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Not Your Grandma’s Pecan Pie

On November 27, 2015 / Pies, Recipes / Leave a comment

Chocolate and bourbon: two things that are rarely, if ever, lacking from our family home. When I ran across a recipe for Bourbon and Chocolate Pecan Pie many years back, I knew it would be a hit. It is now a staple at family holidays and a favorite among many. I personally never loved pecan pie. I was a pumpkin girl, or no pie at all. But it all changed for this one. Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie Ingredients: 1 deep-dish pie crust (store bought or make your own!) 2 cups pecan halves ¼ cup butter 2 ounces of unsweetened […]

Football Snack Mix

On November 17, 2015 / Recipes, Snacks / Leave a comment

I’m going to say this from the very beginning… It’s possible that this football snack mix would taste somewhat ok if you used different team’s colors. But we don’t recommend trying it. It tastes best if they are green and gold. Start by melting 6 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of light corn syrup and 3/4 cup of brown sugar in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between. In my microwave, it takes about a minute and a half to become a smooth caramel sauce. (I use my Pyrex measuring cup, because it’s the easiest thing to pour out […]

Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

On November 12, 2015 / Cupcakes, Recipes / Leave a comment

I will be completely honesty, I’m not about mixing fruit with dessert. However, I made these cupcakes for a coworker’s baby shower and people FLIPPED! I have never received more requests for a recipe than this one. So, for you lovers of fruity desserts, I present you my secret: Ingredients: For cake: 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 lemon (zest + 3 tablespoons juice) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup milk For frosting: 1 8oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 6 cups powdered sugar ¼ […]