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. […]
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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 […]
How to Make Tiramisu with Beer
When I was in Italy earlier this month, I learned how to make tiramisu with beer. It sounds very unexpected, but once I explain that the recipe calls for a Coffee Stout or a Vanilla Porter and not just any old lager – you will probably get on board with the idea. One of the […]
The Best Brownie Recipe
This is the best brownie recipe because these brownies are so moist and gooey. They are made with toffee bits which melt into the brownies adding a toffee flavor, marshmallows which melt and making the brownies extra moist and gooey, and walnuts for a hint of crunch. Brownies remind me of my childhood. It seemed […]