by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 3, 2026 | Baking, Bar cookies, Dessert, Easter, Party Time, vintage
These are often called Neiman Marcus bars simply because they are rich and delicious, but this is NOT a Neiman Marcus recipe. This was an accidental creation in 1930 by a German baker in St. Louis when he reversed proportions of butter & sugar while making a cake....
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 28, 2026 | Brunch, Cake, Easter, Party Time
Bee Sting Cake is a traditional German dessert made with a soft yeast dough with crunchy caramelized almonds on top and filled with a vanilla cream. Legend has it that in the 15th century two bakers from Andernach, Germany repelled invaders by throwing beehives at...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 26, 2026 | 4th of July, Appetizers, Chicken, Halloween, Lunch, Party Time, Snacks
Buffalo Wings are the #1 snack in America. They have become a MUST for game day. These Jerk Wings SO GOOD and a fun twist on the original. Make them as spicy as you like. “JERK” is a type of Caribbean cooking that is native to Jamaica. The special...
by Cindy Alldredge | Dec 18, 2025 | Baking, Cake, Christmas, Dessert, Holidays
Christmas Poke Cake is always a good idea. Chocolate peppermint poke cake is the perfect Christmas dessert. This is wonderfully easy to make. Start by baking a chocolate cake according to the directions on the box. Any version of chocolate cake will work. When the...
by Cindy Alldredge | Dec 18, 2025 | Beef, Dinner, Lunch, Mexican, Super Bowl
Crunch Wraps at Taco Bell are THE THING! My entire family loves them. BUT, if they aren’t made well (ie. everything spread evenly) or are no longer hot, they can be a little disappointing. For our homemade version we live by the rule that FLAVOR MATTERS. Each...
