What are 4th of July Candy Swireld Strawberries? They are summer fresh red strawberries coated with white and blue swirled candy melts. It’s so fun and festive! Hello friends. It’s good to be back after a short break to take care of some unexpected family matters. I won’t delve into the details but will say the family suffered the loss of an elderly parent and …
Strawberry Custard Bread Pudding
This Strawberry Custard Bread Pudding is a light-tasting and delicious dessert that repurposes unused bread. Serve with a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream for a treat you will want to eat all summer! I always have excess sandwich bread. With warmer temps and the increasing humidity, things are starting to mold a little more quickly and don’t keep long. My …
Banana Blueberry Coconut Bread
This moist and tender quick bread is chalk full of bananas, juicy blueberries, and coconut. It’s topped with coconut glaze, coconut flakes, and chopped pecans. Super easy to make and it doesn’t require a mixer! I love combining banana and blueberries, and I love it even more with coconut. This quick bread has them all! It’s moist (sorry if you don’t like that word), tender, …
Honey Glazed Fried Wonton Chips
Honey Glazed Fried Wonton Chips are fried wontons sweetened with a honey glaze and garnished with sesame seeds. They are sticky, crispy, crunchy, and delicious! Enjoy as snacks or dessert. My husband, my kids, and I frequented this Chinese buffet nearby. It had a large selection of food, was tasty, and reasonably priced. The one thing that kept me coming back was the all-you-can-eat crab …
Chocolate Crazy Cake
You can’t beat Crazy Cake for its simplicity and convenience. What is most impressive is the list of ingredients. There are no eggs, milk, or butter—basic pantry items are all you need. This chocolate cake can be made anytime, even when the cupboard is almost bare! When the fridge and pantry inventory are low, there is one delicious cake I can always pull out of …
Easy Butterscotch Pudding
This simple Butterscotch Pudding captures the warm, homey flavor of traditional butterscotch pudding while being easier to prepare. It’s a great way to use up butterscotch morsels! Butterscotch pudding is nostalgic and classic. It is a delicious alternative when I’m looking to switch up the usual chocolate or vanilla pudding flavors. In my stockpile of pantry items, there is an abundance of butterscotch morsels that have …
Coconut Key Lime Mug Cakes
Get a jump start on spring with the fresh flavors of coconut and key lime! These mug cakes are sweet with the perfect amount of citrusy tang. This post is sponsored by Amoretti. All opinions and ideas expressed are my own. The end is near at last! I’m talking about winter! In terms of snowfall amount, we have had it relatively easy. But it’s March …
Queijadas (Portuguese Custard Cupcakes)
Queijadas are also known as Portuguese Custard Cupcakes or Portuguese Milk Tarts. They are custardy, sweet, and creamy Portuguese cupcakes with golden brown edges. If you like custardy desserts, you will love them! Can’t get enough of custardy desserts? You might want to try this Apple Cinnamon Croissant Breading Pudding! This recipe was first posted in April of 2014. It has been updated with new …
Small Batch Rum Raisin Coconut Scones
Make your own buttery and flaky rum raisin coconut scones at home. They have a golden brown crust, tender crumbs, and just the right amount of sweetness. These small batch scones are perfect with morning coffee. I have never been a huge fan of scones. That’s because I have had some dry, tasteless ones. I became a scone convert when I started making my own. Believe …