What’s the Buzz?

These bees taste as sweet as honey and are guaranteed to make an unBEElievable impression on guests at your next BBQ or summer gathering. INGREDIENTS Makes 12 servings (if you don’t gobble up the beehive) 2 standard size donuts 13 mini donuts 1 munchkin 24 mini vanilla wafer cookies black decorating gel 1 container of white…

PEACHY KEEN DONUTS

Peach season is going full blast. With a kitchen full of peaches, it was time to make some donuts! Of course, we couldn’t leave them unadorned so a crumb topping was a must. The recipe follows: PEACHY KEEN DONUTS Makes 12 donuts Ingredients for Donuts Spray on oil 2 cups diced peaches 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3…

Red, White and Blueberry Cupcakes

When it comes to holidays, my childhood was filled with holiday themed desserts, appetizers and party decorations. With July 4th right around the corner, here is an easy and patriotic dessert for you to bring to the dinner table. RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES   Ingredients 12 Cupcakes Container of vanilla frosting 12 blueberries 1/2…

Hats Off to Graduation Cap Donuts

Congratulations to all 2014 graduates and their friends and families. It’s graduation season and another excuse for a party. Keeping with the graduation theme, we came up with graduation cap donuts! These donuts are easy to prepare and make a great presentation. Display them on a platter with mini diplomas or on a glass platter…

Linzer Torte : Torte-ally Delicious

This blog focuses on food that puts a smile on your face. Linzer tortes aren’t funny, but I thought it was funny that I had a sudden craving for one! I’ve never been a fan of fruit preserves or jelly stuffed baked goods but I wanted a linzer torte now. I fondly remembered a homemade…

Toffee Caramel Apple Donuts

Toffee bits and caramel sauce, what could be bad? Absolutely nothing! I decided to convert my favorite apple cake recipe into donuts. And what better way to finish them off than by adding toffee bits for texture and caramel sauce for taste? Voila, my standby apple cake was elevated to a special treat!   Toffee…

Show Me the Bunny – Take 2

Come on Bunny donut, light my fire… Looks like this bunny has an identity crisis! Why am I so addicted to having fun with this little bunny donut? Acting as a pseudo psychologist, I’m examining my childhood. Growing up, I could never have a furry pet because my father was “allergic” to animals. After numerous…

Show Me the Bunny

Spring is in the air and that means Easter is around the corner. The markets are filling with colorful holiday candy, Nestle’s is offering Limited Edition pink and yellow morsels, and my local garden center is selling live chicks! We decided to start preparing for Easter by creating little bunny donuts. We quickly realized that…

Something Fishy in the Kitchen Sink

This weekend we visited friends that have an amazing fish tank in their basement. I left wanting to either buy a pet fish or make a fish themed dessert. As you can guess from the picture above, option number two won! Fish Donuts                 Ingredients Serves 8 8…

…And Goes Out Like A Lamb Donut

One last time to use the “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” expression. Ok, I’m done….at least until next year. Whether you’re looking for an adorable kid’s birthday dessert or an Easter snack, these cute little lamb donuts are sure to bring your guests coming baaaaack for seconds.  …