This homemade coconut and pistachio ice cream is the prefect summer treat and also a great way to celebrate a foodie national day. July 15 is National Ice Cream Day. The summer days have come to an end, but there is no end to my love of ice cream. I eat ice cream year round …
Desserts
We love to use lemons in recipes but there are ways for using lemons around the house – from the kitchen to the bathroom. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or so goes the saying. But think again! There are lots of other ways to use this fruit in your everyday life. For a …
Most people serve fudge for the holidays but I like to serve it year round. I’m always on the hunt for new and delicious fudge recipes. I enjoy any kind of fudge, especially those with peanut butter and chocolate as ingredients in the recipe. Here are 15 of my favorite fudge recipes to enjoy during …
What is not to love about zucchini? It is a super easy to grow vegetable, especially for beginning gardeners, is prolific, is low in calories and tastes great. But by the end of the growing season, as long as you prevent squash bugs, you are likely to have bucket loads of it. Your neighbors will …
Cinnamon has long been touted as having many health benefits. Many reports seem to suggest that adding it to your diet can have an overall good effect on your health. Cinnamon tastes good on desserts. Should we add it liberally to foods? Before you reach for a bottle of cinnamon supplements, remember this: there is …
Grab your glass of milk and get ready to explore this round up of Oreo Dessert Recipes. One of the favorite afternoon snacks is an Oreo cookie dipped in a glass of milk. And what is even better than this? Why an Oreo cookie, which is used to make a completely different dessert. From cookies, …
Wasting bananas used to be a real problem for me, but not now that I have figured out these easy ways to use ripe bananas. Waste not, want not, as my grandmother used to say. She would reach to the ground to pick up a penny! While I am not quite that frugal, I do …
These delicious Samoas copy cat recipes will let you enjoy your favorite Girl Scout cookie recipe at home. I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite Girl Scout Cookies is the Samoas. If you have never had them, this delicious cookie features caramel and toasted coconut-covered with a drizzle of chocolate is super …
Viva Italia – Round up of Italian Recipes. My husband and I are very fond of Italian recipes. I love the full bodied flavor and since I garden as well, I keep Italian style herbs growing on my patio year round. My favorites are rosemary, thyme, oregano and basil. I thought it would be fun …
Lemonade is not just for drinking as these recipes using lemonade will show. The first Sunday in May is celebrated as National Lemonade Day. Summer is almost here and nothing quite says summer time like a big glass of lemonade. Lemonade adds a nice touch to many other types of recipes too. Celebrate your summer …
Oranges are the star attraction in these delicious recipes. From delicious smoothies to decadent desserts, these recipes that feature oranges will add a refreshing touch to your dinner table. Oranges are so sweet and lend themselves to all sorts of recipes ideas. And they are quite plentiful for the spring and summer months. This popular …
I love no bake dessert recipes. They give you a chance to step away from the oven when the temperatures start to soar, so they are perfect for this time of the year. Who wants to be spending time in a hot kitchen this time of the year? I’ve put together a collection of some …
Do you follow a gluten free diet for health reasons? If so, this collection of Gluten free recipes should be a great help to you. Over the last few years, our awareness of some of the problems with foods which contain gluten has risen sharply. Many readers, for health reasons, or sometimes to lose weight …
This collection of peanut butter recipes will tempt the most ardent peanut butter lover. Peanut butter recipes – ah yes. If you have been a reader of my blog, you will know that I adore peanut butter. If there is a way to use peanut butter in a recipe, I will try it. Most work …
Peanut Butter sandwich cookies will tempt your sweet tooth! I am a peanut butteraholic. I love it in desserts, main courses, ice cream, drinks and anything else my mind can dream up. I’m a bit like Claire from Lost in that regard. This recipe for peanut butter sandwich cookies is not for the faint of …
If you like the taste of toffee apples in the fall, you will love this delicious bar recipe. These butterscotch apple cream bars are just scrumptious. They are sort of a cross between a toffee apple and a snickers candy bar. Bye bye diet! I used butterscotch bits for my filling and topping which gives …
This sweet treat recipe for Brazilian chocolate truffles, or Brigadeiros, is one of those and it looks so yummy. they are perfect for the end of any fancy meal, or anytime else, because, well just because – look at them! My friend Regina used to blog at a website called Molly Mel. She featured many …
Some of my favorite desserts are bar recipes. This recipe is extra special. It takes a bit of time to make but the delightful taste of the fresh lemons is so much better than making them with a box mix that it is worth the time and effort. These Glazed Lemon Bars have a fluffy …
This recipe is one that is not destined to be included in any healthy cooking cookbook, but it might win you a “best mom” award for tastiest breakfast recipe! These chocolate chip pancakes are loaded with chocolate chips and white chocolate chips and then coated in a chocolate sauce as well as a peanut butter …
Do you like Reese’s peanut butter cups? If so, I have a treat in store for you. This recipe for Reese’s Peanut Buttercream frosting is one of the most decadent frosting I have ever had. It’s all I can do not to dive head first into the bowl with a spoon and a lack of …
If you are looking for a light fruit dessert that won’t break the calorie bank, this apple pear crisp will be a delight. Printable Recipe – Apple and Pear Crisp Fruit crumbles are some of my favorite summer time desserts. See this fresh fig and blueberry crumble for another tasty option. The recipe is easy …
These delicious peanut butter chocolate chip shortbread cookies combine the best of three worlds – chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies and shortbread – into one delicious treat. I’ve long been a fan of the texture of shortbread cookies. They are crisp and light with a delicate flavor. Adding chocolate chips and peanut butter into …
This recipe for Hello Dolly Bars fits that bill nicely and has an amazing flavor and texture. Bar recipes are my favorite type of baked goods recipes. They are normally quite fast and easy to make and most have of them require ingredients that are already in your pantry. Keep reading to find out how …
Are you looking for a comfort food sensation? This recipe for homemade butterscotch pudding is creamy and delicious and quite easy to make. If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll be delighted to learn that September 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day. Even though you don’t need an excuse to enjoy this treat, it’s still …
Chocolate chip peanut butter cookies and a tall glass of milk are my new favorite snack. What better way is there to have a taste treat break in the middle of the afternoon? It is no wonder that the chocolate chip cookie is one of America’s favorite. Adding chocolate chips to anything makes them more …
Making your own homemade pistachio pudding gives you a recipe that is so much more tasty than those you can make with a box. It is crunchy and creamy and the perfect comfort food. This pudding recipe is made with fresh pistachios, sugar and eggs. I love the taste of homemade puddings. They are normally …