The tang of fresh lemons, and a sweet, buttery shortbread crust combine to make a delicious dessert. You will love these easy classic lemon shortbread bars. Any time of year can be the right time for some tangy sweet lemon squares. Of all the lemon bar recipes I have encountered, the best ones in my opinion are the classic ones. My daughter loved learning to bake, and this was one… Continue Reading
Cherry Macarons
Light, crispy and full of summery flavor, these cherry macarons are super easy to make! Naturally gluten free and great for parties and gifts, too. The Frenchman loves macarons. When I make a new batch, or I am testing flavors, he is right there with me, helping me balance flavors and colors. He’s the best kitchen sous chef anyone could ask for, really. It doesn’t matter what flavor of macaron… Continue Reading
Chocolate Cherry Brownies
The sweetness of cherries brings a new level of flavor in these chocolate cherry brownies. Cherry and chocolate are a match made in heaven! Chocolate and cherries. They were simply made for each other, right? And, you know you need another easy homemade brownies recipe for your box. Baking brownies from scratch is simple, and usually only needs a few ingredients. Some flour, eggs, sugar, chocolate, and you are good… Continue Reading
Classic Apple Crisp
Warm, sweet, and inviting, you will love how easy this classic apple crisp is to put together and enjoy! Great for all your bbq’s and gatherings this year. What is more American than an apple dessert? All of my favorite desserts are of the apple variety and this apple crisp is no exception. It’s a great alternative to pie. What I delicious love most about this apple crisp is the… Continue Reading
No Flour Needed Brownies
No flour brownies that are a healthier, gluten free, super fudgy alternative to regular brownies, with the same chocolatey, gooey factor you crave! Who doesn’t love a good pan of fudgy brownies? All that chocolately, drippy goodness that you can sink your teeth into. The argument of the year can easily be “middle or edge piece”, of the pan, right? Add a glass of cold milk and we are off!… Continue Reading
Mint Chocolate Panna Cotta
Sweet, creamy, and loaded with mint chocolate goodness, this chocolate mint panna cotta is the perfect dessert anytime! Would you like a slightly sweet treat that is super easy to make? This chocolate panna cotta is the perfect summer dessert for all your dinner parties. What is Panna Cotta Panna cotta is a traditional Italian dessert, that means “cooked cream”. Its a great recipe for summer, as it’s light, not… Continue Reading
Homemade Caramel Sauce (quick and easy)
Silky smooth and creamy sweet, this homemade caramel sauce is perfect over apple pie, ice cream, or stirred into hot chocolate! I have to admit that making caramel sauce for the first time was scary for me. I thought, “there are so many ways to mess this up that I shouldn’t even try.” Then, I learned to do something every day that scares you. Every day, try something new and just… Continue Reading
Lime Curd
The tartness of lime juice, blended with the sweet of sugar and creamy of eggs and butter come together in a sweet dessert. You will love how easy this lime curd recipe is to make. I love how quickly this dessert goes together. It can be made in the afternoon, just a couple of hours before you may need it. Lime curd is slightly tangy, sweet, and creamy. Curd recipes… Continue Reading
Chocolate Mint Macarons
Who can resist the combination of mint and chocolate? They combine beautifully in these delightful chocolate mint macarons. Macarons are a cookie that can be easily addicting. The light, crispy texture on the outside, combined with a creamy filling make a flavor explosion like no other. Like any cookie, French macarons have virtually no limit to the flavor combinations you can create. Making macarons takes a bit of practice, but… Continue Reading
Mini Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
You will love these homestyle chocolate chip cookies with walnuts. Soft, chewy, with a nutty crunch, they are great for dunking in milk or coffee! Growing up, my mother would love to bake around the holidays. She would make her list of dozens of cookies to make, grab ingredients from the grocery store and get to work. The kids would love to help her get started. After about 2-3 batches,… Continue Reading