CONNIE KAYE'S KITCHEN – Recipes and ramblings from Chiefs country

Dessert

  • Easy Fruit Pizza

    You’ll notice that in my Recipe Box, I’ve added a new category called “Cooking with Kids”.  Why, you might ask?  Well two of my favorite cooks were at it again last night, and we happily sampled their creation!  Here’s the… Continue reading

  • Easy Delicious Dessert

    Chocolate, marshmallows, more chocolate….how does it get better than that????   My wonderful little neighbor/friend Gabby made this for us recently, and I had to share here.  It’s super easy and delish, and everyone gets their own little portion.  (I… Continue reading

  • Upside Down Apple Pie

    Summer is a fantastic time for apple pie.  Well, actually anytime is good for apple pie.  This recipe appeared originally in a Taste of Home magazine (credits below).  Although it sounds a little weird and complicated, it’s really simple and… Continue reading

  • Chocolate Cracker Candy

    We actually call this Christmas Crack because I first made it in December, and it’s really good, and it’s on saltine crackers.  However, give these a whirl and your friend population will RISE!!!!  And if you don’t want to share,… Continue reading

  • Grilled Peaches!

    I love love love grilled pineapple – it brings out the sweetness and flavor.  Oh so yum.  We tried grilled watermelon in salsa last year, but I wasn’t a fan.  HOWEVER, you take a peach, throw it on the grill,… Continue reading

  • Chocolate Covered Strawberries – Sooo easy!

    It took me about 1/2 my life thus far to even TRY a chocolate covered strawberry.  I couldn’t figure out how the two flavors would mesh.  WOWSER what I was missing!  I like the dark chocolate  but semi-sweet chocolate works… Continue reading

  • Weird name for a cake, but easy and delicious!

    If you do a little web search, you’ll find that Gooey Butter Cake is a St. Louis tradition.  (And that’s the actual name of it).  Some friends of ours initially brought it to the lake, and it’s like HEAVEN.  Super… Continue reading

    Weird name for a cake, but easy and delicious!

  • Delicious cookies from a family friend! (with a smoked sausage surprise)

    Look at this delicious little morsel: When I met my husband, Mike, I didn’t realize how I was really getting the whole package.  By that I mean I gained a wonderful mother and father-in-law.  Two of the nicest people you… Continue reading

  • An Amazing (Chocolate) and Easy Dessert!

    My career in higher education administration began at a community college that happened to be my alma mater, and one of the best things that happened during my time there (other than meeting my future husband), was meeting my friend… Continue reading

    An Amazing (Chocolate) and Easy Dessert!

  • The BEST Buttermilk Brownies

    I believe that many people also call this Texas Sheet Cake or a variety of other names, but a key ingredient is BUTTERMILK, so I’m sticking with this Baker family favorite.  Brice loves these, and since he’s coming in town… Continue reading

    The BEST Buttermilk Brownies