Ultimate Oreo Cake

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, unable to go back to sleep? Happens to me more than I’d like, but often that’s when a lot of brainstorming takes place in my noggin. Sometimes I’d rather be sleeping, but that’s when an idea pops in my head that makes me wantRead More

Cayenne Chocolate Cookies

In all honesty, I was a little skeptical of these cookies at first.  One of my good friends told me about these cookies over the summer, which left me intrigued.  Spicy and sweet, all at the same time?  Will my taste buds revolt against me after eating these?   It’s amazing how the flavor of theseRead More

Brownie Truffle Pie

Flipping through recipe books when you’re hungry is like begging someone to hold a chocolate bar in front of your face while dieting.  It’s cruel and unusual punishment, yet I find myself doing this on a regular basis.  Too many times I’ve slammed the book shut and fussed at myself for the self-inflicted torture.  SometimesRead More

Caramel Trail Mix Bars

When I’m on the go and hungry, trail mix is usually my favorite snack.  It’s the perfect combination of protein, fat and carbs, yet it also contains that wonderful sweet and salty taste that curbs cravings, and it holds me over for a couple hours.  We have a big jar of it sitting on theRead More

Peach Cobbler Ice Cream Cake

The first time I saw the original version of this cake, it was in a magazine.  It was a gorgeous, elaborate cake with fresh peaches, ice cream, pound cake and whipped cream.  It seemed like such a perfect summer treat.  Who doesn’t want ice cream cake on a regular basis, but especially during the summer? AfterRead More