Chocolate Castles

  • Peeling Eggs & Cake Mix Tips

    Over the years I have struggled with peeling hard boiled eggs. I have tried every suggestion that came across Face Book, or tips from chefs on television. Sometimes they worked and sometimes they didn’t. Since I have 2 daughter-in-laws that eat deviled eggs like they were chocolate truffles, I have made A LOT of deviled… Read more

  • Green Apple Cole Slaw

    It thrills my soul that I have fallen in love with salads. I can honestly say that some days I actually crave salad. What is going on? Why am I wanting salads? The old me would have settled for a great slice of cherry pie or chocolate cake and been on my merry way. All I know… Read more

  • Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake

    This afternoon I thought I would hunt for a new chocolate cake recipe and came across this new one that I had not seen. Since we love the Texas Sheet with the teaspoon of cinnamon in it, this one should be one that will satisfy our chocolate fix tomorrow. I saw it online in “my… Read more

  • Oven Roasted Veggies

    Because Randy and I are trying to eat less meals, we have been on the lookout for different ways to make our veggie meals a little more exciting than just green beans and fried cabbage. When I saw this on FaceBook, I immediately knew that this would be such a great dinner. Ingredients: 1 bundle… Read more

  • Beans & Brisket

    Originally posted on Chocolate Castles: 3 to 6 pound brisket or large roast, trimmed 1 can rotel tomatoes 1 qt plus 2 cups water 1 pound pinto beans 1 large onion, sliced 1 large tomato sauce (16 oz) Wash beans and drain. Put in bottom of large roaster. Season the brisket or roast to your… Read more

  • Chocolate-Hazelnut Eclair Cake

    One of the reasons I look forward to getting the Paula Deen magazine every 2 months, is that I know there will be fantastic dessert recipes in them. The new May-June has so many great recipes in them, that by the time I try them all, I will be wearing a tent. 2 (3.3 oz)… Read more