Roasted Strawberries
I supposed this is less of a recipe and more of a how to, or maybe it’s more of a why too with instructions? Either way, roasting strawberries is easy and […]
Sweets & Desserts
Coconut Cake with Raspberry Filling & Coconut Buttercream Frosting
This was the cake I made for my little Mother’s Day get-together. I didn’t do well in planning the photographs of this cake. I was to caught up in playing […]
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
These totally homemade cinnamon rolls are really easy to make and a whole lot nicer than the “canned” ones! I use a breadmaker to do the bulk of the hard […]
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cream Cheese Frosting
This is a picture of the cupcakes I made for Halloween this year. The chocolate ones are my go-to recipe (Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Cake) and the ones with the orange […]
Fudge Brownies
I like my brownies fudgy. Don’t get me wrong, I’d eat a cake brownie, especially a frosted cake brownie, I wouldn’t even complain… but I’d be thinking about fudgy brownies […]
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
These gorgeous cupcakes are a little messy to eat and a bit fiddly to make but totally worth the effort! They are not huge on fat but they are not […]
Mountain Bundt
I can’t be the only one who thinks the word bundt is funny? I also think it sounds a bit naughty too. I once made a grown man blush by […]
Alex’s Popsicles
My granddaughter is lactose intolerant. It means supplements taken before eating dairy, or buying special products for her that generally cost way more then they should. Either way, she tends […]
Rasporeo Cheesecake Squares
I used to feel like I was cheating on my mother’s cheesecake recipe when I looked at other cheesecake recipes, so if I wanted cheesecake it was buy it or […]
Lime Posset with Macerated Raspberries
This tangy refreshing dessert looks impressive despite its simple ingredients, and it makes a great finish to a spicy meal. It is wonderful all on its own but the addition […]
Slapdash Chocolate Cupcakes
These eggless cupcakes are basically slapped together using mostly store cupboard ingredients, and although they are not technically a healthy treat they are lighter in fat and sugar than a lot […]
Strawberry Tart
Depending on your choice of cheese and jam, this delicious tart can be made lighter in fat and sugar but still taste like a non-diet food. The tart in the […]
Butterscotch Pudding
As an American, butterscotch pudding mix is something I grew up with. In fact, I think for most people that is how butterscotch pudding is made. In the past, I […]
Marshmallow Fondant
This is a ridiculously easy recipe but it does require a bit of elbow grease. It can be flavored or colored any way you like. The cake in the picture […]
Coconut Macaroons
Their chewy texture and the toasted flavor is not overly sweet but very satisfying, plus these little cakes are deceptively easy to make. With just five ingredients and a little […]
Baked Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce
I adapted this from my mother’s recipe, originally just to make a smaller version but over the years I started making it with less sugar and Philadelphia started making a […]
Little Mocha Pots
Super rich, super easy to make dense coffee and chocolate pots some how taste even better eaten with tiny spoons out of miniature coffee cups. I have to admit I […]