My oldest son Chase is obsessed with donuts and every year for his birthday he asks for a donut tower instead of a cake. I usually get a variety of Krispy Kreme Donuts to fill the tower and after everyone sings Happy Birthday, the kids all grab their favorite flavor. It’s a…
Dessert
Prickly Pear White Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble with Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Crust
Ahhhh Summer….the smell of fresh cut grass, the look of sun-kissed skin, that taste of delicious frozen treats and the sound of frustration over how much screentime my kids get each day. With my boys at home from school for the summer, I try to bake in the kitchen with them more. We…
Lemon Olive Oil Tart with Almond Merengue
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Lemon just screams summer, doesn’t it? It takes me back to quenching my thirst with a tall glass of fresh squeezed lemonade on a hot summer day. It was also my strange food craving when I was pregnant with my second son. I couldn’t go anywhere without lemonade! While…
Mixed Berries with Whipped Lemon Ricotta
Red, white and blue desserts seem to be one of the more popular searches on Pinterest around this time of year, especially the traditional flag cake. Berries are usually in season and are the perfect colors for a patriotic treat. Sometimes these holiday sweets can be rich and filling, but this recipe is…
Strawberry Thyme Shortcake Trifle with Lemon Mascarpone Cream
Who loves a cream cheese-like frosting on cake? Me! Mascarpone is an Italian cream cheese that is creamier and richer than the American version. Thyme has a lemony flavor which pairs well with strawberries and the lemon cream. Think strawberry lemonade. I soaked this cake with a thyme-infused simple syrup and topped it with…
Cherry Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies
If you put a store bought cookie in front of me, I can easily pass it up with no problem. Homemade cookies on the other hand, no chance. It all starts with sneaking nibbles of the cookie dough, the smell as it bakes and the ooey gooeyness once they come out makes every…
Nutella Stuffed Star Wars Chocolate Candy
You don’t have to be a Star Wars fan to try this candy. Don’t you want to add candy making to your repertoire? Get started by using any of your favorite candy molds you have laying around at home. These sweet treats are crunchy, creamy and rich in flavor just like the chocolate…
Frozen Yogurt Fruit Hearts
Skip the fattening desserts and try this healthy recipe with some extra protein that everyone will love! The greek yogurt and fresh ingredients almost make this frozen treat guilt free! Its easy enough for the kids to get into the kitchen and help make it and different enough that your guests will appreciate…
