Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Plump, juicy blackberries and whipped cream atop a banana chocolate chip dessert shell. This quick and easy spring/summer dessert makes good use of seasonal berries and takes 30 minutes to make. Yesterday morning I came across 12-ounce cartons of blackberries for $2. That is incredibly cheap for where I am. They were dark, big, and juicy. So I picked up a couple of cartons. …
These vanilla sugar wafer cookies, covered with almond bark and decorated with sugar crystal-coated marshmallow petals just scream springtime. Let me ask you this, how is your sense of direction? I am one of those unfortunate souls who has none. I can go somewhere literally 100 times but when left to my own device to navigate…you’d think I have never been there. My husband, …
These Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Bites are a pop of spring in your mouth. They are coated with sweet white chocolate on the outside. On the inside, they are soft, lemony, and coconuty. I am so glad spring is almost here (four more days if you have not been keeping track)! I hope the mountains of snow in my yard disappear before my annual Easter party and an egg …
Avocado, coconut, and lime granita is a refreshing frozen dessert that gives all sorts of summer vibes. It’s a cooling treat you will want on hand all summer long! It’s a brutal winter here in New England: the days are short, the storms are frequent, and the snow is incessant. This refreshing granita is something that helps me think of happier times long ago when the sun …
Crazy Whoopie Pie is light, chocolatey, creamy, and delicious…but with hidden ingredients. This dessert a vanilla creamy filling sandwiched in between two chocolate cake rounds. It is reduced calories, fat, and sugar. Plus it’s egg-free! Hi there! Hope you are doing well. Let’s pick up where we left off. The last time, I introduced you to frosting made with pureed cottage cheese, and today, I …
This Vanilla Frosting Surprise (Healthy Secret Ingredient) contains an ingredient you would probably never have thought to utilize for frosting. But it’s perfect for a light and healthy option that can be used to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or as a filling. It’s smooth, creamy, delicious, and much healthier than traditional vanilla frosting. This post has been updated since its original publication on January …
It is crunch time! I just got done finalizing my food list for the festivities later on this week. How about you? If you are looking for last-minute dessert ideas for the holidays, here are a few from this blog that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Many of us can not make S’mores by the campfire this time of year, but we can have it in the …
These Thin and Chewy Lemon Cookies are bright and citrusy. The addition of Chobani yogurt makes them reduced-fat while maintaining tenderness and chewiness. #Madewithchmbani It is hard to believe that Christmas is only ten days away! My husband’s family will spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with us as usual. I will also be hosting my annual holiday party for the daycare families. This year, …
Pina Colada Baklava is a tropical twist on a beloved Greek dessert. These crispy, sticky, and sweet bars are created with layers of pineapple, coconut, chopped almonds, and buttered phyllo dough. They are topped with a generous drizzle of coconut rum syrup. For more sinful baklava desserts, try my Brownie and Things Baklava. It’s as delicious and interesting as it sounds! By no means is …
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