Creamy Vanilla Walnut Fudge is this year’s latest addition for your holiday dessert table. Paired with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate, a piece of fudge is one of my favorite ways to take a break during the holiday season. If you’re lucky enough to nibble a piece of fudge in front of twinkling Christmas tree lights, that’s my idea of a perfect afternoon. Vanilla Fudge Continuing with the series of quick...
Fresh lemon sorbet topped with a splash of vodka is a light and refreshing treat that is a terrific addition to any meal. At first glance, this sorbet is unlikely to grab your attention and impress. However, at first taste, you’re certain to be won over immediately. My sister and I often talk about that “unforgettable bite.” A special meal or fancy dinner out that you remember fondly often contains a certain food or combination of flavors...
Creamy white chocolate fudge filled with dried cranberries and macadamia nuts comes together in this Cranberry Macadamia Nut Fudge for a rich and irresistible holiday treat. White chocolate + cranberries + macadamia nuts is a combination that never fails to make me smile. Fudge is one of my favorite treats to make each holiday season. In just a few minutes, you can stir this recipe together and have it chilling in the refrigerator. Within...
Fresh apricots are tossed with cinnamon sugar and then layered between a brown sugar and oat crust to make these Apricot Crisp Bars. Served on their own or topped with Vanilla Ice Cream this is a dessert that everyone loves. Apricot Bars Almost firm enough to cut into bars and still fruity enough to resemble a crisp, this is simply a fruit crisp with both a top and bottom crust layer. There’s no need to cut in cold butter...
Have you heard of Pfeffernusse? These cookies are a popular holiday treat in Germany, Denmark, and The Netherlands. Pfeffernusse are small, round cookies filled with ground spices, molasses, and brown sugar. Until last week, I had never heard of these German cookies. I was chatting with my friend Wendy one night last week and she asked if I knew how to make pfeffernusse cookies. Thanks to a quick Google search and a tiny bit of further...
This Creamy Blueberry Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Chunks has been my weakness for the past couple of years. I haven’t been keeping it a secret from you, but up until now I haven’t had the recipe. I’m beyond excited to finally be sharing it with you. When I tell you that this Blueberry Ice Cream is absolutely divine, you can take that to the bank. I first tried this ice cream at Rusconi’s American Kitchen. Rusconi’s has been my...
Is it a scone? Is it a cookie? Coconut Scone Cookies are the best of both worlds. It’s a coconut cookie that comes together in an easy scone recipe. That makes this a bite-size scone “cookie” that no coconut lover will be able to resist. Coconut Scone Cookies These are scones you can eat for dessert and cookies you can eat for breakfast. A crumbly biscuit-y scone is topped with sweet vanilla glaze and dotted with perfectly...
Sour Cream Banana Bread is a sweet, moist bread with a crisp crust and a tender crumb. Spread with butter or sliced and eaten just as is, banana bread is a delightful and delicious quick bread that my whole family loves. I baked this recipe as muffins the first time I made it and we liked them so much that the muffins disappeared in 24 hours. My youngest begged for more after his nap this afternoon and that was all the excuse I needed to...
Sunburst Lemon Bars are the best lemon bars I’ve ever tasted and I’m so excited to share the recipe with you all. The bright flavor is reminiscent of stepping into a burst of sunlight. What is not to love about a sweetly tart lemon bar with a melt in your mouth shortbread crust and a lemony glaze on top? I love traditional lemon bars with powdered sugar dusted across the top and a crisp crust on the bottom, but sometimes you just...
Berry Cheesecake Mousse Cups start with a buttery NILLA wafer crust. The crust is layered with fluffy whipped cheesecake mousse and then topped with plenty of fresh fruit. This dessert is perfect for Easter or any other spring and summer event when berries are at their best. I love the bright berry flavor and the crunch of the crust works perfectly with the creamy mousse. This post has been sponsored by NILLA Wafers. All thoughts and opinions...
