Category: In the Kitchen

Texas Sheet Cake 9x13 recipe
January 14, 2024 By Cori Off

A Li’l Bit of Texas Sheet Cake (9×13 recipe)

Texas Sheet Cake is one of my very favorite desserts but for a long time I was afraid to try and make it. The frosting is very fudge-like, and I have never had much luck with candy-making. But it’s just so darn good that I finally decided to give it a go.  As it turns out, this is a super-simple recipe, as long as you do your prep work first.  Now it’s my go-to for any pot-luck or covered dish meal.  However, a full Texas sheet-cake is a whole lot of cake! I decided to modify the recipe by scaling it down to a 9×13 pan, which is a much more reasonable size for a two to four…

Cranberry Chutney, a savory and sweet alternative to cranberry sauce
November 25, 2023 By Cori Off

A New Twist on a Holiday Favorite: Cranberry Chutney

Almost every family has a holiday meal menu based on tradition and past holidays; we know what to expect, right? The classic dishes, the favorite sides. Homemade cranberry sauce is something I always look forward to, but this year I was looking for a new take on this side dish. And I definitely found it in Cranberry Chutney! With the addition of orange juice and spices, it has a much more complex flavor than my old standby. The sweet-and-savory taste of this dish blends perfectly with any holiday meal. It’s also fantastic on a turkey sandwich! Chutney is best served at room temperature, rather than chilled. While preparing Cranberry Chutney takes a bit more time, the end result…