I’m kicking off Holiday Baking Season with one of my very favorite cookies! It’s like a candy and a cookie all in one! What could be better than that? (Not much…unless it’s fairies to do the dishes!) You’ll love the rich buttery chocolate cookie combined with the tender flavorful cherry. Top it off with the cherry chocolate frosting and BAAAA-ZINGA! One of the BEST Holiday cookies EVER! Hooray for Holiday Baking! We’ve got this…right?!!!
Desserts & Sweets
Looking for a last minute treat this Holiday Season? One you can whip up in a hurry because you may have forgotten you signed up to bring a goodie? Well…I’ve got ya covered! (What’s a girlfriend for?!!!) If you have a boxed cake mix and a can of soda…we’re in business! Get ready to have the BEST quickie cupcake in baking history!
Still not sure what your serving for dessert on the “Big Day”! No worries…I’ve put together a collection of my Nest’s favorite holiday desserts. From fancy to simple and everything in-between. Whether you’re a first time baker, or a pro…my step-by-step instructions and recipes will help. They’re all here and waiting for you to come pick your favorite!
This time of year is the BEST time to bake! The smells that come wafting out of your kitchen are magical! Cinnamon, Clove, Allspice, Cranberry, Orange, Pumpkin…the list is long my friends! I’ve taken this classic Cranberry Orange Cake and updated it by adding an amazing Warm Buttery Orange Sauce! Serve this cake warm, with a healthy drizzle of that warm buttery orange sauce, and WOW your guests this Holiday Season!
There’s still time to whip up a last minute Halloween Treat! Like these ultra easy and fantastically delicious caramel chocolate dipped monster pretzels! They’re like a magical spooky candy wand. Careful! They may put a spell on you!
I know I keep raving about Fall! I can’t help myself. I don’t know if it’s the anticipation of getting together with family and friends for the Holidays, the Holiday baking, or if it’s everything that goes with the season. Football, Falling Leaves, Pumpkin patches, and Apples. That’s right… Fall means Apple Season! I love Apple Pie, Caramel Apples, and this wonderful Apple Cobbler! It’s simply the BEST! Kinda like this time of year.
I love the tastes and smells of Fall! This cake is one of my favorite annual traditions and it started years ago with one of my aprons. That’s right..my Apron! What? Doesn’t your Apron give you delicious cake recipes? Hmmm…maybe mine is magical? Okay it’s not really magical…but this recipe is!
I’m ready for big beautiful orange pumpkins, red and yellow leaves, orchard fresh apples, apple cider, and the cool crisp air of Fall! Please dear powers that be…give me the cool crisp air of Fall…and a big thick slice of this amazingly yummy Dutch Apple Pie… with all of the tantalizing flavors this season has to offer!
I love Labor Day weekend. Not only do we have our “crab and shrimp boil”, but it’s also our small town County Fair. Oh, I don’t go to the fair to see the exhibits, animals, blue ribbons, or ride the rides. I proudly go for the food! That’s right friends! It’s all about the food. My favorite…you’re looking at it…Funnel Cake. Why wait? It’s peach season… the perfect time to pair these beauties up with homemade funnel cake, and a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream! Talk about BLUE RIBBON!!!
I’m kind of a sucker for anything with a European flavor and feel! Especially when it comes to their pastries. I’m sorry…but they have it down. Which is why I was drawn to the rage of Galette’s. Galette’s hail from France and are basically a free form country tart. They are super easy to make and filled with all that fresh fruit filling. This is the PERFECT dessert for your outdoor cook outs! Light, refreshing, and easy!