Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Take regular chocolate chip cookies to the next level with donut-shaped cookies glazed with melted chocolate and coated with finely chopped nuts. Happy June, everyone! Do you have any great summer plans —a family reunion, a beach vacation, a tropical getaway, a theme park destination, a trip to the mountains, or a staycation? Whatever they may be, I hope you have loads of fun and create …
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 …
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, …
Chocolate Crepe Cake with Pumpkin Mascarpone Cream Filling is a beautiful addition to any fall or holiday dessert table. It’s covered with chocolate glaze and candied pecans. October marks this blog’s second birthday! Yeah!!! I made this crepe cake just for the special occasion. This creation is not only a thing of beauty but also tastes heavenly. It is my kind of cake—sweet but not …
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