Simple Yet Gourmet

How perfect are these cupcakes for Spring/Easter celebrations! You could really make any kind of cake you want for these, but I chose to stick with chocolate (you know, since nests are brown-also I love chocolate).  The nest itself is made with the most divine chocolate frosting then topped with toasted coconut and Cadbury Mini Eggs.

It's one of my kids favorite holidays, St.Patrick's Day.  I know what all of you are saying, but it can be a fun holiday!  The leprechauns come and turn our milk green and leave a little treat!  I try to make a special dinner and end the night with the kids favorite, Grasshopper Cake.  I have done this for a number of years, but have forgotten to post it, so sorry!  I hope I'm not to late for you to give it a try this year.  Who knows, the leprechauns might come to visit you if you make it! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

You have got to try these blondies! They are seriously Heaven on Earth.  The pecan layer just melts into the blondies for a sweet, nutty, decadent treat.  I had a hard time reigning in my self control with these. They are definitely a keeper and the perfect treat for this time or year. The original recipe has a chocolate drizzle on top so if that sounds good to you, go for it.  I thought they were plenty rich without.

Happy Halloween!  I didn't make to many Halloween treats this year but I wanted to make something fun for our ward Halloween party and this was the winner.  For the cake, I followed the instructions for the Chocolate Mousse Crunch Cake from Our Best Bites, minus the toffee.  Then for the spiderweb I piped a spiral of store bought vanilla frosting.  Once the spiral was finished I simply took a toothpick and drew lines through the ganache from the center to the outside.  I added some plastic spiders to this later on for a fun and creepy effect.  Even if you don't do the spiderweb, the cake itself was great and I'm sure it would be even better with the toffee chips!

Kirsti sent me this recipe about a year ago and we've made it several times since.  It's easy and delicious!  I love making Pumpkin Bread in the fall when the scent of pumpkin and sweet spices fill up my kitchen.   Sometimes I surprise Brynlee with this for an after school snack and it never fails to brighten her mood after a long day.  In fact, I think this delicious pumpkin bread would brighten anyone's day!

With autumn official here, the pumpkin recipes are coming out.  Already my kiddos are telling me no more pumpkin! But, I can not help myself, I love pumpkin. Not only does it taste wonderful, it make a moist and yummy baked good.  My sister asked for a pumpkin french toast recipe and I thought I had already posted this. With this recipe, I made a cinnamon syrup that really works well with this.  I think next time, I might add a little nutmeg as well to add to the flavor.  Nothing better than french toast with a hint of pumpkin and warm cinnamon syrup to start the day off right.  I hope you enjoy this as much as we do,  Stay turned for more pumpkin recipes, despite my kids complaining!

A while back I saw this recipe on Facebook and immediately saved it.  I try not to make something in this quantity unless I'm going to have someone to share it with and the opportunity presented itself at a BBQ recently. These were so yummy!  Brynlee has been begging me to make them again before too long. Given the fact that they were delicious I'm sure they will be in our bellies again soon. I've had no-bake peanut butter bars before, but never with crushed Nilla Wafers in them.  I've gotta say, it was an excellent addition.