Chocolate Castles

  • Enchilada Wednesday

    As many of you know, we have a tradition of going to El Fenix every Wednesday night for the $4.99 enchilada special. We meet friends down on Beltline and it has become a weekly bright spot. (does that tell you how boring our lives must be when the enchilada special is a bright spot, ha)… Read more

  • Well, here it is, Paula Deen’s Famous Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake which will be taking the place this year of our traditional Pumpkin Pie. It is just fabulous and have had several people already writing and wanting the recipe who tasted it at a luncheon and also at our bake sale. Try it. You won’t… Read more

  • Melt On Your Tongue Snowflakes

    1 cup softened butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teas vanilla 1 cup sifted flour 3/4 cup cornstarch Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Sift flour and cornstarch and add to creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes. Makes 5 1/2 to 6 dozen. Frosting 2 cups powdered… Read more

  • Hot Onion Souffle (or like to call them, “Onion Glad You Came?”

    6-8 oz. frozen chopped onions (about 1 1/2 – 2 cups) 12 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup mayonaise 3 doz. frozen phyllo cups (the miniature ones which come in Pepperidge Farm’s 15 count to a package) Thaw onions. Roll in paper towels and squeeze to remove excess moisture. Preheat… Read more

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

    Pumpkin Layer: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teas vanilla 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 teas cinnamon 1/2 teas pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teas salt 3/4 cup pumpkin 1/2 cup nuts (optional) Mix all ingredients and spoon into a 8×8 buttered pan. Cream Cheese Layer 4 oz … Read more

  • Fab Friday, Oct 23rd

    The day began meeting 3 friends for brunch and just sat and talked and enjoyed the moment. It was cold outside this morning, so we decided to go where there is a fireplace and just had a great time. They made fun of me because when Randy and I first married, I asked him to… Read more