Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Centers & Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes with a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Center and Cream Cheese Frosting CCCCCDCCCF … aka Heaven in your Mouth I first discovered these beauties on a trip when my dear friend made a white cupcake with a peanut butter cookie in the middle and chocolate ganache frosting.  I thought to myself, “Self, these cupcakes… Continue reading Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Centers & Cream Cheese Frosting

Flaky Kentucky Derby Pie

Just so we’re clear… I’m not from Kentucky. I’ve never even been there. But I love Kentucky Derby Pie. I was first introduced to this heavenly concoction by a neighbor, who actually is from Kentucky. Her broad, half-Samoan sons all played high school football, and to raise the money necessary to fund this activity, the… Continue reading Flaky Kentucky Derby Pie

Oven Roasted Fresh Summer Corn

  Sweet, delicious, finger-lickin’ corn. There is nothing like it in the summer. At street fairs or carnivals, it is one of my favorite treats. However, as much as I love corn, I am not a master griller (yet) but I like to enjoy the sweetness of a roasted corn with some salt and pepper.… Continue reading Oven Roasted Fresh Summer Corn