Category Archives: Desserts & Sweets

Red, White & Blue Strawberries

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Strawberries are in season and they sure are delicious! This is just a cute idea I wanted to share with you for the 4th of July. You can use this same technique using white and dark chocolate or just dip … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Banana Date Shake

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This is a healthy alternative when you get the urge to have a shake! It tastes so rich and creamy you will definitely be more than satisfied. You have a lot of flexibility with this recipe. You can use prunes … Continue reading

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Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche

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Tres Leches Cake is what my man requested for his birthday this year and I was more than happy to make it for him. It’s also a favorite of mine! This cake is extremely sweet and normally very fattening. Since I’ve … Continue reading

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Swedish Coffee Bread

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I’m pretty sure that the first time I had this Swedish coffee bread as a child was the first time I experienced cardamom. I’ve loved them both ever since! This is a recipe my step-mother used to make when I … Continue reading

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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a favorite of my boyfriend, Billy. I wanted to make it for him, but I didn’t want to be tempted with a whole cake waiting in the kitchen to be consumed…. Instead I only made … Continue reading

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Grapefruit Pie with Coconut Meringue Crust

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I absolutely love the flavor of this pie. The grapefruit makes the filling not too sweet. After making this pie I realized that the crust would actually make perfect little meringue kisses. So, I’m going to give them a try … Continue reading

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Raspberry Cream Pie with Chocolate Ganache

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I was on a mission for something chocolate, but wasn’t sure what to make? I searched the kitchen for inspiration. That’s when I saw the unopened jar of seedless raspberry jam. Yum… raspberry and chocolate! I immediately thought pie. I … Continue reading

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Candy Easter Eggs!

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Every year around Easter time my step-mom used to make candy Easter eggs. She would make different flavors, such as; vanilla, walnut, coconut, peanut butter, and chocolate. I love all the flavors. I especially like using black walnuts for the … Continue reading

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Do you like “Peeps”? Here’s my homemade version of “Bunnies” with fresh Vanilla Bean Marshmallows. Yum!

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These are the BEST marshmallows I’ve ever had… if I must say so myself! I had to stop myself from eating them. They are so light and fluffy. I have wanted to make marshmallows for a long time. But the … Continue reading

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Palacinkys

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These pancakes are a childhood favorite of mine. I remember my grandmother making these for me when I was a child. It was always such a treat! They are like crepes, but always seem to taste so much better. I … Continue reading

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Chocolate Meringue Cookies with Peanut Butter Cream Centers

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We all know that the combination of peanut butter is a winner! These cookies are no exception. They are super easy to make with minimal ingredients needed. Not only are they delicious, they’re cute, too! 😉 INGREDIENTS 1 cup confectioners … Continue reading

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Fresh Strawberry Pie ~ simple & delicious!

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INGREDIENTS
1 pie crust (I used Pillsbury ready-made)
2 to 3 baskets of fresh strawberries
1 6-oz package Strawberry Jello
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Blueberry Muffins

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Is there anything better that fresh warm muffins out of the oven? Well, maybe ~ but this morning they were a hit! I really enjoyed my early session of baking. Everyone else was still asleep as I was downstairs in … Continue reading

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