These chewy, slightly crunchy, peanut butter cereal bars are loaded with pockets of gooey marshmallows; Chewy Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are a huge hit every time we make them. For the times when you just need a simple treat that you can make in a few minutes time with nothing fancier than a handful of items from the pantry, this is the recipe for you. Peanut butter and marshmallows form the base for these crunchy, chewy, nut-filled...
Designed to be served cold from the refrigerator, this is a rich dark chocolate cake topped with an absolutely amazing chocolate frosting. It’s wonderfully unique and completely unforgettable. Just thinking about this cake was enough to have me making it again this week. I told myself that I was making it so that I could shoot a video (see below) and share it with you, but really? I just wanted to have this awesome cake tucked into my...
Fluffy cheesecake mousse is layered between salted caramel sauce and a brown sugar graham cracker crust to make this No Bake Caramel Cheesecake Mousse. I could not resist these little jars once they were stashed in the refrigerator. I worked my way through one of the jars, a tiny taste at a time as I waited through the day to serve them at night. This is the best no-bake cheesecake dessert I’ve ever tasted. The cheesecake mousse layer is...
Crisp apple slices are drizzled with melted and gooey peanut butter and then topped with a handful of pecans and just a sprinkling of chocolate and coconut to make these irresistible Apple Nachos. My kids flipped out over this treat and talked about it for a couple of days. Several years ago, I overheard someone mention apple nachos and I suddenly had an image of apple slices drizzled with peanut butter dancing through my head. I...
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...
