...I really love lemon flavored desserts, like lemon bars, so this looked promising. Well, let me tell you, this was essentially a lemon bar pie. I even thought of calling it that, but decided to stick with the well known name (apparently it's popular in the South). For those who have no idea what Lemon Chess Pie is, or what a lemon bar is, it's essentially baked lemon custard. Think: butter, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar. MMMMM!...
Read moreClassic Chewy Brownies
I will never make another brownie recipe ever! Not even from a box. Chewy center, crispy edges, crackly top, perfect taste...this is it guys!
Read moreCoconut Cream Cake
I've wanted to make a coconut cake for a while now, especially since I read The Coincidence of Coconut Cake, but none of the recipes I found seemed coconut-y enough. I wanted a cake that was moist (sorry, I know, awful word...can we make up a new one), filled with coconut flavor in every way possible, and covered with a delicious coconut buttercream. So...I made my own from scratch! It was so rich, incredibly delicious, and just what I was hoping for.
Read moreCoconut Cream Scones
These coconut cream scones would make the perfect addition to an Easter Brunch. Coconut always reminds me of Easter...maybe it's because the flakes resemble the fake grass in my Easter baskets when I was little!
Read morePretty Dang Close Levain Cookies
Levain Bakery in New York City is known for making the best chocolate chip walnut cookies. The cookies are served warm and fresh out of the oven. The 6 oz treats melt in your mouth, and cause lots of happy sighs and eye-rolling. I decided I was over waiting in line to get my hands on a cookie so I searched for a good copy-cat recipe, made some tweaks, and came up with a cookie that I personally like even better!
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