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Candy & Sweets

Gumdrop Nougat Candy

Easy, homemade vanilla nougat candy made in the microwave with just marshmallows, white chocolate chips and gumdrops (and a few other pantry staples).  No candy thermometer required for this quick, no-bake candy recipe.  If you know how to work a microwave and have a whole 5-minutes to spare, then you can make this candy from start to finish. Continue Reading…

Bars, Blondies & Brownies

Butterscotch Toffee Rice Chex Treats

Rice Chex marshmallow treats with the rich flavors of butterscotch and toffee, for an easy no-bake cereal treat!  I was inspired by the classic Scotcheroo recipes using Rice Chex, but wanted to make a version that was free of peanut butter and corn syrup.  These treats are rich and decadent and take just minutes to make! Continue Reading…

Bars, Blondies & Brownies/ Desserts

Lemon Bars

Classic lemon bars.  Homemade lemon curd on a buttery shortbread crust, and baked in a 9×13-inch dish.  I added lemon into these bars three ways to make the ultimate lemon bar: fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and lemon extract.  This is a super easy recipe to make, using just two bowls and a spoon! Continue Reading…

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10 Recipes for Memorial Day

Happy (almost) Memorial Day!!  Whether you are having a fun party or just relaxing at home, I have ten recipes perfect for your Memorial Day celebration!  From breakfast to appetizers to dinner and (of course) dessert, you are sure to find a recipe fitting for whatever your plans are. Continue Reading…

Bars, Blondies & Brownies

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars

Classic chocolate chip cookies, but in bar form and with three kinds of chocolate: Hershey’s milk chocolate Kisses, semi-sweet chocolate chips and chunks of bittersweet chocolate.  This bar cookie recipe is great when you need a quick dessert, but don’t have time to scoop out individual cookies. Continue Reading…