Almond Jam Bars

Sometimes I get carried away and cook too much jam and don't know how I'll use it all up. These jam bars are the answer, …

Butter Pecan Ice Cream Pie

My sister Vera was born on Leap Year Day and since it's Leap Year Day I'm posting something sweet to enjoy for a celebr…

Chocolate Waffles with Cherry Berry topping

Because waffles are one of those foods you can have any time of day, why not for dessert? This is an easy way to serve a deliciou…

Applesauce Cake Roll

My mom used to made this Applesauce Cake Roll years ago and I had tried it once in the past and decided to try it again. It makes…

Jello Cake

Looking for a nice light dessert to serve in all the holiday celebrations? Look no further. This dessert brings back childhood me…

Applesauce Oat Squares

My son has an apple tree on his yard that produces amazing apples that turn a beautiful deep red in fall. We've had a few fro…

Flashback Friday ~ Pumpkin Praline Trifle

I found this recipe in a magazine and have made it for two very special gatherings. It's a great trifle for our fall and wint…

Pumpkin Pudding

Autumn is here and so is pumpkin season. So many ways to use pumpkin, here is a very simple dessert that should please the pumpki…

Frozen Peach Pie Filling

Everything has been coming up peaches around here lately...and now is the time to stock the freezer with one of my favorite fruit…

Nectarine upside down cake

This upside down cake is simple to make but looks and tastes fabulous. 2-4 nectarines 1/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar for the Ca…

Cherry Pie

Skill Level:  Intermediate Skills Attained:  Fruit Pie Supplies: Pie Crust 5 cups tart/sour/Bing cherries 1 cup white sugar 3 tab…

Chocolate Cream Puff Swans – Oh, Mama!

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and these chocolate ganache-filled cream puff swans would be a great way to say thanks to her for…

Award-Winning Pecan Pie...Allegedly

I wish I had a better story for how I developed this great pecan pie recipe, besides that I adapted it from one I saw in a Food &…

Easter Eggshell Cupcakes!

My lovely and talented friends at Allrecipes.com have come up with a way to combine two of my all-time favorite things; colored …

Tiramisu – It Will Pick You Up and Not Let You Down

In addition to being an incredible tasting dessert, Tiramisu also offers the perfect segue when you’re trying to steer the Valent…

Happy National Chocolate Cake Day Eve

Monday is National Chocolate Cake Day, and ever since I posted this Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake last year, the emails have b…

Pumpkin Cheesecake – Giving Thanks for Cheap and Easy to Use Kitchen Gadgets

I’d rather eat vegan for a week than write a blog post on why pumpkin cheesecakes crack, but I’m more than happy to explain how t…

Apple & Cheddar Cheese Soufflés – Great for People Who Stink at Folding Egg Whites

After doing such a great job folding the egg whites into this apple and cheddar soufflé batter, I celebrated by dropping a measur…

Apple/Cranberry Crisp on the Barbecue

This is a great dessert to prepare on the barbecue. The wonderful aroma wafting from the barbecue will make you hurry with the ma…

Homemade Yogurt

Homemade yogurt is easy to make, and so much cheaper than the commercial varieties. Here is how I make it. 4 cups whole milk  2 t…