Come October I pull out my arsenal of favorite pumpkin recipes. My kids and I all ADORE pumpkin treats so the fall is easily one of our favorite times of year. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin cookies, we love it all. Amidst our annual staples I usually try to mix in a new recipe or …
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Dessert Recipes
For years flan was my default Mexican restaurant desert choice. Caramel Flan is the perfect way to close out a delectable meal of enchiladas, chips, salsa, and more. Plus, it’s so sweet and creamy! And then I had the genius idea to try flan at home … I mean, almost endless refills of an amazing …
Sadly, our favorite time of the year, Girl Scout Cookie season, is about 6 months away. Lucky for you, I have compiled a list of 10 recipes that include copy cat and Girl Scout Cookie recipes (inspired) for those of you who haven’t had a chance to get your hands on your favorite cookies, or …
Yep, it’s zucchini season and many of us have an overflow of zucchinis sitting around begging to be included in a delicious zucchini recipe. For those who don’t grow their own zucchinis, it’s also the time of year that the grocery stores are stocked with zucchinis and they are selling at a great price. That …
My son requested a Star Wars themed birthday party this year. His aunt created a “light vs. dark” cake that debuted a number of our mini Star Wars characters on top, we whipped up themed snacks, and as a privilege for his 8th year he got to watch Episode 4-6 of the original films; no …
Breastfeeding hunger is like a hairy, talkative monster with fangs and sour bad breath. It’s worse than pregnancy hunger. It’s the ongoing cacophony inspiring you to eat, eat, and eat throughout your day. And you should eat, often, as most experts agree that breastfeeding moms can burn up to 600 calories a day and, thus, …
Growing up my mom always served fruit as our dessert at dinner – fruit cocktail or sliced peaches or fresh berries. Often with a dollop of whipped cream to make it “fancy”. We lived life BIG back in the day! Now, as with many things, I’m turning to my mother’s wisdom as I raise my …
Like so many others I spent much of the spring learning how to bake with a sourdough start. It was a learning curve to say the least. I had some major wins (this recipe!) and some major losses (some very tragic donuts). I’m still very much a beginner, but this recipe for crumb-topped sourdough rhubarb …
I love going to the Farmers’ Market in the summer and tasting all the delicious summer fruits. Peaches, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, raspberries, and figs. So many delectable scents, textures, and tastes. Of course, I can’t wait to turn them all into amazing summer fruit desserts for every potluck, barbeque, and family dinner. Here are 25 …
I love cupcakes. I love that they’re fun and sweet and topped with icing and little enough to make me think that I’m actually doing something kind of good for my hips and thighs. I think cupcakes are good for any day of the week, but are best on holidays. One of my favorite holidays …
I am a die hard cake lover. Any excuse I have to eat a cake, order a cake, design a cake, or bake a cake, I will use! I’m constantly looking at Pinterest to find cool and creative cake ideas for my family’s future birthdays and today I wanted to share 10 of them with …
When asked what my favorite dessert is I can always easily answer — “COOKIES … Chocolate chip cookies!” No cake can contend. Ice cream doesn’t tempt me at all. But, offer me a chocolate chip cookie and best friend status is all but guaranteed. Because of my cookie love, over the years I’ve experimented with …