Chocolate Castles

  • Princess On The Porch

    Just got word that more books are finished being printed and will pick them up tomorrow. So if you are still looking for that Christmas Stocking Stuffer, under $20, this is a perfect choice. It has stories that will lift spirits and make you smile, plus great recipes that are from friends and family covering… Read more

  • Cherry Thumbprints with White chocolate Frosting

    This is the second year I have participated in the Food Blogger’s Cookie Swap where you send a dozen cookies to 3 different food bloggers. This was the recipe I sent this year. I love anything with cherries and these cookies will now be made each Christmas season at our house. You can experiment with… Read more

  • Upside Down German Chocolate Cake

    Originally posted on Chocolate Castles: No matter what cake comes out of our kitchen, Randy’s favorite remains the same, German Chocolate. This recipe is a quick version to put on the table when I don’t have time to whip egg whites or spend 12 minutes stirring the frosting that goes on top. I found this… Read more

  • Fruit Compote for Christmas Morning Breakfast

    This was a Taste of Home winning recipe. 2 cans (15 1/4 oz each can) sliced pears, drained 1 can (29 oz) sliced peaches, drained 1 can (20 oz) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained 1 package (20 oz) pitted dried plums 1 jar (16 oz) unsweetened applesauce 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 1/4 cups… Read more

  • Cheese Sausage & Croissant Casserole

    What a wonderful new Christmas Morning breakfast dish. Taken from Southern Living, all you need is a great fruit compote which will be on tomorrow’s blog post and you have a great way to celebrate Christmas morning. 1 lb ground pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean) 1 1/4 cups (5 oz) shredded Parmesan cheese 1… Read more

  • 2ND Annual Griswalds Storage Unit & WallMart Trip

    Originally posted on Chocolate Castles: We haven’t figured out yet why these things always seem to happen to us. I remember Erma Bombeck saying that she felt that God allowed the circumstances in her life so she would write about them and give people the gift of laughter. Maybe that is why these things happen… Read more