Is there a food more American than strawberry shortcake? I am not so sure. In advance of the Fourth of July, I am sharing a classic recipe for New England Style Strawberry Shortcake. I added some blueberries to give the dessert an extra patriotic touch. It’s a showstopping dessert that makes for a perfect centerpiece (read more)
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Homemade Tagalong Cookies
My sister and I were about to drive into The American Club Resort in Kohler when we spotted the cutest little Girl Scout selling cookies by the side of the road. Obviously, we made a U-turn so we could stop to stock up on cookies. I know that Thin Mints are the most iconic Girl (read more)
Mini Apple Pies
Apple pie is my husband’s favorite dessert. It’s the only dessert that Charles gets excited about. Recently I made Mini Apple Pies and I loved how they turned out. There is nothing cuter than a mini pie, and they much such a lovely presentation at a dinner party. A huge plus is that you don’t (read more)
Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with Lime Icing
These Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with Lime Icing are the perfect choice for someone who doesn’t love chocolate desserts. Vanilla cupcakes are filled with fresh juicy strawberries and topped with a whipped lime frosting and half of a strawberry. These cupcakes have a light refreshing flavor, and the combination of strawberry and lime just seems to (read more)
Lemon and Blackberry Cake
This Lemon and Blackberry Cake is the perfect springtime dessert! My secret to baking cake is that I use store-bought mix, make homemade frosting, and then add fresh berries to make it look pretty. No one knows that you didn’t make the cake from scratch. They don’t really care. They are just excited to be (read more)
Crazy Cookies – How to Make Cookies with what is in your Pantry
One day I was searching through my cupboard of baking ingredients, and inspiration struck. I had all sorts of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, nuts, and other ingredients. What if I mixed up classic chocolate chip cookies, but instead of just adding the chocolate chips, I got a bit more creative. This is (read more)
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
Brownies are underrated. I am pretty sure that 99% of humans love brownies. And brownies are the easiest! Let me share my secret – I always start with a box of brownie mix and then add my own twist to turn them into something special. You can make these Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies with just 10 (read more)
Mini Peach Pies
These Mini Peach Pies are such a treat. Fresh peaches are sliced and baked in a crust with brown sugar, vanilla, and a touch of bourbon. This is a simple take on a traditional peach pie. It is sweet without being too sweet, and all of the ingredients serve to compliment the fresh juicy peaches. (read more)
How to Make Cake Pops (the easy way)
Today I am showing you how to make Cake Pops. These little nuggets of cake dipped in chocolate have become a huge trend. Charles says that he likes them because you can have just a taste of dessert without committing to eat an entire piece of cake or a cupcake. (My opinion? Life is short, (read more)
Molten Chocolate Marshmallow Mini Cakes
Stop whatever you are doing and make these Molten Chocolate Marshmallow Mini Cakes immediately. They are just that good. I promise. Mint Marshmallows from XO Marshmallows melt into a rich chocolate cake recipe making it extra gooey and moist. When my friends over at XO Marshmallow asked if I would create a recipe using their (read more)