Cherry Dump Cake

This Cherry Dump Cake is the easiest dessert you could ask for, it has 4 ingredients that you literally dump in a 13×9 and bake.  My husband always requests this cake for holidays and I’m always glad to make such a simple dish on busy days.  I highly recommend topping this fruity, delicious cake with whipped cream.

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Easter Sugar Cookies

These are my absolute favorite cookies ever.  They have graced birthday parties, bridal showers, holidays and the arrival of my son. This recipe is from my mom’s best friend (and a second mom to me) Kathe.  Every Christmas I go to her house and we stay up all night baking these amazing cookies.  It is

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Sweet Corn Cake

This sweet corn cake tastes like a sweet cornbread that has a creamier, softer texture (like a spoon bread). I first had this delicious side dish at a Mexican restaurant in my husband’s home town.  I feel in love with it at first bite and have finally made an attempt to make it myself.  It was

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Steak Marinade and Grilled Smokey Cheddar Potatoes

There is nothing like steak and potatoes…can you tell I’m from the midwest?  These are two simple and delicous recipes with ingredients that most everyone has in their fridge or pantry.  I found this marinade recipe several years ago on the internet (I do not have the specific website).  It states that it is for steak

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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

I cannot go to a gathering without bringing something….I just can’t.  So when we got an invitation to a friend’s housewarming party I knew I had to plan for something delicious.  I really enjoy baking and almost always bring something sweet.   I decided on cupcakes as I recently received a cupcake cookbook that I have

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