Category: Bake and Cook

Homemade Reese’s Bars Recipe

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During a hard time for my family, we said goodbye to my amazing and wonderful grandmother. She was always the most adventurous woman with more self-control than I can ever imagine having. While she held an incredibly slim figure, there was never an absence of sweets at her house. One of my favorite treats she used to make me were her homemade Reese’s bars. She really perfected the texture of the peanut butter to taste just like a Reese’s candy, and the recipe is quick and simple to make! It’s also no bake! Continue reading “Homemade Reese’s Bars Recipe” →

Raspberry Topped Lemon-Lime Squares Recipe

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With all the cold weather heading out the door and the sunshine pouring through my windows here in Houston, I was inspired to squeeze some citrus! And what goes better with lemons and limes than raspberry, am I right? Continue reading “Raspberry Topped Lemon-Lime Squares Recipe” →

Upgrade your Boxed Cake: Easy Homemade Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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I have a confession to make. I really do enjoy boxed cake. It’s easy, cheap, and failsafe. The main reason boxed cake can be so amazing though, is because of homemade buttercream frosting! It’s to die for and really not a huge deal to make. Making your own frosting takes a boxed cake to the next level and really gives the cake an overall homemade taste. Skip the old canned frosting next time and try this homemade buttercream frosting. I dare you to not lick the bowl! Continue reading “Upgrade your Boxed Cake: Easy Homemade Buttercream Frosting Recipe” →

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Love

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So Valentine’s Day is around the corner and you’re looking for something sweet for that special someone in your life? You also aren’t looking to sell your kidneys after already spending all that cash during the holidays? Homemade gifts are the way to go, and nothing could be more delicious, impressive, and secretly easy to make than these chocolate covered strawberries. Continue reading “Chocolate Covered Strawberry Love” →

Funeral Cake Recipe: The bundt pan’s death wish

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How many bakers in their 20s own a bundt? Shockingly, the art of using bundt pans was lost somewhere between frightening jello molds and fruit cakes back in the day… But there’s a reason to bring this old-fashioned cake pan back: Funeral Cake. Truth is, people will die (hehehe) for this easy to make and surprisingly delicious cake. Continue reading “Funeral Cake Recipe: The bundt pan’s death wish” →

Mango Salsa Recipe

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Winter blues got you down? Spice things up with a fiesta! This mango salsa is a fresh and festive dish that changes things up from the old traditional tomato recipe. P.S. It’s also dairy and gluten free! Continue reading “Mango Salsa Recipe” →

Fudge and Family

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I have the best family that makes the best fudge. Ever since I was a small child I was making fudge for Christmas with my mom. Now that I’ve grown up to be a not so small child, I continue to make fudge with my baby sister Emma. She’s adorable and oh so handy in the kitchen. Look at her go! Continue reading “Fudge and Family” →

Thumbprint Cookie Recipe: Timeless Gems

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Christmas where I’m from means sweets and treats at each and every meal. A lovely family favorite is thumbprint cookies. A buttery ball of dough covered in pecans and “thumb printed” for a drop of jelly in the center, how could you go wrong? They give a special sense of decadence and color to the dessert table. Look at these beauties. Continue reading “Thumbprint Cookie Recipe: Timeless Gems” →