Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake

Our family attended a neighborhood block party last weekend and I offered to bring a dessert. Given that most of the fellas in attendance are big fans of “brown water,” I landed on this Southern Living Brown Sugar Bourbon cake. I followed the recipe to the letter (as one does when baking) and it turned […]
A Perfect Easter Weekend

Last weekend was full of sunshine, friends, family, food and dogs. In other words, the perfect weekend. My favorite child (I kid, I kid) turned EIGHT Easter weekend so we celebrated with a small party of his closest friends Saturday afternoon. Emery made a dog-friendly cake (applesauce, Greek yogurt, peanut butter) and decorated it with […]
Brownie Pie: Simple and Delicious

Happy Monday! If you’re still in need of a Thanksgiving dessert, I’ve got just the solution: brownie pie. Emery went to a friend’s house for Friendsgiving last night and offered to bring a dessert. I liked the idea of a pie, but I don’t know too many kids/teens who go nuts over the traditional Thanksgiving […]
Weekend Baking: Buckeyes

I could have sworn I shared this recipe in the past, but I can’t find it in my archives. Buckeyes are a family favorite at Chez Slagel, but they are time consuming so I only make once or twice per year. The good news is that they freeze beautifully, so I’m able to whip up […]
Two Recipes To Try: Buffalo Chicken Sliders and Walnut Fudge

In an effort to share easy weeknight dinners, I present to you Buffalo Chicken Sliders! This could not have been easier and was met with rave reviews from 3/4 of us. Emery proclaimed them “too spicy,” but she’s a huge wimp with spice, so take that with a grain of salt. This recipe is from […]
Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

We spent Memorial Day with a group of close friends, swimming and eating and savoring our freedoms. I wanted to contribute something patriotic to the menu, so I revisited Mamie Eisenhower’s fudge recipe. I made this for Book B*tches several years ago when we read The Residence by Kate Anderson Brower (if you have not […]