on is the last step where you remove the foil and broil. Some ovens heat unevenly so you might...

I find the most common mistake in making a gratin is not baking long enough. Make sure you test the tenderness of the potatoes before turning that oven off! The second thing to keep an eye on is the last step where you remove the foil and broil. Some ovens heat unevenly so you might…

Bat Cake

Last updated on October 17, 2018 by John K. 3 Comments

My Halloween Bat Cake is chock full of all your favorite fall spices and beyond moist thanks to lots of pumpkin and a few other helpful ingredients. It might look fancy but it’s actually much easier than you might think! If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How...

My Halloween Bat Cake is chock full of all your favorite fall spices and beyond moist thanks to lots of pumpkin and a few other helpful ingredients. It might look fancy but it’s actually much easier than you might think! If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How…

Halloween Witch Cupcakes

Last updated on October 10, 2018 by John K. 2 Comments

My witch cupcakes are made with buttercream faces and hair topped with a hat that might just look familiar to you if you’re a regular visitor to this blog. Last year I made witch hat cookies for halloween, which I LOVED! This year I wanted to use the same idea but take it further. I’m...

My witch cupcakes are made with buttercream faces and hair topped with a hat that might just look familiar to you if you’re a regular visitor to this blog. Last year I made witch hat cookies for halloween, which I LOVED! This year I wanted to use the same idea but take it further. I’m…

Chicken Parmesan

Last updated on October 8, 2018 by John 5 Comments

I LOVE chicken parmesan so I had to share this recipe. It’s so easy to make and it’s great for picky eaters. You can make the sauce ahead of time and even set up dipping stations for the breading the chicken if you want some little ones to help out in the kitchen! A Few...

I LOVE chicken parmesan so I had to share this recipe. It’s so easy to make and it’s great for picky eaters. You can make the sauce ahead of time and even set up dipping stations for the breading the chicken if you want some little ones to help out in the kitchen! A Few…

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

Last updated on October 18, 2018 by John K. 3 Comments

This is a decadent amalgam of sweet potatoes, apples, marshmallows and pecans all held together with a buttery bourbon brown sugar trifecta of amazingness. 😂 Thanksgiving isn’t about holding anything back on the dinner table so why skimp on such a favorite staple? I might pour a little extra bourbon and butter into the mix...

This is a decadent amalgam of sweet potatoes, apples, marshmallows and pecans all held together with a buttery bourbon brown sugar trifecta of amazingness. 😂 Thanksgiving isn’t about holding anything back on the dinner table so why skimp on such a favorite staple? I might pour a little extra bourbon and butter into the mix…

Spider Web Cake

Last updated on October 4, 2018 by John K. 21 Comments

This cake used my ultimate chocolate cake recipe but it gets topped with a chocolate fudge buttercream. Adding a really nice quality fudge to your chocolate buttercream with a touch more salt just takes the flavor all the way to a hundred. it makes for a great pairing with the super-moist cake but even it...

This cake used my ultimate chocolate cake recipe but it gets topped with a chocolate fudge buttercream. Adding a really nice quality fudge to your chocolate buttercream with a touch more salt just takes the flavor all the way to a hundred. it makes for a great pairing with the super-moist cake but even it…

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Last updated on October 3, 2018 by John K. 9 Comments

Adding pecans so cinnamon rolls is literally the best thing ever. The taste and crunch they add complements the soft pillowy dough. HOWEVER cutting the rolls when you add anything hard is a bit more difficult. I made sure to turn my “log” after each cut so it wouldn’t flatten too much. I also highly...

Adding pecans so cinnamon rolls is literally the best thing ever. The taste and crunch they add complements the soft pillowy dough. HOWEVER cutting the rolls when you add anything hard is a bit more difficult. I made sure to turn my “log” after each cut so it wouldn’t flatten too much. I also highly…

Pumpkin Mini Cakes

Last updated on October 2, 2018 by jkanell 87 Comments

Mini-pumpkin bundt cakes filled with Fall spices and cream cheese frosting! I thought these would be really cute as part of a centerpiece at dinner mixed in with real pumpkins and Autumn leaves. Dessert could be right in front of you without you having any idea! Not if I’m on snacking duty. Some Decorating...

Mini-pumpkin bundt cakes filled with Fall spices and cream cheese frosting! I thought these would be really cute as part of a centerpiece at dinner mixed in with real pumpkins and Autumn leaves. Dessert could be right in front of you without you having any idea! Not if I’m on snacking duty. Some Decorating…

Creamy Alfredo

Last updated on October 5, 2018 by John K. Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Tillamook. As always I only partner with brands I believe in and Tillamook makes great things I’m happy to share! I have two 16-month-old twins running around the house which means I will take any and every short cut I can get, as long as flavor and quality aren’t compromised!...

This post is sponsored by Tillamook. As always I only partner with brands I believe in and Tillamook makes great things I’m happy to share! I have two 16-month-old twins running around the house which means I will take any and every short cut I can get, as long as flavor and quality aren’t compromised!…

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Last updated on October 18, 2018 by jkanell 9 Comments

I have a soft spot for pumpkin everything but as you might know, I hate fondant. Yes I use it but only on the rarest of occasions. It just doesn’t taste great. So I was determined to pipe some pumpkins for these cupcakes and not shape them out of rock-hard sugar paste you have to...

I have a soft spot for pumpkin everything but as you might know, I hate fondant. Yes I use it but only on the rarest of occasions. It just doesn’t taste great. So I was determined to pipe some pumpkins for these cupcakes and not shape them out of rock-hard sugar paste you have to…