My sister told me this is the best cake she's ever had. And believe me, my family knows cake. Generally when I crave something sweet, it's your typical birthday-type cake with a chocolate base and buttercream frosting, or white cake with chocolate buttercream icing. But this bundt-style coffee cake has officially made my top dessert list. It's decadent, extremely heavy, and even good for breakfast.
Read MorePumpkin Gnocchi in a Sage Cream Sauce
The first time I ever made gnocchi, it was an absolute disaster. I honestly think it's the only time I truly effed up a recipe and had to order pizza. So I was petrified to make this seemingly very complicated pumpkin gnocchi. Let me tell you: it wasn't seemingly complicated, it was complicated. BUT it wasn't unmanageable and it was hands down one of the best meals I've ever made in my life. For a decadent autumnal meal with a decadent flair, this is your new go-to (just make sure it's on a weekend when you have plenty of time to cook, mess up the kitchen, clean it up and - duh - indulge in plenty of wine).
Read MoreHurricane Birthday Cake
The day Hurricane Irma hit West Palm Beach, we "hunkered down" in our safe room most of the day. Given all of the craziness and stress during the week leading up to "the storm of the century," we all forgot it was my mom's birthday. I call this my "Hurricane Birthday Cake" because in the midst of tornado warnings, 70+ mph winds and no cable or WiFi, I whipped up this chocolate cake for Mom. Hurricane or no hurricane, it was her birthday.
Read MoreOvernight French Toast Casserole
This recipes comes directly from my amazing sister-in-law, Lynn. She calls this her overnight Christmas French Toast Casserole. It's soooooooo good that my husband and I included it in our family recipe book that we gave out as favors at our wedding. The first time I ate this on Christmas morning 2013, I was in absolute heaven. I have made it every Christmas morning since then. Although I missed posting for you all to enjoy this holiday season, I thought it would make the perfect New Year's Day breakfast (though, please, on all that is holy, start your New Year's Resolutions on Jan 2).
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