Late night cravings have never been so happily fulfilled as with this simple Late Night Apple Crisp for Two. (Or it could be for One, I just like to pretend that I plan to share these desserts!) Serve it warm from the oven all by itself, or top with a scoop of ice cream for a fun indulgence! Nature Valley’s Protein Granolas have become a staple in our house for the past few months; over yogurt, as a snack on its own, added into...
Spicy Chocolate Ice Cream is cold, creamy chocolate with a hint of spicy heat from chili and cinnamon. This ice cream warms your mouth even as you are chilled from the ice cream. The combination of heat with the cold is fantastic. When some friends requested a chocolate and chili ice cream combination last year, I was excited to finally try it for myself. At the very first taste, I was happy that we were planning to share this ice cream with...
Sweet and slightly tart fresh blueberries are lightly covered in dark chocolate and then sprinkled with coconut. This is an irresistible sweet snack that doubles as a quick and easy dessert too. Have you ever had that crazy “aha” moment where you wonder why you never thought of something before now? My sister, Jenny, called me a few days ago and told me that she had been craving a dessert and there was nothing sweet in her house,...
Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Cupcakes start with smooth and creamy cheesecake over a simple graham cracker crust, then they are topped with a swirl of caramel sauce just before baking. Do you remember when I promised you a dessert worthy of that Vanilla Bean Salted Caramel Sauce? This is it. For an extra special dessert, I topped the last two “leftover” cupcakes with a generous drizzle of warm caramel just before serving. (I...
Mango Pineapple Ice Cream is one of the most refreshing ice creams I’ve ever made. It still boggles my mind that so much fresh flavor is possible from a couple cans of fruit, a splash of cream, and a squeeze of lime. When Alberston’s and Safeway asked me if I’d like to create a new recipe for the “Cans Get You Cooking” project, I jumped at the chance to play with some foods that were already in our pantry. I love keeping a...
Sweet, tart, smooth, and creamy, homemade lemon curd really is possible in just minutes! When I saw a recipe for microwave lemon curd, I will admit that I was skeptical. I adore lemon curd, but I am such a slacker about making it. I never want to stand by the stove and stir it for the requisite 15 minutes. Having tried this now, I may never make lemon curd on the stove again. Microwave lemon curd really works!This recipe is SO simple, the...
Summer Berry Brûlée begins with berries, berries, and more berries. While I have a well-known weakness for classic creme brûlée, this is not that kind of brûlée. The berries are the star in this dish. Cream cheese, lemon curd, and sour cream are combined to make a creamy sweet topping for the fruit, a sprinkling of sugar is caramelized over the top and it’s ready to serve. A couple weeks ago, my friend Connie sent me this...
Blueberries and lemon combine in a Blueberry Coffee Cake that is worthy of any occasion. I have a huge grin on my face today and I am positively giddy to tell you that this cake, this fantastically moist, perfectly sweet blueberry coffee cake with a hint of lemon, is the best blueberry coffee cake I have ever tasted. I am so happy with this cake, I practically danced across the kitchen after I tasted it. I ate a slice of this cake...
Summer Pound Cake is lightly sprinkled with cinnamon, topped with caramelized peaches, and glazed with a hint of almond; this cake is a spectacular way to show off the best of the summer’s fresh peaches. I’ve been stalking the markets around me sniffing all the peaches and crossing my fingers for perfectly sweet, ripe fruit. When I finally got my hands on a box of juicy sweet peaches last week, I could hardly wait to try them...
Pineapple Cake with Coconut Frosting is a rich white cake full of pineapple flavor and just a hint of coconut, layered with creamy coconut cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with toasted coconut. It’s the perfect dessert for coconut and pineapple lovers alike. I’m partnering with Alberston’s and Safeway today to create a new recipe for the “Cans Get You Cooking” project. I’m playing with pineapple (my all-time...
