These mini pop tarts filled with tart raspberry jam are the perfect bite-sized treat for any time of day. I recently was tasked with making some treats for a baby shower for a friend of mine. So I weighed my options carefully before deciding. I wanted something simple that didn’t require plates or cutting or [...]
Easy no-bake lemon cheesecake parfaits are the perfect anytime dessert when you need something sweet without a lot of effort. Years ago, I worked at a bakery where we made these lemon cheesecake cups. The cheesecake filling was bright and lemony, and it was layered with housemade granola and fresh strawberries. They were one of [...]
Homemade brownie ice cream sandwiches on a hot summer day? Yes, please! While technically it is not yet summer, it sure feels that way around here. We’ve had temps in the low 90’s so far this year, so that means we’re in for a brutal July as far as I can tell. What’s better on [...]
Coconut chocolate chip cookies are a healthy alternative to traditional and are certain to satisfy a sweet tooth. The world needs a lot of things, but does it need another chocolate chip cookie recipe? Probably not. But I’m going to share this one with you anyway. It’s not your usual caramelized chocolate chip cookie made [...]
Looking for a vegan, no-bake dessert? These easy coconut lime bars are perfection! I’m a big fan of chocolate desserts, but one I’ll almost always choose over chocolate is key lime pie. I like lime in general, especially when it’s paired with coconut. If you look for vegan no-bake dessert bars, you’ll find a lot [...]
Brioche cinnamon rolls are perfect for a holiday brunch, or just any morning you want to have something special. If there’s a holiday celebration in my family, you can bet I’ll be asked to provide something. Usually dessert, but sometimes a side or some homemade bread. For Easter, we’re doing a brunch. While I could [...]
Waffle cone bark. What? As summer gets closer, that means it’s time for ice cream. And I do love me some ice cream, especially in a waffle cone. I love chocolate. There are always chocolate bars, truffles, chocolate-covered pretzels, and other treats stashed away in my kitchen. I also have baking bars handy when the [...]
Vegan banoffee tart? Yes, please! I like bananas, but only in desserts if I’m being honest. I’m not one to peel and eat a banana but I can go for some banana bread almost anytime. And banana cream pie? One of my faves. Banoffee is not banana cream, but it’s pretty delish. Basically a caramel [...]
Easy raspberry oat bars with toasted coconut are an easy dessert for any time. Almost every time I go to a gathering, I’m asked to bring something sweet. Sometimes I bring pie. If it’s fancy, I might bring a decadent chocolate tart. But there are times when it’s not fancy, and it’s I also don’t [...]
Mocha coffee sugar with a hint of heat is perfect for cold winter mornings! I like food, and I cook, so I am often gifted not just cooking tools, but also gourmet food gifts. Things that are nice to have, but I wouldn’t buy myself. Mostly because they are expensive. One of those gifts was [...]
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