July Fourth Beach Picnic
Last years July Fourth beach picnic was so much fun (menu here), we decided to do it again and this time we…
Thin Chocolate Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love a good chocolate chip cookie and I have posted my fair share in the past, but I have…
Chocolate Mousse
I had been looking for a set of glasses to serve chocolate mousse or ice cream that was wide enough…
Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips or Raisins
My favorite oatmeal cookie was from Summer trips to Walloon Lake, Michigan. Â On our way, we would stop off in…
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
I was going through my pile of recipes, trying to come up with an appetizer I had never made, and…
Slow Cooker Chili
Just in time for another round of cold days and the Super Bowl, this past weekend we made chili in…
Chocolate Angel Food Cake
Some desserts are better with chocolate and I definitely think that angel food cake is one of those desserts. Â Ina…
Caramelized Onion Dip
One of my standard go-to dips is a caramelized onion dip that is not too fattening (really!) and makes enough…
Delicious Sour Cherry Tarts
I have wanted to make a sour cherry pie for about five years, ever since I tried one for the…
Beach Picnic Menu
Last weekend I put together a  July 4th picnic (a few weeks early!) at our local beach with several of…