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3 squares of the cookie cake cut and placed on a white place, surrounded by a few valentine red and pink m & ms.
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake | Valentine’s Cookie Cake Baked GoodsDessertsDessertsKids FavoritesUncategorizedValentines
February 5, 2026

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake | Valentine’s Cookie Cake

This recipe came about during the holiday season when I wanted a festive dessert to feed 10 people staying in our home who love desserts.   I tested this originally without the cocoa but decided I wanted it to be a little richer for my chocolate-loving French in-laws.  So I continued testing it, and now it's a Valentine's Day-themed cookie cake.  What's great is that you can tailor it to any…
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2 prickly pear margaritas prepared in a salted rim glass served on a wooden tray
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September 25, 2025

Prickly Pear Margarita

If you know us well, you know that we're big fans of a good margarita.  Typically, I'll go for the standard lime margarita, like this Best Margarita. Recently, however, on a day trip to the quaint Texas town of Wimberly, my husband ordered a Prickly Pear Margarita.   After trying it, I had to invent my own version.  It's a beautiful, vibrant color and has a hint of sweetness to it,…
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Watermelon, mint, and feta salad prepared in a bowl for serving
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May 27, 2025

Watermelon, Mint, & Feta Salad

Nothing says summer like this fresh, crisp watermelon, mint, & feta salad.  Simple to make yet gorgeous visual appeal; this will be a side dish you serve at all of your backyard barbecues this season! The Salad Ingredients This salad is super simple and doesn't even need a dressing.  Just these 3 ingredients create all of the flavor.   You will need 1 pound of watermelon cut into 1/2 inch cubes…
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Black Cherry Chocolate Martini prepared in a martini glass with a chocolate rim and garnished with chocolate shavings and black cherries.
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February 10, 2025

Black Cherry Chocolate Martini

Nothing tops the smooth, creamy sweetness of a chocolate martini for special occasions.  Add a hint of black cherry, and I am pretty sure you cannot help but smile while tasting one of these decadent delights.  This makes it a perfect celebration for the end of a rough day or a significant accomplishment.   Fun Fact:  The original chocolate martini has a rich taste and history, bringing nostalgia for old…
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Ground Turkey Bolognese layered over spaghetti in a pasta bowl, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and a leaf of basil.
Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese Cold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsKids FavoritesMain DishesPastaValentines
August 22, 2024

Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese

Looking for a delicious & healthy Bolognese using ground turkey?   If you are a meat eater, you would probably agree that ground beef has more flavor than ground turkey.  However, the red wine and extra seasoning in this recipe bring this ground turkey Bolognese to life, making it super tasty.  I like to make this when the kids are yelling for pasta and I'm trying to be healthy! Turkey Bolognese…
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Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese pizza prepared on a wood board ready for serving
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July 11, 2024

Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Pizza

If you love a sweet and salty flavor combination, this fig prosciutto goat cheese pizza is for you. This easy recipe is great for an appetizer shared with friends or for a light meal.  We love this pizza during summertime out on the patio and hope you do too! Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Pizza Ingredients You can make your own pizza dough, use premade pizza crust, or even pita bread. …
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A freshly prepared espresso martini in a martini glass. The martini has a frothy finish on top and is garnished with a few espresso beans.
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July 4, 2024

Espresso Martini

This espresso martini is a perfect drink for coffee lovers and special occasions. A blend of coffee and vanilla flavors with a smooth buttery finish you will love to sip with friends. I had my first espresso martini experience on a girls' trip to Savannah, Georgia.  Although I am not sure the town is particularly known for this sophisticated drink, the experts at Public Kitchen on Liberty Street know how…
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Sopapilla Cheesecake bar on a plate, sprinkled with cinnamon and ready to eat.
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars Baked GoodsBrunchCinco de MayoDessertsDessertsKids FavoritesSummer Lovin'Valentines
June 19, 2024

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

If you need an easy dessert idea, these sopapilla cheesecake bars are a delicious crowd-pleaser!  I have made these sweet, creamy delights when taking dessert to a friend's for dinner or just to have around for my kids and their friends during play dates.  This is a great recipe to make with kids also, as it is simple and they love the final product.   Sopapilla Cheesecake Bar Ingredients The…
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Walnut Pesto Pasta prepared on a plate
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May 23, 2024

Walnut Pesto with Pasta

If you are looking for a hearty twist on your typical pesto, you must try this Walnut Pesto with Pasta recipe.  It is a simple dish that brings big, unique flavor and texture.  Even if you wouldn't consider yourself a walnut or olive fan...you may just fall in love with this dish. Walnut Pesto with Pasta Ingredients The ingredient list is short for this recipe.  For the pesto, you will…
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A piece of chocolate cake on a white cake stand. Cinnamon sticks lay in a heart shaped blue bowl next to the cake stand.
Best Chocolate Cake Ever Baked GoodsDessertsDessertsKids FavoritesValentines
April 10, 2024

Best Chocolate Cake Ever

This cake is my absolute favorite and has been my preferred birthday cake since I was a child!  It has the perfect combination of light chocolate cake with a rich, velvety icing.  You can bake it like a Texas Sheet Cake or in a regular 9X13 glass baking dish. Either way it is delicious!   Best Chocolate Cake Ever Ingredients From the pantry, you will need all-purpose flour, sugar, baking…
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