It is that time of year again, a new cookie for the cookie exchange.  These butterbourbon lemon cookies have a nice mix of flavors that includes a hint of almond and espresso.  …

These buttercream eggs are great for the Easter holiday, but can be enjoyed any time of year.  The richness of the buttercream inside the eggs is balanced well with the semi-sweet…

These peanut butter eggs are a great treat for Easter, but can work anytime of the year and can be any shape you wish. …

Another holiday, another holiday cookie exchange, another new cookie.  This year we created these orange cookies with cranberries & chocolate.  The orange flavor is …

These spiced candied almonds work well as a snack, on a salad, dessert, etc.  They can be a bit tricky to make as the syrup gets very sticky, but it makes a good amount to use over several…

Time again for another holiday cookie exchange which means it is time for a new cookie.  This year we created these cinnamon whiskey oatmeal cherry cookies.  The cherries are…

Chrusciki (hrrooss-CHEE-kee) or Bow Ties are a very light and fragile Polish cookie.  Tim used to make these every Christmas with his grandmother, now he makes them every year…

Sand Tarts are super thin cookies, they can be a pain to make but are well worth it.  Tim’s grandmother used to make these around Christmas and are now made by many others …

Tim’s grandmother would make this pashka at most family gatherings.  It is a Russian Easter dessert that is traditionally served in a mold, but we serve it in a bowl as a …

This pineapple upside-down cake is very moist and has a thick layer of pineapple and brown sugar topping.  It makes a great summer dessert but works well any time of the year. …

This black forest cake uses the Guinness cake as a base and adds in a sweet and tart mixture of cherries and cream.   …

This is a quick and simple chocolate buttercream frosting.  It is extremely versatile and can be used on cakes, cupcakes, or any type of dessert. …