Chocolate kisses are delightful any time of year, but when it’s Christmas (or even Valentine’s Day), these cookies are PERFECT! Such a nice change from the norm with their beautiful pink color, flavored with almond and little bits of… Continue reading
Jack-O-Lantern Jumble
Let me just say it upfront and get it out of the way. Jack-O-Lantern Jumble is ADDICTING! It has that classic sweet-and-salty combination that makes it impossible to stop after the first mouthful.
We make… Continue reading
This is another favorite recipe from my cherished grocery-store-check-out Pillsbury cookbooks. I’ve been making this since all four of my daughters were still at home. It takes some preparation, but oh, so worth it!
Chocolate, nuts, marshmallows–and chocolate.… Continue reading
Oatmeal Carmelita
Oatmeal Carmelitas are another family favorite I’ve been making for literally decades. Bottled caramel ice cream sauce, chocolate chips and walnuts make this cookie bar easy, with just the right amount of richness to satisfy a sweet… Continue reading
Zucchini Cornbread Muffins
This time of year, many of us who love to cook and garden are drowning in zucchini or summer squash. Need a new recipe to use up some of those prolific darlings? This one is… Continue reading
Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Are you tired of hamburgers this time of year? Are you looking for an easy supper that’s BIG on taste?
You will love these sliders.
This is a new recipe that’s a fun take… Continue reading
Alligator cake
There are many things that give me pleasure, but making my grandchildren’s birthday cakes has become a beloved tradition for me. We recently celebrated my grandson’s sixth birthday, and he chose this alligator cupcake cake.
It’s the… Continue reading
Lemon Bundt Cake–It’s Healthy!
Many of us this time of year have resolved to eat healthier, but if you’re like me, tell me I can’t have dessert, and the diet-deal is off. I have good news!… Continue reading
Time is ticking. As Christmas races ever closer, do you need a “little something” for a friend? A co-worker (or two)? A neighbor? Are you running out of time to bake? Or maybe you’re overdosed… Continue reading
You’re going to be surprised at how easy it is to make your outdoor planter festive and the envy of all your neighbors!
I don’t know about your area, but in mine, these decorated planters are the rage. Anyone… Continue reading
About Me
I’m a wife to one, mom to four, grandmother to eight. . . and a romance novel writer! After publishing 14 western historical romances with traditional publishers, I self-published a contemporary romance before embarking on my new 1920s historical romantic suspense series, The Secret Six. Please do visit my website, www.pamcrooks.com, to learn more about my books, all available on Amazon as well as most other online booksellers.
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