Coconut Lemon Cake
Perfect for your Valentine who’s into lemon. Typically a double layered cake but my guy likes a loaf cake he can whittle on all day. The batter is plentiful and for certain will overflow a standard loaf pan. Just make a couple of large cup cakes in addition. All this changes bake times. We are into the one layer of icing and love the look as it melts down the sides of the warm cake. It’s a homey comfort food recipe that leaves the kitchen smelling delicious, and palates pleasantly satisfied with the taste and flavor.
My delicious experience with Magnolia Table next. This was a near disaster … WARNING: Use of a flared 9 by 5 inch loaf pan may cause baking overflow. Yep, my glaze is more like a frosting (I added a bit of butter. shh). I was gifted Magnolia Table and have really enjoyed trying the recipes. I have to admit it’s just plain delicious to flip through the pages. I love the Joanna Gaines style.
Great cookies for the Holidays. Chocolatey and not too sweet. Delicious quick recipe with few ingredients. Easy to put together for unexpected guests. Chocolate shortbread keeps well but let me warn you, they’ll go fast. You can also personalize by adding your favorite nuts, candy bits or mini chips. Amazing without any addition, my preference. The cocoa used makes a difference. So, use a cocoa product you love. No skimping is my thought.
We really enjoy putting together these favorites any time of year. Two Sweet and Sour Brisket recipes, one is more traditional, recipe is 
Next to chocolate, caramel is a family favorite for desserts. With the praises over my 
Why not try something a little different with those over-ripe bananas. This is such a beautiful (and delicious) quick bread. At first I was just going to add chocolate chips to my banana bread batter but opted for something a little more chocolatey. Breakfast? Why not! No additional sugar added to my banana bread recipe. Just the addition of chocolate. The flavors come through in this very moist quick bread. If you’re into chocolate & bananas you’ll love it.
Sandies, Russian Tea Cakes and Mexican Wedding Cakes are pretty much the same cookie recipe. I love taking this family favorite cookie and tweaking it a bit to match the mood. Today I’m into pumpkins! It was easy to change this cookie into a Fall Pumpkin Spice Cookie. I switched out the vanilla extract with a bit of dark rum for that extra special Holiday Season treat. I hope you’ll enjoy this change-up!
