Using the Smitten Kitchen cookbook, I decided to experiment and add chocolate and butterscotch chips to my Rice Krispy treats. 1 stick...

I made these Bisquick shortcakes today and they were about 3 out of 5 stars. I definitely overcooked them (see the photo, they look...

These cookies are super easy. Grandma makes some awesome monster cookies. These are similar, but easier - and maybe even tastier, but...

When I purchased my Smitten Kitchen cookbook, I leafed through it, looking for something to cook. One recipe I was excited to try: Rice...

Made this cake for the hubby's 36th birthday 1/2 cup grape seed or canola oil, plus more for greasing pan 10 tbsp unsalted butter, at...

Husband and I made these for Halloween this year. Twinkies Candy eyes (found at a local cake store 5¢ each) Red hots Frosting Fondant...

The hubby and I decided to make a bunch of fun treats for Halloween. I hate Halloween. But I love dessert. So yeah. Circular fudge...

Husband took these to work and won a contest. I was so proud. I made the cupcakes the day ahead. But that's mostly because we made 3...

For the pie crust: (Smitten Kitchen’s “All-Butter, Really Flaky Pie Dough“) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon...

from Katie Kelly I learned to make this recipe in 2002. It takes a bit of time, but it is worth it. 1 pie crust 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup...

This is a really cute idea for entertaining. 5 to 6 granny smith apples 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp brown sugar pie crust...

From Diabetic Living If you have someone diabetic in your life, this is a good alternative to pumpkin pie. Otherwise, just make a regular...

My stepmom introduced me to this cake growing up. So delicious. 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla...

These are a great dessert and fun to make. Rice crispy treats 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) small...

from Ladies Home Journal Easier than lemon meringue pie, and just as tasty. I made this for my 30th birthday. Deep dish pie shell...

I made this cake for my mom's 60th birthday. 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup shortening 2 cups white sugar...

From my step-mom, Nancy - Tastes very good on yellow cake. 6 tbsp butter, softened 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/3 cup milk...

by Necessities and Temptations Pumpkin pie is the easiest to make, and will impress your guests - if that’s what you’re going for. I...