Author Archives: Angie

Recipe Redux: Salted Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Angie

Have you ever made something and then allowed 6 more years to pass before making it again only to discover one of the prepackaged ingredients has changed and you have to guesstimate? That’s what happened tonight while baking these cupcakes … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Angie

What’s not to love about a little cup of chocolate cake for a birthday? I made these for a good friend’s birthday a few months ago. Ingredients for the cupcake: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 6 tbsp Hershey’s … Continue reading →

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Chile Colorado Burritos

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Angie

Mexican food is in regular rotation at our place. Like usual, we have our go to items, and every once in a while, I see something that makes me pause for consideration. This was one of those times. Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading →

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Coconut Cream Pie Bars

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Angie

I first tried my hand at this recipe several years ago and it was disappointingly lackluster. At the time, my mom jotted down tips and suggestions and it’s been hanging out in my 3-ring binder ever since. After consulting her … Continue reading →

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German Chocolate Cake

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Angie

Let’s take a moment and behold the gloriousness of German Chocolate Cake. This is by far one of my favorite cakes and surprisingly one that I had not previously made. Growing up, it was always one my mom would make … Continue reading →

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Betty Crocker Coffee Cake Circa 1973

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Angie

Being a child of the ’70’s, I can clearly see my mom’s red and black Betty Crocker cookbook. I’m fairly certain it was the staple in every kitchen during that time. In fact, I received my own updated version when … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fried Chicken

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Angie

Even though I like to cook and bake, and mostly figure out what we’re having for dinner without asking the family, there are days where input is required. This was one of those days and after mulling it over a … Continue reading →

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Fall-Off-The-Bone Baby Back Ribs

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Angie

Oh, boy, do I have a treat for you! These baby back ribs were incredibly easy to prepare and so.dang.delicious. And, yes, the meat quite literally fell off the bones – no lie! A little bit of prep, throw them … Continue reading →

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Katsudon – Pork Cutlet Bowl with Rice

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Angie

Well, folks, this is a first. Never have I ever, knowingly anyway, eaten something that was researched and made because it was seen and talked about on a cartoon. Yes, you read that right. A cartoon. I’ve mentioned before that … Continue reading →

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Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Angie

A low carb, high fat diet doesn’t have to be void of desserts, there’s just a different cast of characters ingredient-wise. The family gave a two thumbs up on these cookies and I’ve since made them a few times. I’ve … Continue reading →

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