“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”

Dessert

Prizewinning Sugar Cookies

Prizewinning Sugar Cookies

This is our family Christmas sugar cookie recipe! We also use it for any other holiday that calls for a cookie. They are soft with a yummy vanilla sugar flavor. They store really well so they can be made in advance.  We decorate the cookies 

Gingerbread Boys and Girls

Gingerbread Boys and Girls

These cute little gingerbread boys and girls taste as delicious as they look! Full of molasses and warm spices, they’re the perfect Christmas cookie for dunking into a cup of hot cocoa. This is a fun cookie to bake with the kids. Rolling out the 

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

This delicious pecan pie is made with maple syrup and chopped pecans. No corn syrup! It’s the perfect combination of nuts and sweetness and sure to become a favorite.  Growing up my mom always used pancake syrup and that is delicious too. I’ve never cared 

Creamy Cranberry Salad

Creamy Cranberry Salad

This festive creamy cranberry salad is sweet enough to be a dessert! Perfect for the holiday table and easy to throw together. Just remember that it’s best if you mix up the ingredients and let them sit overnight. That gives the cranberries time to soak 

Creamy Pumpkin Pie

Creamy Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is my all time favorite fall dessert. It’s just a classic. This is the pumpkin pie I grew up on and it’s a creamier version than the ones you’ll find at the grocery store. My oldest son and my brother have both won 

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin puree and warm spices make these soft little pumpkin snickerdoodles are the perfect fall treat. The dough does need to refrigerate for two hours before baking so plan accordingly. Whip up a batch of these cookies for an afterschool snack or to go with 

Pumpkin Raisin Bars

Pumpkin Raisin Bars

These pumpkin raisin bars are so moist and yummy, especially with the cream cheese icing. The pumpkin, raisins, and cinnamon just fill your mouth full of all the fall vibes. It’s very similar to a sheet cake and bakes in just 25 minutes.

Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Sheet Cake

This chocolate sheet cake covered in chocolate icing is a cinch to make and has a way of disappearing fast! It’s easy to double the recipe to feed a big crowd. I never add the pecans to the icing because we prefer no nuts, but 

Blueberry Lemon Scones

Blueberry Lemon Scones

A scone is a delightful mix between a cookie and a biscuit. These are not dry, they’re nice and moist bursting with flavor from the lemon and blueberries.

French Apple Cake

French Apple Cake

This yummy cake is full of apples and not too sweet. It goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or hot tea and looks so pretty for the little amount of work that goes into it.