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Tuesday Treats: Boston Cream Poke Cake

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Silver James

I love Bavarian cream donuts. I love Boston cream pie. I love cream puffs. I love pretty much anything that has a creamy, vanilla pudding filling. This poke cake hits all my buttons and is super easy to boot! Total … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: 30-Minute Chicken Skillet Manicotti

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Silver James

I’m a big fan of Italian food. I’m also a big fan of easy and quick Italian food. Or Mexican food. Or any kind of tasty food for that matter. Because, let’s face it. I. Like. Food. I just don’t … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Three-Ingredient Cloud Bread

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Silver James

Sometimes, store-bought just doesn’t cut it and you want something that looks fancy when you make up a board. “What’s a board?” you ask. That’s when you make up a snazzy spread of fruit, cheese, meat, crackers, breads, and other … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Southern Sweet Chocolate Pie

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Silver James

There’s nothing like chocolate and pie to make me smile–and drool a little. Add in a good Southern recipe and I’m soooo there! And to top things off, pecans! I ❤ pecans, and they are totally a Southern cooking staple. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Cheesecake Sandwiches

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Silver James

I’m a total goner for ice cream cookies. They rank right up there with Sonic Blasts in my summer dessert lists of favorites. Now, the idea of dipping half of a cookie in chocolate? And using cheesecake instead of ice … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Mile-High Peanut Butter Pie

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Silver James

Two of my favorite flavors–separate or apart–is peanut butter and chocolate. Chocolate peanut clusters are my Kryptonight with Reeces Peanut Butter Cups coming in a close second. Anyway, for a summertime dessert, this one is hard to beat if you … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Lemon-Blueberry Bars

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Silver James

It’s summer time. It’s hot. And there’s fresh fruit by the carton at the grocery store or farmer’s market. This recipe combines two of my favorite hot-weather flavors: lemon and blueberry. This treat is easy to whip up and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Sweet Cinnamon-Bourbon Fruit Dip

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Silver James

Need something quick, easy, tasty, and perfect for a summer get-together? This Sweet Cinnamon-Bourbon Fruit Dip is just the thing. You don’t have to be an entertainment guru, chief cook, or master of anything to put this together for your … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Hummingbird Pound Cake

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Silver James

This recipe makes me glad I still have my Bundt cake pan! Ever wonder how this Southern staple got its name? The cake originated in Jamaica and is named for their national bird–the hummingbird. And now you know. 😉 Total … Continue reading →

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Thuesday Treats: Chocolate Semifreddo

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Silver James

Don’t have ice cream in the fridge? If you keep these  simple ingredients on hand, you can fix the next best thing without having to run to the store. A cross between ice cream and mousse, this scrumptious dessert should … Continue reading →

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