Desserts

This homemade pumpkin spice cake is elite. For me, there is no better season than Fall or Autumn as it is known around some parts of the country. There is…

Way back in the day I shared a wonderfully easy alternative to classicly churned ice cream with my first semifreddo recipe. We'll talk more about what semifreddo actually is in…

This tasty mixed berry crumble is incredibly easy to make and absolutely heavenly topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. It involves few ingredients, it's not too sweet and…

'Tis the season means cookie season in my book. Nothing is quite as comforting as biting into some homemade cookies on a cold winter's night. These chocolate crinkle cookies are…

I couldn't end the summer without at least one more s'more recipe. I can't help it. I'll be on my best behavior and leave out yet another "The Sandlot" reference.…

Growing up I was a huge fan of the Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. Admittedly, I still am. Cake and cream is a pretty unbeatable combination if you ask me. The…

Angel food cake can get a bad wrap sometimes. It's one of the older cakes in our history and it shows. People say it's too complicated. People say that it's…

One of my go-to ice creams growing up and even now is the Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake bar. It's nostalgic, easy to eat and so delicious. The vanilla and strawberry…

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I wanted to share this wonderful recipe with you guys. This would be a great dessert for your loved one, but it's also…

M&M's have long been a favorite American candy. There's a good reason why. It's the perfect snack. Milk chocolate in a crunchy candy shell. I love personally using M&M's in…

These sugar cookie mini cheesecake bars are a perfect party snack. They're rich and not too sweet, perfect for your sugar cookie fix and so easy to make. These bars…

Christmas is coming and although this year may be different, feel different, and look different, that's no reason not to still go all out. In fact, that's even more of…

When it comes to pumpkin pie, you're either a fan or a hater. I used to think pumpkin pie was disgusting. But, in all honesty, I thought that prior to…

This apple cheesecake is a bit of work, but it easily makes up for it in looks and taste. There's nothing better than the texture contrast of the creamy cheesecake,…

Pâte à choux is a light pastry dough originating from France. Learning to make this dough is a foundational pastry lesson. If you can make pâte à choux successfully, you…

Everyone's grandma has a specialty cake. Like many out there, my grandma's specialty cake came from a box. Her specialty cake was the Betty Crocker marble cake. Yes, it's true.…

Cheesecakes are easy, but at the same time, they take just a bit of work. I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but it's not. Stay with me for a…

Cinnamon rolls are one of the most popular brunch items across this country and for good reason. When done right, they're light, fluffy, gooey and perfectly full of cinnamon flavor.…

One of my favorite movies of all time is The Sandlot. Real renegade, I know. I know it's a super popular and mainstream movie, but for me, it's a part…

There is currently six inches of snow outside. We still have a couple of months of this. I need something bright to remind me of the light of at the…

Thanksgiving is inching closer and closer as each day passes and I can not wait! It's by far my favorite holiday. For me it's all about family, food and football.…

Pound cake gets a bad wrap. There are some crazies out there that think it's bland, dense and not worth the effort. Well crazies, you're dead wrong. Pound cake is…

A few weeks ago, I shared a raspberry mousse recipe with you guys. Well, little did you know what was going on behind the scenes. That mousse went a long…

It's Summer and it's hot out. I really don't do well in this weather. I'm more an Autumn girl. However, since I can't press a fast forward button to the…

Anyone that knows me knows that I love peanut butter. Peanut butter candy, peanut butter sweets, and just plain peanut butter and jelly. It's just such a distinctly wonderful flavor. …

I have a cheat that I can teach you. It's called "healthy" desserts. See, my brothers always give me a hard time about having to eat certain desserts that I…

What says "I love you", better than chocolate? Not much that I know of. Come to think about it...nothing. Nothing says "I love you", better than chocolate. So, when I…

The sun is staying up longer, birds are chirping and we can be outside without a huge winter coat.  That only means one thing. Spring is right around the corner!…

Over the last couple of years, I've picked up a new hobby. Sugar cookie decorating! However, being the perfectionist I am, I can tell you the learning curve initially was…

Buttery, soft, chewy, pockets of chocolate, sweet and warm. Chocolate chips cookies are just perfection. This wonderful byproduct of an accident by Chefs Ruth Graves and Sue Brides in 1938…

Last week, I promised you another easy recipe using leftover and/or stale bread. Well, here it is! Bread pudding is a staple comfort dish. It's incredibly easy to make. It's…

Pumpkin is quite controversial. You either love it or hate it. There is no in-between. Well, if you hate pumpkin, then you'll want to hide under a rock for the…

We all love cinnamon, right? If you don't, then I truly pity you. I mean, cinnamon is great on pretty much anything sweet. But, if you've yet to try a…

I am alive! No, I don't mean I'm just alive because this is the first post in like a month. I mean I'm alive because it's finally Fall. This is…

Where does my love of chocolate trace back to? Maybe it was all those years of devouring many pounds of chocolate in the form of Halloween candy. Maybe it was…

Everyone needs this recipe in their repertoire. Here's why. It's delicious...well, duh. That's kind of important. Second, it's versatile. I mean it. This dough is very versatile. I've used it…

 You read the title right. In good conscience, I couldn't let the chocolate buttercream I made last week go to waste. So I thought, why not take this opportunity to teach you guys…

I like my buttercream, just sweet enough, light and fluffy. The flavor and texture has to be right. I've already shared an alternate buttercream recipe on the blog. It's great…

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Ice cream is an American favorite and with good reason. Creamy, cool and flavorful, what's not to like? Well, summertime…

There are so many national food related holidays that some of them are just not believable. Some of them make sense, while others, I have no idea about. Well, while I…