Desserts

Thumbprint cookies are elegant, delicious and so easy to make. The perfect accompaniment at your next brunch or tea party. Thumbprint cookies are typically shortbread cookies that are filled with…

We all know the illustrious pineapple upside-down cake. Many love it, but personally, I'm not a pineapple fan. What I am a huge fan of though, is apples. You should…

When it comes to candy, I always seem to gravitate towards one flavor combination. Peanut butter and chocolate. Wheater it's in the form of a candy bar or a small…

The All-American S'more is something you really can't dislike. I'm not sure who had the first thought to combine such different items like marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate. But, I tip my…

 Crème Brûlée is a classic dessert from the French. It's a staple that pretty much everyone knows. I haven't met anyone who doesn't like it. Why? Well, what's not to like.…

As promised last week, I'm bringing you my ultimate trifle. A trifle is a dessert that consists of layers of cake, creams, sauces, fruit, etc. I love trifles because this…

Okay....I admit it. I'm a fiend for cookie dough. I'm the girl that will stay up all night watching The Notebook eating my cookie dough and count myself as being…

Cinnamon rolls are without a doubt firmly placed in my top three favorite food groups. They have so much to offer. How can anyone deny the greatness of a warm, fluffy…

You think you know what marshmallows taste like, but you have no idea. You've been lied to and so have I. No, I'm not talking about Santa Claus or the…

I hate hyperbole. You'll never see me claim that any of my recipes are the best of anything. Why? Well, I'm a firm believer that there are so many great…

Like many of you, I am also a peanut butter junkie. While some like it crunchy,  I'm team smooth all the way.  I love making recipes with peanut butter so that…

Fall is officially official now.  I know you guys have been doing what I've been doing. Searching for fall recipes, then testing them, then gaining some weight. Also, scrolling on…

It's the most wonderful time of the year! I'm not talking about Christmas, although, that's a pretty fun time too. I'm talking about the time I absolutely revel in. You…

Lemon, vanilla and berries. You can't really do any wrong with these flavor combinations. The Italians get that. Many of their desserts are small-form, light and not too sweet.  And many of…

There are a few things that just remind you of childhood. These cookies are one of them for me. I used to have these cookies all the time. Weather it…

So, I was sitting there on my lunchtime, at work and I noticed that this Wednesday was national sponge cake day. Yes, there is such a thing. In fact, there…

Buttercream recipes come at you from every direction. Seems like everyone and their mama has the "perfect" buttercream recipe. The "ultimate" buttercream recipe. These people are lying to you. They…

Summertime brings all of the delicious lemon recipes to the forefront. From Pinterest to Instagram to Facebook, you're bombarded with lemon recipes. There is one that eluded me for years. I couldn't for…

If you know me, you know that I appreciate all things Italian. The culture, the country, the language and of course the food. The Italians are well-known for taking simple…

It was just another day. I was online browsing recipes as I usually do and I made a discovery that would forever change my life. I saw a picture of a…

Some things just fit together. Ice cream and a waffle cone. Sonny and Cher. Ricky and Lucy. Stone Cold Steve Austin and his beer. Peanut Butter and Jelly. I'll admit,…

Who doesn't love cheesecake? It's perfect anytime and it's so versatile. Flavors vary from Oreo to pumpkin to red velvet.  New flavors seem to be created on a daily basis.…

I've professed my love of donuts, in an earlier post. I go crazy for donuts. But, I go easily as crazy for ice cream. That stereotype of girls watching their…

   February is a busy month. With the Super Bowl (America's unofficial holiday) and Valentine's Day (Hallmark's official holiday) coming up, we're going to be doing a lot of decorating.…

When you live in the mid-west, you suffer through cold winters that feel endless. Because of that, you miss the simple things in life. You miss the flowers, the sounds…

 I seriously have an obsession with apples. Okay, the word "obsession" is a little strong. But, they're by far my favorite fruit. I'm constantly munching on them whenever I'm watching TV. Apple…

The great food debates of the world are raging and passionate. There are so many questions where people just can't seem to agree. Do you put ketchup on hot dogs?…

Strawberry shortcake, strawberry ice cream, strawberry cheesecake and so on. Strawberries are the go-to dessert berry in my opinion. When the spring and summer time hits, there is nothing better than…

Spring is finally here! Besides the birds, bees and allergies, spring is also known for the flavors that accompany the season. Lemon is certainly one of those flavors.  I love using lemon…

Some things have a hold over us. For me, it's chocolate. Whether it's in a brownie, a cake, or a plain old candy bar, chocolate is my kryptonite. These chocolate…