Toll House Cookie Pie is a classic dessert that combines two of the best desserts in the world: cookies and pie! Here is how to make Toll House Cookie Pie: My version of Toll House Cookie Pie is made with an easy no-roll shortbread crust, which doubles the cookie factor. I also add layers […]
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Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie Sandwiches
These Christmas tree shaped sugar cookie sandwiches are filled with Nutella and topped with white chocolate and sprinkles – they are just the cookie to serve at a holiday party or to bring to a cookie swap. Sugar cookies have a tendency to spread out and lose their shape as they bake. There is one […]
No Roll Pie Crust Recipe | Shortbread Pie Crust
This 4 ingredient no roll pie crust recipe is the easiest way to make a pie crust from scratch! You mix up the ingredients in a saucepan and then press the dough into a pie pan to make this shortbread pie crust. You can make this shortbread pie crust recipe in just 5 minutes. […]
German Apple Strudel
Charles isn’t a dessert lover, but Apple Strudel is the exception. Recently Charles stepped into the kitchen with me and we made this German Apple Strudel. Charles was recently in Munich with his family visiting some family friends. He returned home with a rough outline of this recipe which was given to him by a […]
Reduced Fat Pumpkin Cheesecake
My Reduced Fat Pumpkin Cheesecake is has a layers of pumpkin filling and a fresh creamy yogurt cheesecake. It’s a lighter healthier dessert to serve your family this Thanksgiving. This year I wanted to create a Thanksgiving menu that is a little bit healthier. I wanted to focus on recipes that seemed decadent while including […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie combines creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and light fluffy whipped cream in a salty pretzel crust. The best thing is that this pie comes together in just minutes. You are going to love this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. The peanut butter pie filling is light and creamy and it is […]
Touring Hildebrandt Farm with Illinois Farm Families and the Best Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Today I am excited to tell you about my visit to the Hildebrandt Farm and to kick off a series of posts sponsored by Illinois Farm Families. Illinois Farm Families® is a group of people from various farm organizations focused on fostering a dialogue with consumers. Illinois Farm Families includes all types of farmers, and […]
Eton Mess
Eton Mess is a traditional British dessert made with crumbled up meringues, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and fresh strawberries. Eton Mess is a perfect light dessert to serve during the summer. It comes together so easily, it tastes light as air, and you don’t need to turn your oven on if you use store-bought meringues. […]
Michigan Cherry and Fudge Ice Cream Icebox Cake
Today I am teaming up with Hudsonville Ice Cream to share an easy and delicious recipe for a Michigan Cherry and Fudge Ice Cream Icebox Cake! This is the perfect no-bake summertime treat. This Michigan Cherry and Fudge Ice Cream Icebox Cake is made with layers of Hudsonville Traverse City Cherry Fudge and Mackinac Island Fudge ice […]
Caramel Cheesecake Bars with a Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust
Caramel, cheesecake, and chocolate chip cookies are three pretty universally loved things. I combined them to create these Caramel Cheesecake Bars with a Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust. Yum! It’s a dessert that everyone loves. I loved how these caramel cheesecake bars turned out. First I made a batch of whiskey caramel, then I mixed up the […]