Grandma’s Chocolate Custard Pie

Description Straight from grandma’s kitchen, a delicious Southern holiday tradition. A smooth and rich chocolate dessert that will have you asking for thirds. Ingredients ¾ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons self-rising flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, or more to taste 2 cups whole milk 2 eggs, separated 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pre-baked pie shell … Read more

Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

Description This is one dessert that I could eat every day. It’s easy to make, fun to decorate, and delicious to eat. I highly recommend it. Ingredients 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 ½ cups vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk … Read more

Red, White, and Blue Pie

Description Inspired by my Uncle Wayne, this pie is delightfully simple. Rhubarb and blueberries in a light oil-based crust, topped with vanilla frozen yogurt makes a perfect Fourth of July dessert. Ingredients 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup canola oil 3 tablespoons cold water, or more as needed 1 cup white sugar … Read more

Favorite Rhubarb Dessert

Description When my husband and I were first married, we lived in a house with a huge rhubarb patch. I experimented with many recipes and came up with this dessert. It has been a family favorite for many years now. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup butter 5 tablespoons white sugar, divided 2 tablespoons … Read more

Chocolate-Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies

Description Lightly spiced citrus spice cookies dipped in chocolate are perfect for holiday cookie trays – or enjoying on your own! Ingredients 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup white sugar 3 tablespoons orange zest, divided ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons milk 4 … Read more

Delicious Brownie Bites

Description Bite-sized brownies that are crisp on the outside and fudgy in the middle, bursting with flavor. Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups white sugar ½ cup cocoa powder 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup chopped pecans (Optional) ¼ cup peanut butter chips (Optional) … Read more

Grandma Emma’s Fudgy Chocolate Pie

Description My grandmother’s chocolate cream pie was a staple of my childhood. Homemade custard filling with a dense texture. Very rich, not too sweet, and oh-so-satisfying. For convenience, I make this with a store-bought graham cracker crust and top with whipped cream, but she used to make hers with a prebaked pastry crust topped with … Read more

Gooey Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Description These cookies are moist and delicious and also happen to be vegan! Ingredients ¾ cup coconut oil ¾ cup white sugar ¾ cup brown sugar ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup vegan white chocolate chips … Read more

Brownie Bites with Sea Salt

Description Not too dense, not too cake-like, these brownies are a step up from Sam’s, BJ®’s or Costco®’s brownie bites. The consistency is perfect and the sea salt finishes them perfectly. Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅔ cup … Read more