Pumpkin Butterscotch Cupcakes

Pumpkin Butterscotch Cupcakes

Fall is in the air here in Denver, Colorado.  We’ve already had a few days of 32F weather, the trees in town are turning and dropping leaves, and the pumpkins are starting to appear on people’s front porch. With my nieces and nephew in town now, I look for more sweet treats for them, but I also want something natural and homemade, without too much …

Layered Ginger Chicken Dip

Layered Ginger Chicken Dip

This is a recipe I just snagged from my good friend Deb, who served it at a dinner a few weeks ago.  It was perfect for a calm evening on the shady backyard deck, with a glass of wine.  Easily served 6 of us.  Deb said it made too much sauce, so I cut that portion in half, which should be about right. If you’ve …

Lemon Buttermilk Cupcakes

Lemon Buttermilk Cupcakes

Lemon Buttermilk Cake and Cupcakes.  Now includes regular and high-altitude recipes! It’s getting warm here in Colorado.  I’ll spend the early morning out in the garden, pulling the %#@& grass that loves to infiltrate my flower beds.  While I was working this morning, I was thinking about what I wanted to make for an upcoming barbecue party.  I settled on lemon . . . something.  …