dessert recipes
Cake Pops
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011Have you noticed these days that the newest way to serve cake is on a stick. Cake pops are everywhere from your local coffee shop to the kids down the block last birthday party. I friend of mine was one such person to join in the newest cake pop craze for her daughter’s [...]
Easy Banana’s Fosters
Saturday, February 5th, 2011It’s time to get ready for some fun Valentine’s desserts. Need to make a little sweet for your sweet….of course the pun was intended. Staying in for Valentines can be just as fun if not more than heading out to the overflowing restaurants. Here is a simple take on banana fosters that [...]
Chocolate Covered Cherries
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011Did you know that January is National Chocolate Covered Cherry month? Well it is and I think we should all celebrate this delicious treat by making up a batch from scratch and sharing with friends and family. Chocolate covered cherries and scratch aren’t usually two words you hear in the same sentence because [...]
Homemade Egg Nog
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010Homemade egg nog is a delicious, light and creamy treat this time of year. This is my dad’s recipe that I grew up enjoying (minus the alcohol of course) and I hope he is okay with me sharing it. It’s just so good that I have to share with you so you can make it and share [...]
Popcorn Balls
Saturday, October 16th, 2010With Halloween right around the corner it’s time to have a little fun in the kitchen. Why not bring back a classic we don’t get the pleasure to see often enough. I remember as a child going trick or treating and coming home with a few popcorn balls in my goodie collection. [...]
Caramel Apples
Saturday, October 9th, 2010It’s apple picking season. The cooler temperatures are upon us and it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy a little bit of autumn. Visiting your local orchard and participating in picking apples is a fun activity for all ages and group sizes. An added bonus is you get to leave with an [...]
Desserts with kids: Homemade Ice Cream
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010All kids love ice cream, right? Well why not let them burn a few calories while making their own homemade ice cream. Here is a great and simple ice cream recipe using a bag. This is a fun activity to keep kids entertained at any gathering.
Ingredients:
• 1 T. sugar
• 1/2 c. milk or half & half
• 1/4 t. vanilla
• 6 [...]
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Monday, July 12th, 2010In honor of Pecan Day that falls on July 12th, I want to share a delicious recipe with you. This is by far the BEST pecan pie I have ever tasted. Pecan Pie was one of my mother’s favorite pies and I personally, never had a real fondness for this particular dessert. Well rewind about four years [...]
Fun 4th Desserts
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010It’s time to ring in the fourth of July with friends and family around the BBQ while awaiting the local fireworks show. I found some fun desserts to make at Kaboose (http://recipes.slides.kaboose.com/288-july-4th-party-plates-treats) that are sure to add the perfect finale to your gathering.
Flag CupCAKE
Ingredients:
2 Boxes Vanilla Cake, made into 20 cupcakes
2 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese
1/2 stick unsalted [...]
New York Cheesecake recipe
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010There is a difference between ordinary cheesecake and real New York cheesecake. It’s a difference that can only be seen and tasted, and once you’ve had real NY cheesecake, you’ll wonder like the rest of us – why no one else makes it the way old New York does.
Here is a great recipe I found [...]

