Meltaway Cookies
These are so flaky. It’s a good thing I’m talking about cookies here. Ha! They literally melt in your mouth. They are light but rich . . . and the cream cheese frosting is a perfect complement. Cookies: 1 cup…
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The Recipe Olympics – 2012
The Cupcake Theory is celebrating its first birthday, so it seems fitting that we highlight and honor the great recipes of the past year in what I call “The Recipe Olympics”. My favorite recipes from the year will be awarded…
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Birthday Cake Popcorn
“Sprinkle with sprinkles.” I think that may just be my favorite sentence ever. Sprinkles are like sunshine to me. They are happy, colorful, bright. They are definitely recommended if you are down and out, having a bad day, or struggling…
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Strawberry Limeade
The fresh lime is what gives this drink that “star quality” . . . something very great indeed! It’s got fantastic flavor. It’s refreshing. Sweet. Magical. 1½ c frozen sliced strawberries with sugar, thawed ½ c fresh lime juice ¼…
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Mini Bacon Taquitos
My husband gave these a 10. A perfect 10. Not a 10 as in “beautiful” but a wow-oh-my-good-heavens-how-did-you-make-these-they-are-so-good 10. I mean bacon. Fried? Twice?!?! I do believe we need a national holiday to celebrate that! And you could serve these…
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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Sometimes frosting isn’t enough. We need filling too. Am I right? Betty thinks so. And I trust Betty (Crocker). She has never let me down. These cupcakes are not only gorgeous but they have a rich cream cheese filling/frosting that…
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Hugs and Kisses
Show your love by giving out hugs and kisses. Let your friends and family know how much you love them by not only telling them but showing them. And if you really want to spread the love? Give out chocolate…
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Three Musketeer Bars
Do you ever have one of those days where you look at your life and realize that it needs some, well, life? It feels dull. Beige. Boring. That happened to me the other day, so I painted my tan walls…
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Parmesan Pull-Aparts
Faster than breadsticks, more powerful than garlic bread, and able to complement any meal with a single dish, these pull-aparts are the Superman of breads! Seriously, they are so fast. And so good. They are buttery, cheesy, flaky good!! 3…
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Raspberry Pina Coladas
Those who can’t do, pretend. That’s my theory when it is the dead of winter and I wish I was basking in the sun on a pristine beach in the Caribbean. How to pretend, you ask? Just turn up the…
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Mini German Pancakes
I love the puffed up edges of German pancakes, so imagine my happiness when I saw this recipe making the rounds on Pinterest. More edges, less middles. Plus, anything mini makes me happy. So, this recipe is happiness squared. That’s…
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Fried Tortilla Strips
Fried tortilla strips are a great way to add flavor and substance to soup. They fry up quickly and are golden tasty good! Or, they make an incredible edible game of pick-up sticks! 4 flour tortillas 1-2 cups vegetable oil…
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Tortilla Soup
This soup reminds me of chili because of the “kick” in flavor. It’s got spunk, baby. The chicken adds a nice mild touch, though, and the lime juice contributes a freshness. So, we’ve got a kicky spunky yet mild fresh…
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Mini Oven Omelets
I want to call these egg muffins. Not to be confused with Egg McMuffins. Although, those are incredible too. So incredible that I wish McDonalds would serve breakfast all day long. It is rare that I am up and at…
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Pizza Pasta
There’s comfort food. And then there’s COMFORT FOOD. This, my friends, is the latter. It has carbs. It has cheese. It has flavor. Perfect for a cold evening. And it aims to please. You can layer in any pizza toppings…
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Foods that are “sweet and sour” always remind me of Donny and Marie and their “little bit country, little bit rock and roll” song. How many of you are thinking of Donny’s purple socks right now? And Marie’s perfect teeth?…
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New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies
So, I recently went on vacation. And really, the best part was seeing family. My siblings, their spouses, and those cute nieces and nephews!! Now, you ask what the highlight was aside from family?? Well, to choose from we’ve got…
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Chili Dogs
A hot dog is a great snack, something to tide you over until dinner. Something to keep you going while at the ballgame. But a chili dog? Now that’s a meal. It’s hearty. Filling. And the blend of flavors is…
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Caramelitas
Caramelitas: it’s like chocolate caramel brownie meets oatmeal cookie. And let’s just say that there are sparks! Things go well . . . there’s a second date . . . and before you know it they are planning their wedding….
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Sugar Cookie Chocolates
I love to cook, but what do you think it says about me if I cook in my dreams? Seriously, last night I dreamed I was making homemade tapioca pudding for Dolly Parton. She was so nice and patient, waiting…
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Win at Life
Look at life as a test. A test that you will pass. Or better yet, a race. A race that you will win! Don’t let it get you down. Don’t let it defeat you. Rise up. Win! Challenges come along…
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Buttercream Frosting
Buttercream frosting. A classic. Sort of like a black leather handbag. Goes with everything. Always in style. This frosting is fantastic for cakes, cookies, graham cracker frosting sandwiches, or licking straight from the bowl. It’s reliable and fantastic!! A classic….
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Cream Cheese Frosting
This frosting seems to turn out perfectly every time. And it is so easy. (Do the four words “beat ingredients until smooth” even count as “directions?”) It is incredible on homemade oreos. Or carrot cake. Or sugar cookies. Or white…
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Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Here’s a twist to cream cheese frosting: fold in whipping cream. Another idea from Mel who never ceases to amaze me. Seriously, you need to check out her site. The food is so unbelievably good. All of it!! As she…
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