I definitely considered naming this “The Anti-Chocoholic Cupcake” but I decided that my first rendition was simply TOO INTENSE for most people, and with a different chocolate (milk or semi sweet) it wouldn’t be so scary, haha. The recipe calls for semi-sweet: I used normal dark chocolate and got an intensely dark chocolate cupcake. I [...]

While that might sound downright healthy, even I love these muffins! And I’m not exactly a huge squash or pineapple fan. The recipe as follows makes 10-12 muffins depending on size, I usually double the recipe.
Ingredients:

1 egg
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil
2/3 cup grated zucchini
1/3 cup crushed, drained pineapple
1 cup flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 [...]

This recipe is from Schnepf Farms, producers of fine fresh peaches in Arizona… If fresh peaches are not an option, drain a large can of sliced peaches, possibly 2. I have done the recipe in that way and it came out fine.
Ingredients:
Filling

8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 [...]

In keeping with the “Father’s Day” theme, here is the recipe I made today to surprise my dad with. This recipe is great for lovers of those chocolate oranges you find at Christmas time and fans of citrus and chocolate in general. This is a very RICH recipe, that yields a near perfect baker’s dozen: [...]

The perfect end to a pizza party, or any meal you’d like to end with a fruity finish
Check google for some inspirational photos!
Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced fruit [...]

Ingredients:

1/3 c. margarine or butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. finely crushed graham crackers (about 18 crackers)

note: check the baking aisle for boxes of graham cracker crumbs… sometimes they are cheaper. And much easier to use
Directions:
Melt margarine or butter. Stir in sugar. Add crushed graham crackers or crumbs, toss to mix well. Spread mixture evenly into [...]