Chocolate Castles

  • Gingerbread Biscotti

    Since the weather has cooled, it has been delightful to sit down at night and flip through old issues of Southern Living Christmas. This recipe was in the 2006 edition. I can’t believe it had slipped by me in the past. I am trying to stay out of my retired hubbies way, which means more… Read more

  • Princess On The Porch

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  • Princess On The Porch

    My book is finished and ready to be read! It is available through ETSY in the shop called ChocolateCastles or here on the blog. It is a collection of stories and recipes, Southern Style and is divided by seasons, Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring, such as the seasons of our lives, each season brings different… Read more

  • Easy Mushroom Puffs

    It is raining, it is 63 degrees, finally, and there are fresh baked oatmeal cookies to eat while I look through my Christmas Cookbooks from Southern Living. One of my most favorite ways to spend a day at home. 1 (8 oz) container garlic & herb cream cheese (ex: Philadelphia Swirls) 2 (4.5 oz) jars… Read more

  • Creme Brulee Cheesecake

    Enough healthy foods for the week, let’s get back to basics of life, desserts! This recipe comes from Southern Lady 2013 and since Peter Pumpkin loves crème brulee, this will certainly get him in the mood to go pumpkin shopping. Makes 1 (9″ cheesecake Crust: 2 cups firmly packed vanilla wafer crumbs 1/3 cup sugar… Read more

  • Sauteed Kale

    I am so proud of me, I am actually posting a recipe that is almost totally healthy. Not one teas of butter to be found in it. So all you butter lovers out there, just skip over this one and go straight to the dessert section. I am trying to find different recipes that I… Read more