Category Archives: Desserts
Perfect New York Style Cheesecake
YUM. From Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook. I think I’ve mentioned before that I have a small springform pan and when I make cheesecake, I usually make 1/3 of a recipe so I can use a small pan, and it gives just … Continue reading
Root Beer Float Popsicles
Sorry, no picture. But HELLO SUMMER! And YUM. Recipe from SmileMonsters. 1 can (or 1 1/2 cups) root beer 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk* Mix, pour, freeze, lick. *I made my own for this recipe using 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 … Continue reading
Christmas Popcorn
After bringing 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup milk to a boil, add 1 teaspoon vanilla (or any other flavoring you want) and food coloring. Stir until the food coloring is all mixed in, and pour in a large bowl … Continue reading
Raspberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding
I should be arrested by a dietician for feeding this to my family…especially for breakfast. The original picture I found made it look like a great Danish, and I was thinking about Thanksgiving breakfast so I thought “WHY NOT”. Warning: … Continue reading
Apple and Pear Crisp
from Ina Garten. SO good. Making it, I thought there was just way too much topping for that much fruit – I’m used to crisps that are mostly fruit with a bit of topping. There is so much topping, and … Continue reading
Peanut Butter Popcorn
I don’t remember where I found this, but it was a huge hit at our house. We halve this recipe. 2 (3.5 oz pkgs) microwave popcorn, popped OR 1 cup unpopped popcorn, POPPED 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar … Continue reading
Best Pumpkin Bread
One batch of this recipe made everything you see above. And really, you want that much. It’s delicious, and also freezes well. Change around the spices to suit your tastes. 1 – 29 oz can pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading
Filed under Breads, Desserts, fall, freezer cooking, pumpkin
Fluffy Apple Dip
I got this recipe from Real Mom Kitchen, who got it from Simple and Delicious, and I’ve made it twice since Halloween. It’s yummy and different. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizer, Breakfast, condiments, Desserts, fall, fruits/veggies, pumpkin, Quick & Easy, snacks
Pumpkin Pie Cake
We had this last night and most of us really liked it. It’s very much like a pumpkin pie with a cake-like crust, which I like since I’m not a big fan of pie crusts. I halved this recipe and … Continue reading
Fresh Peach Pie
My pictures turned out horribly, but you have to believe that this was SO SO good. Another winner from Melanie. This makes enough for two pies, but tonight I halved it easily and it turned out wonderfully. 2 pie crusts, … Continue reading
Blueberry Tart
from Real Simple, August 2009 This was really pretty, very simple, and good – not too sweet. 1 8-ounce sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 large egg, beaten 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup heavy … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, Desserts, fruits/veggies
Red, White and Blue Jello
This is just great. No Fuss Fabulous has links to this pretty, patriotic jello on her blog. Check it out here. *we’re making #5 this afternoon* link to red, white and blue striped jigglers
Filed under Desserts, holidays & celebrations, jello
Ben & Jerry’s Vanilla Ice Cream
2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup milk 2 tsp vanilla *Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a … Continue reading
Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
This is so good. So so good. This was one layer of the wedding cake I made for my sister, and I filled it with chocolate mousse. This recipe would be just as good as cupcakes with a nice chocolate … Continue reading
