Cinnamon. Toast. Bars. If you make nothing else that I’ve shared with you, you NEED Cinnamon Toast Bars in your life. These bars are a twist on my beloved Cinnamon Toast Cake; it has been a favorite since I was a little girl. No fork or plate required this is the ultimate handheld dessert for every cinnamon toast loving person. Cinnamon Toast Bars are covered in a crunchy, caramelized cinnamon sugar topping that is like...
I thought I was done with the holiday treats for this year and then I ran across my friend Sue’s recipe for Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle. I’d printed it to try a while back and I’d even picked up the peanuts at the store. With a few free minutes this afternoon, it was the perfect chance to make it. In less than 10 minutes time, this candy was cooling on the counter! This candy was so easy to make and completely delicious,...
Lemon Coffee Cake with a crunchy sprinkled sugar topping is perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning, a scoop of ice cream in the afternoon, or on it’s own for a late night snack. I’m thrilled to have partnered with In The Raw® to bring you some amazing new recipes over the coming months. I’m already a huge fan of Sugar In The Raw, it has been my go to coffee sweetener for quite a while now. I can hardly wait to play with In...
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...
