It is strawberry season where I live, and we have a great farm in our area, so I am taking advantage of them. This salad is addicting (hence the name). Not only do you have a cream cheese and whipped topping fluff filled with strawberries, but there is a toffee crunch consisting of pretzels and …
Category: Desserts
May 10
Whole Wheat Banana Muffin
My plan was to make banana bread out of my bananas that were getting a little dark, but then I remembered I wanted to try these muffins. Now that I have tasted these incredible muffins, I’m thinking they are going to be taking the place of banana bread for me! The bananas and Greek yogurt …
May 01
Almond Cranberry Cake
The combination of almond and cranberry is a game changer for me. Not that orange and cranberry isn’t a delicious combo, but for me, the almond and cranberry take this cake to another level. The tartness of the cranberries with the velvetiness of the almond throughout the cake and icing, makes this cake hard to …
Aug 13
Peach Icebox Cake
Fresh peaches are in season now, and we have been taking advantage of the abundant supply at our local fruit stand. This desert highlights sweet juicy summer peaches and vanilla whipped cream. So, before summer is over, and you enjoy your last outback BBQ, make sure to serve this incredible summer desert to your guests! …
Mar 23
Coconut-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
A crust with graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and pecans lay the foundation to an amazing desert bar. Topping this crust with a creamy cheesecake filling that has a hint of brandy (if using) and topped with blueberries, and wow, you can’t eat just one! The hardest part is waiting for them to chill. Enjoy! 1/2 …
Mar 07
Creamy Chocolate Cupcakes
A chocolate cupcake with a creamy filling, what’s not to love! This recipe is super simple also. Feel free to replace the chocolate chips in the filling with another of your favorite flavored chip, and any nut you have on hand or prefer is perfect to use. Enjoy! Cupcake batter: 1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour …
Jan 10
Chocolate Coconut Candies
Some will remember the commercial “almond joy has nuts, mounds don’t” and some may not. Well, these candies taste like an almond joy bar, but you could leave out the almonds and then you have a mounds bar. I have made these with unsweetened coconut and bitter chocolate which I feel was a better balance …
Oct 03
Nutmeg Spiced Whipped Cream
Okay, I know it is easy to just pick up a container of Cool Whip and be good to go, but there is no comparison to having fresh whipped cream to top your favorite desert, breakfast, or hot drink. It is extremely simple to prepare, and you can change up the flavoring any way you …
Aug 29
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Here is an oldy but goody. It had been some time since making this addicting desert. With only a few ingredients this dessert is just plain simple to prepare and have ready for any party you are planning, whether it is a casual summer party or a holiday gathering. The key is to make sure …
Aug 07
Cheesecake Fat Bombs
Have you heard of fat bombs? There are many different recipes out there, but with cheesecake in the name, I had to try this one first! They are called fat bombs because they are made of 90-95% fat that are either savory or sweet and allow someone on a keto diet to enjoy them. I …