Black Sesame Ice Cream

Oh, this has got to be my favorite ice cream flavor in the world! Well, perhaps it’s tied with Mint Chocolate Chip but it’s okay to have two favorites, right? I can find… Continue reading →

Almond Butter and Dark Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

  Not long ago I posted my recipe for Figgy Thumbprint Cookies. The dough for these cookies is so deliciously yummy that I kept eating it raw (one of the BEST things about… Continue reading →

Princess Jello Cups

  Don’t you love it when an epic recipe fail turns into a stellar win? That’s what happened here, folks. This was supposed to be a post about an amazing, 7-layer vegan jello… Continue reading →

Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Sauce

  Here’s another winner from Chef Chloe Coscarelli’s cook book. I’ve made this three times and each time it’s a major hit with plates scraped clean. My kids go so far as to… Continue reading →

Strawberry-Peach Fruit Leather

As I was scrolling through other blog posts here on the lovely WordPress, I came across this delicious post for Homemade Fruit Leather on the blog, Lemon Zest. I fell in love with… Continue reading →

Oh-So Creamy Chocolate Pudding

This is chocolate pudding like your Mom used to make it… thick, velvety, bubbling to creamy goodness on the stovetop. I even licked the warm wooden spoon clean just like I did as… Continue reading →

Mint Chip Sundae with Toasted Coconut

  Our family’s homemade ice cream has reached an entirely new and fantastic level with the addition of guar gum to our ice cream recipes. Homemade ice cream can be made without guar… Continue reading →

Nutty Bars!

My dear husband’s favorite junk food item has got to be Little Debbie Nutty Bars. He can eat quite a few in a single sitting which, if you’ve ever had one, you know… Continue reading →

Figgy Thumbprint Cookies

Aren’t Thumbprint Cookies the cutest? Not only are they fun to make, but they look so darling served on a platter after supper, along with a tea and coffee service. They make me… Continue reading →

Pumpkin Creme Cake

Oh my. This cake is one of the best uses for pumpkin I’ve ever tasted. It’s delicious as a breakfast coffee cake of sorts but can also be served as dessert. Or if… Continue reading →

Banana Pumpkin Pudding with Coconut Whip

Who says pumpkin is only for autumn? With canned pumpkin puree, you can lap up that creamy, spicy flavor all year round. Pair it with a ripe banana and some cool coconut whip… Continue reading →

Gooey Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry-Rose Frosting

I was asked to bring dessert to our 4th of July family gathering and as a lover of desserts, I just cannot decide between fruity and chocolatey. Ever. And so in addition to… Continue reading →