These pumpkin swirl mini cheesecakes are the perfect compromise for him and delicious to boot! They make a great addition to any cheesecake recipe collection. One of my mother’s favorite desserts at Thanksgiving is pumpkin pie. I’ve never been much of a fan of a whole pie, (I usually eat just the filling of the…
These candy corn pretzel balls are a delicious bite of sweet, salty, creamy fall delight. They are the perfect addition to your Halloween or Thanksgiving menu planning. Ah yes….fall. My favorite season. There are so many reasons to look forward to fall. The cooler temperatures…all the gorgeous colors in the leaves, pumpkin decorating, and oh…
Yum….fresh fruit. This time of the year, the choices are so wide and the flavor is sublime. My friend Regina, who used to blog at Molly Mel, has shared with me her favorite way to dress up custard – with a seasonal homemade fruit sauce! Sometimes, less is more. This recipe shows that to perfection. …
Dessert! It’s my favorite part of the meal. My favorite desserts make sweet endings to a meal and are sure to tempt even the most ardent sweet eater. As much as I love desserts, I find that I don’t bake them often. Now that my daughter has grown and moved away, there is just my…
These chocolate raspberry swirled mini cheesecakes are the perfect bite of summertime freshness. Your party guests will love them! Summer is the time for me to use fresh fruits in many of my cheesecake recipes. I love the lightness that they give to the dinner menu, and they are perfect to serve when you have…
These banana chocolate cupcakes give us the sweet treat we are looking for without a lot of calories. My husband and I are both trying to lose weight right now, but we also have a sweet tooth that we don’t want to deny. The secret to the slightly lower calories in these cupcakes is using…
This recipe for a gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie has all of the I love in regular baked goods, but they have no refined sugar, and are wheat free. Keep reading to learn how to make these tasty peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Healthy gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies I…
We had an Asian dinner party recently, and I wanted to end the meal with something light that would finish off the exotic Asian flavors in clean manner. But I still wanted my guests to think of this as a lovely dessert. I came up with this Japanese fruit plate and they loved it! Japanese…
Are you looking for the perfect bite sized portions of your favorite recipes? The muffin tin recipes below make portion control a breeze. Muffin tins are not just for muffins anymore. There are loads of creative ways to use your ingredients and then cook them in a muffin tin. The finished recipe is a handy…
These candy cane peppermint kiss cookies are a variation on the normal kiss cookie that is so often seen this time of the year. They are also lighter than the traditional kiss cookie and perfectly festive. They are a great choice for a cookie swap or to take to your child’s school party. I’ve made…
Prepare to have your sweet tooth tempted with this collection of dessert recipes. I admit it. I love desserts much more than I should. I’ve gone through just about every phase of dessert cooking there is. From light fruit desserts to rich decadent treats that no dieter would be able to look at without gaining…
A cookie exchange is the perfect way to share your favorite cookie recipes with friends and family. Who doesn’t love a great cookie recipe? They are generally quite easy to make and family members are sure to love them better than boxes of store bought cookies. And this time of the year, many people have…
If you love the taste of peanut butter, these peanut butter recipes will be right up your alley. I am like Claire from Lost. I can’t get enough peanut butter. I just love the stuff and could sit with a jar of Jif peanut butter and a spoon and lose a few hours. So it…
Fall is the time of the year when apples are so plentiful. Apple pie, Caramel Apples, Applesauce, and, of course, Hasselback baked apples. These caramel baked apples are a super delicious way to end a meal and you won’t miss a normal high-carb dessert at all! How to make caramel baked apples I love using…
These sweet Pilgrim hat cookies are the perfect choice to tempt the little ones (and the young at heart!) this Thanksgiving. They are easy to do and will have them wondering where they all disappeared. It is such fun to have some treats for the Thanksgiving menu that the kiddies will love. Perfect for Thanksgiving…
Printable recipe – Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel. One of my favorite treats whenever I go to the local fair at the fair grounds is a cinnamon sugar pretzel. The sweet taste and soft texture of it is so much fun to eat. This recipe reproduces that feeling for me. It’s delicious and light and just the…
Mmm, mmm, dessert! My favorite part of the meal. I thought it would be fun to put together a round up of some of my favorite dessert recipes. The recipes range through all types of desserts. Whether it is a simple berry, whip cream and ice cream dessert like this one, or something more elaborate,…
Anyone can dunk strawberries and other fruit into melted chocolate. It is easy and fast to do and makes a great looking party appetizer. But perfectly drizzled chocolate looks so much more professional. These cooking tips will make sure that your drizzled chocolate will rival those on any dessert tray. Growing strawberries is much easier than…
Looking for a delicious dessert that is easy to make but fancy enough for any dinner party? This no bake strawberry almond cheesecake is perfect! It has a lovely glazed topping and makes a great addition to your collection of cheesecake recipes. Keep reading to find out how to make this tasty cheesecake dessert. Fresh…
Oh my goodness – all my favorite things in one dessert! If you love peanut butter as much as I do, and the combination with chocolate is one of your favorites. If coconut and pecans tempt your taste buds too, look no further than this delicious recipe for Peanut Butter Fudge Cake with Coconut Pecan…
These yummy turtle brownies are shout out to my dad. One of my dad’s favorite sweet treats are turtle chocolates. He always has a bag hidden in his bed side table (with 11 grandchildren visiting, he has to hide his sweets!) This recipe for easy turtle brownies combines the great taste of caramel, pecan and…
This easy strawberry pie is fast and simple to make and will satisfy the sweetest of taste buds in your family. I just used deep dish pie crusts for mine but you can make your own crust if you wish. Easy strawberry pie Fresh strawberries make such a great addition to desserts. They are fresh…
Do you love the Samoas Girls Scout cookie? Try making these Samoas bars! When my daughter was much younger, I used to wait anxiously for the month when the Girl Scout cookies were ready to be sold. I bought boxes of Samoas cookies and Thin Mints and froze them so we could enjoy them during…
This Strawberry Chocolate Chip Mousse could not be easier to make. It combines just a few ingredients, all layered in a large wine glass and served with a dollop of whip cream. Best of all, this chocolate mousse is low in calories but still elegant. It is simple enough to make any night and fancy…
These peanut butter chocolate oatmeal cookies will not last long in your kitchen! What is not to like about peanut butter and chocolate? Oh yes…the calories. Well, I can’t do too much about the calories, but I can at least adapt the recipe so that it is suitable for vegans as well as vegetarians and…
This strawberry shortcake is one that my mother made each summer when the fresh strawberries started appearing in the supermarkets. It is our family’s most favorite summer time dessert and is lovingly called “Grammy’s Shortcake” by all her grandchildren. Fresh strawberries make such a great addition to desserts. They are fresh and naturally low in…