Just in time for Valentine’s Day – these pears are sure to impress your “other half.” They look and sound so elegant but don’t be put off by the poaching aspect of this dish. The poaching liquid gently simmers the fruit until soft. Just remember to keep half an eye […]
Dessert
Citrus Fruit Salad
It’s bright and colorful and incredibly tasty. I love that fruit salad is so versatile. You can serve it alongside brunch, present it as dessert, or eat it solely for breakfast. Of course, there are a million different combinations of fruit that you can put together but my favorite flavors […]
Celebration Truffles
We’re celebrating because we’ve hit 100 likes on our Facebook page, so we’re making something special- truffles! And not just any truffles either! We came up with some unique coatings including crushed banana chips and smashed chocolate covered espresso beans. Truffles are essentially 2 parts chocolate to one part heavy […]
Cheesecake Topped Maria Cookies
Looking for a sweet appetizer or simple dessert for your next get-together? Try making these delicious cream cheese topped Maria cookies. They are incredibly easy to make with very little preparation time. You can make the mixture a day ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. About […]
Flourless Mocha Torte
Super chocolatey and rich, this 6 ingredient cakes takes about 1 hour to make, including baking time! It’s perfect for a holiday gathering or for a just-because kind of treat. It’s simple yet elegant and no one will ever know that you only spent 1 hour preparing this beautiful dessert! […]
The Ultimate Sundae Party!
Ice cream! Sprinkles! Crushed butterfingers! Candy pearls! Bananas! Those are just some of the delicious toppings that make up the most spectacular and exciting sundae bar you’ve ever seen! I don’t think that you can ever go wrong with ice cream sundaes. Though it might seem daunting to put together […]
Vanilla Ginger Frosted Muffins
These are SO delicious and they came out even better than I expected! Stuffed full of shredded carrots, sweet crushed pineapple, and coconut, these muffins are so moist they probably don’t even need frosting. But, I decided to play up the flavors in the muffins and make a vanilla ginger […]
Aunt Rose’s Chocolate Cake
An 80 year old recipe with a modern twist! This 4th generation chocolate cake recipe just might be the best chocolate cake you’ve ever tasted. I know, a lot of recipes say that, but this one in particular is super airy, light, fluffy, chocolaty, and seriously delicious. Topped with fresh […]
Banana Smoothies – 2 ways
Having a handful of peeled and frozen bananas in your freezer allows you to whip up these two delicious smoothies in about 5 minutes and, with only 5 ingredients or less, these drinks are simple and easy to prepare! Peanut butter and chocolate are always a great pair and adding […]
Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Blueberry Sauce
I absolutely love using fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden in the summer! Planting, growing, and harvesting rhubarb is so easy and pairing it with sweet strawberries and blueberries helps to subdue the tartness of the rhubarb. By cooking down the rhubarb, strawberries, and blueberries together with sugar, cloves, […]