cookie cupcakes with raspberry fluff frosting

I’ve made these cupcakes twice since getting the latest issue of Everyday Food magazine.  There’s a terrific section on “Cakes for Every Pan.” My most favorite pan? The muffin tin, of course. Individual servings and no cutting required. I first made the Cookie Cupcakes with Raspberry Fluff Frosting for my lovely friend Megan’s birthday.  They…

crisp wontons with strawberries and yogurt – everyday food challenge

Saturday night we were invited by our friend Jim to enjoy an evening of classical music provided by the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra at the beautiful Blossom Music Center. Unlike every other concert at Blossom, for the Orchestra you are welcome to bring in a picnic dinner and even your own bottles of wine. Earlier in…

sweet cherry granita – everyday food challenge

Hot days. So hot. Several of which, we enjoyed with a broken air conditioner at home. PS&BTW, I’m a rather big wimp when it comes to summer and the blazing hot temps. Greg and I like to keep the abode at a nice chilly temperature. Guests normally wrap in blankets and sweaters while we sport…

white chocolate mocha blondies

So, you know how I made those Strawberry-White Chocolate Blondies a few weeks ago. Since then I’ve barely missed a day of baking up a new blondie concoction. So what the heck. Let’s just call it Blondie Week on made by mike. There are worse ways to celebrate a rainy spring week. Am I right?…

cappuccino and white chocolate chip cookies

Joy the Baker, one of the very best cooking blogs, featured this recipe for Cappuccino and White Chocolate Chip Cookies last week. I didn’t waste much time in making them myself. And if I’m being honest, I think I may have found my new favorite cookie. Yes, I realize that I’ve said that before. I’m…

mini ginger-almond cheesecakes – everyday food challenge

The latest edition of Everyday Food Magazine is all about “Fast Food.” Not the drive-thru type, but the kind of great tasting food you can make at home in no time. To make things even more interesting, this was the first edition of the magazine available for the iPad. And let me tell you, the…

cherry pecan meringues – everyday food challenge

Happy Valentine’s Day. I have three presents for you today. As you know, all great things come in threes. First, this is the last recipe that will star dried cherries…for a while. Second, no more pink-tinged photo backdrops for the rest of the month. You’re welcome. Finally, a simple recipe for a not-so-bad-for-you sweet treat,…

snickerdoodle krispie treats with cinnamon frosting

Rice Krispie Treats, great just as they are. Even better when the recipe is tweaked just a tad. I’ve been trying to get my head around creating a rice krispie treat with a snickerdoodle-like flavor. You see, the soft and chewy snickerdoodle just might be my favorite cookie. If you’re looking for a great recipe,…

national pie day

It’s National Pie Day in America. How both very exciting and random that it’s celebrated in the middle of winter. I though that I’d honor the day with a look back at one of my favorite pie posts. Click here to read all about the fabulously tart Lemon Pie with Pecan Crumb Crust. So, what…