Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Limoncello Butter and Berries Dutch Baby
Breakfast

Limoncello Butter and Berries Dutch Baby

This Limoncello Butter and Berries Dutch Baby is a popover-like pancake that’s a tender and eggy delight. The batter is quickly mixed in a blender then baked in a hot skillet. From there it dramatically transforms into a pillowy and puffy goodness. Mother’s day is around the corner, and what could be more perfect than to start the day with a delicious and beautiful Dutch …

Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
Light and Healthy Salads and Sides

Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

For a simple and easy side dish, try Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing. It is full of texture, flavor, and nutrition. And it’s a great addition to any backyard barbeque, picnic, or potluck this spring and summer. This red cabbage slaw has great crunch, texture, and freshness. There is sweetness, tanginess, nuttiness, and a slight bite. Plus it’s loaded with vitamins, …

Carrot Cake Cheesecake (with Cake Mix)
Dessert

Carrot Cake Cheesecake (with Cake Mix)

No one would ever know this moist and luxurious Carrot Cake Cheesecake starts with a doctored-up cake mix. It’s the perfect dessert for Easter or any special occasion. In my opinion, the best carrot cake has to have fresh carrots, coconut flakes, pineapple, and nuts. When you throw cheesecake into the mix, it’s the best of both worlds!!  The reason why box cake mix is …

Horseradish Cheddar and Bacon Scones
Appetizer Bread / Pizza Breakfast

Horseradish Cheddar and Bacon Scones

These Horseradish Cheddar and Bacon Scones are cheesy, bacony, and great served anytime of the day! Use meatless bacon for a vegetarian version. The idea for these scones came from an unused wedge of horseradish smoked bacon cheddar cheese. It was a do or die time for the cheese. I decided to incorporate it into scones. Although the test batch turned out decent, it needed …

Chocolate Lover’s Donut Lasagna
Dessert

Chocolate Lover’s Donut Lasagna

This no-bake Chocolate Lover’s Donut Lasagna is chocolaty, lush, and creamy. It consists of a chocolate donut base layered with chocolate whipped topping, chocolate pudding, and regular whipped topping. It’s a great make-ahead dessert. Call this dessert lasagna, or call it lush. I call it luscious! The two are essentially the same, and both are heavenly! Chocolate is a perennial all-time favorite. It makes everything …

Gingerbread Pecan Bars
Dessert

Gingerbread Pecan Bars

Nothing says cozy better than the flavor of gingerbread during the Christmas season. These Gingerbread Pecan Bars are wonderfully gingery and cinnamony. They are topped with a sweetened condensed milk mixture, chopped pecans, and of course sprinkles! Gingerbread is the holiday flavor equivalent of a fuzzy sweater. Warm spices and molasses provide that distinctive warm and spiced holiday flavor that we know and love. Whether …