Category Archives: Desserts & Sweets

Apple Fritter Bundt Cake

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I’ve been craving Apple Fritters. The kind you get at the donut shop that are so deliciously fried. Yum! Well, in an effort to satisfy my craving, I decided to make an Apple Fritter Cake… and yes, it worked!! There … Continue reading

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Decadent Chocolate Brownies

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Moist, rich, delicious… these are the ultimate brownies. I love to make them for parties, which is why I’ve given you 2 recipes below. Definitely do not make the half sheet pan of brownies if  you’re not having a party, … Continue reading

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Mini Pavlovas with Vanilla Pastry Cream & Fresh Raspberries

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Not sure why I have been craving Pavlovas… which is just like a meringue, but I like the name better. Not only did I make the Pavlova pictured above, but 2 days later, I made a bunch of mini Rose … Continue reading

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Homemade Pecan Pralines

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Melt in your mouth sugary goodness. Nothing beats a really good praline. These are super easy to make, with only 5 ingredients. But be sure to get out your candy thermometer, it is critical to bring the mixture up to … Continue reading

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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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It’s Valentine’s Day and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. What makes this cake especially delicious is using the fresh roasted beets. When you roast the beets they get sweet … Continue reading

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Chocolate Mint Cake

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Around our house this cake is one of our favorites! My sister-in-law requested this for her birthday and I happily obliged. It’s funny, as a child I didn’t like chocolate mint candies. No peppermint patties for me. But now, as … Continue reading

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Toffee Cashew Blondies

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These are so good!! They’re deliciously dense blondies with toffee bits and chunks of cashews. Next time I make these I’m going to throw in some dried cherries, just to add a sweet tart flavor to the mix. I hope … Continue reading

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Mini Black Forrest Cakes

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Here we are at one of the busiest times of year and I’m in the Solo Foods Sweetest16 Contest. As a matter of fact, we’re in the Finale right now and I’m happy to have made it this far! In … Continue reading

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Our Gingerbread House

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I wanted to share our Gingerbread House making experience. My husband and I built this house in 2007. It was so much fun and we were very happy with the results. We entered it in a competition and it was … Continue reading

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Mini Chocolate Almond Bundt Cakes with Almond Cream

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Solo Foods “Sweetest Sixteen” Contest Entry I’ve been selected to compete in “The Solo Sweetest Sixteen” being held by Solo Foods. I’ve been using Solo products for years, so it’s really an honor to have been selected! I was so … Continue reading

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Pecan Pie Bars

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If you like pecan pie, I promise that these bars are even better! A rich, crumbly, shortbread crust, topped with toasted pecans and the mild flavor of brown sugar & honey. Oh my, it’s hard to stop eating these. Fortunately, … Continue reading

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Mixed Berry Muffins

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Over the Thanksgiving holiday my family was here visiting. We had seven people in the house instead of just Billy and me. It was nice and I especially enjoyed cooking for everyone. Making some muffins in the morning using fresh … Continue reading

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Rum Babas filled with Italian Pastry Cream

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Rum Babas remind me of the times that I would go to New York with my family. Oh, the delicious pastries. My favorite now, and then, was a Rum Baba. I also love the donuts that were filled with Marshmallow … Continue reading

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