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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Love white chocolate? You are going to love these soft and chewy white chocolate chip cookies, with an ooey gooey caramel center!  Raise your hands if you love cookies! I love a great chocolate chip cookie. The soft, chewy kind that melts in your mouth. And white chocolate? HELLO! The only thing that can make it better? Taking your basic great recipe and making them into caramel stuffed cookies.  These… Continue Reading