Oreo Truffles

These Oreo truffles are the perfect treat for any event. It only takes 3 to 4 ingredients depending on if you’re going to use one kind of chocolate or two. They are so easy to make and I took it one step further and took the filling of the Oreos and put it in the...

Zucchini Bread

I remember when my husband was stationed in Hawaii years ago, my neighbor and her husband use to make zucchini bread. I remember how amazing it would smell as it was baking. They would always bring some over, and it was really good. I have said for years that I would bake my own, but...

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

At first, this was supposed to be an apple cake, but I decided to do cupcakes instead, because when I bake I take my treats to my husband’s work, so it’s much easier to make cupcakes than a cake. They give me feedback on what was wrong or what is good about them. They are...

Ham En Gelee Deconstructed

When making the ham, I fried the ham and used the grease to make the gravy for the Ham En Gelee. I’m from the South and I decided to serve it with ham & rice. The dinner turned out really well. I’m not usually a fan of gravy myself, but I enjoyed it. As did...

BBQ Beef Pot Roast

For this recipe I added a lot of carrots and potatoes because my family eats a lot of them, feel free to add more or less to suit your family’s needs. This roast is an easy one-pot meal that will feed your whole family. Growing up I ate a lot of pot roast as it...

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This chocolate zucchini cake is very delicious, super moist, and tender. This cake doesn’t really need any frosting, but the added sweetness of the maple frosting makes it just irresistible.

Maple Frosting

You can use this maple frosting on a variety of decadent desserts. It’s especially good with chocolate zucchini cake and it only requires 3 ingredients to make.       CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is a huge thing there. You can visit numerous...

Maple Italian Bread Pudding

What started out in 11th & 12th century England as a way to use up stale bread has become quite the trendy dessert and this recipe gives it a maple twist. CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is a huge thing there. You can visit...

Felhozes “Portuguese Doughnuts”

These will be a family favorite! There’s nothing better than fresh homemade doughnuts and these will definitely delight. The aroma of a fresh donut shop in your kitchen will invite everyone in. There’s a hint of orange zest that just kisses the palette when you bite into these. These are great with a morning cup...

Cajun Shrimp and Salmon in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce

This creamy base of this dish can be used in a variety of recipes.  Anything from creamy chicken and veggies, to creamed soups and scalloped dishes, this recipe is surely a winner.