Strawberry Chocolate Jiggle Fluff Pie

This recipe came straight from the Food Network website. I had been watching Ace of Cakes all Sunday afternoon and decided I needed to make something stat. The crust is made of crushed pretzels, then there is a layer comprised of a mixture of cream cheese, cocoa powder, heavy whipping cream and sugar. The top layer is strawberry gelatin made using pineapple juice instead of water with fresh chopped strawberries. This "pie" had to sit in the fridge for about an hour to set. I personally loved it, but it wasn't a favorite for all. The mixture of different tastes (salty pretzels, chocolate, fruit) was the complaint. However, I think it is a perfect cold dessert/snack for a hot day and I am going to go enjoy another piece outside right now!

Past Holiday Baking

Easter


Valentines Day


Spring


Halloween

Mom's Red Velvet

I made these red velvet cupcakes for Mother's Day this Sunday. I didn't go all out with them... I actually used a box for the cupcakes, frosted them with a little cream cheese icing, and tossed some fresh berries on top to make them look pretty. We had some family over after church on Sunday, and everyone ate them with some vanilla ice cream. YUM!

Oatmeal Cookie Bars

These oatmeal cookie bars were so good and I think they were all eaten up the day I made them [Saturday]. I used the recipe on the lid of the Quaker Oats, and added some chocolate chips instead of raisins. The recipe makes a lot more cookies than what I have shown. I made some regular oatmeal cookies without the chocolate chips or raisins added [requested by my dad] and with the rest of the mixture, I tossed in some chocolate chips and spread it into a baking pan. Voila! Warm, chewy oatmeal bar cookies.

Kentucky Derby Cupcakes

I made these cupcakes as a tribute to the Kentucky Derby. I hope/plan to visit Louisville, KY for the Derby in 2011 or 2012. It's definitely on my "bucket list". I just can't wait to experience Churchill Downs in a gorgeous dress and funky oversized hat!

I am super proud of these cupcakes for multiple reasons. 1. It was a collaborative team effort between myself & the Amazing Ryan Tindall 2. They are BEAUTIFUL 3. The photographer [Eric] made the cupcakes look like an ad in Southern Living And 4. Not only does the "mint julep" frosting and bourbon butter glaze taste OH SO good- it is the perfect treat for Derby day!




So, this one is dedicated to the winning horse- SUPER SAVER! Happy Derby Day!