Who am I do totally impose all on your Thanksgiving menu planning with a cake recipe less than a week before the big holiday?? I know, what kind of event planner and entertainer am I, but dessert is often the last thing to think about or often times is left up for guests to potluck…
A Rustic Peach & Blueberry Cake
It’s Friday, Labor Day Weekend has officially kicked off and I’ve got the easiest peach and blueberry cake! And yes, I mean very easy because if we’re having a laidback effortless late summer party, then dessert needs to be just as simple and even more delicious. If you’ve had your fill of peach pie, or…
S’mores Cookie Sandwiches : 3 Delicious Ways
If you’ve stopped by and noticed a few changes, that’s because things have been looking a bit different on the site. I’m finally going through the redesign I’ve been constantly mentioning I’d get to. I can’t wait to reveal a brand new site and blog that will reflect the goal and look I’ve envisioned for…
Cherry & Wine Granola Crisp
What is there to say about this cherry crisp, but that it’s downright delicious! Oh, did I happen to mention the black cherries are roasted with red wine before even going into the oven, and the crunchy amazing top made from granola?! I want to say it was my favorite part about this summer dessert,…
Kentucky Bourbon Brown Butter Cake
I couldn’t let the week go by without posting a Kentucky Derby inspired recipe. I’ll be honest I’ve had this Brown Butter Bourbon cake on my list of recipes to make since the fall, never having the time nor remembering to make it. As I was planning this year’s Mother’s Day brunch I spotted it…
Guinness Chocolate Cake with Bailey’s Cream Cheese Frosting & Chocolate Ganache
This St. Patrick’s Day the only dessert you’ll need to celebrate is this cake. Why is that? Well it’s got all your quintessential Irish ingredients, or should I say booze. This isn’t just any fluffy chocolate cake, it’s baked with Guinness stout beer and decked in a sweet cream cheese frosting spiked with Bailey’s Irish Cream. Have I…
Valentine Sugar Cookie Hearts & 3 Ways to Decorate with Sugar Crystals
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m sending you lots of love today, and I do that best with sweets. They say the way to anyone’s heart on Valentine’s, well any day, is really through their stomach. I love to celebrate this day in a sweet and simple kind of way. No over the top frills, or spending…
Molten Lava Cakes
I have the only chocolate dessert, make that THE only dessert, you’ll need and want this Valentine’s day. First off, I don’t quite get those you don’t enjoy chocolate but I still support you, for everyone else, molten lava cakes are probably the epitome of chocolate heaven. So rich, that often a bite is more than…
No Churn Rocky Road Ice Cream
Looking for a really unique Thanksgiving dessert, that isn’t pie, apple or cinnamon, then this no churn ice cream cake is perfect for you. And lets make it stand out amongst these classic desserts, by using really good dark chocolate and toasted marshmallows. I know what you’re thinking, summer, but can you really pass up decadent chocolate ice cream with fluffy marshmallows…
Healthy Halloween :: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Peanut butter has become one of my great loves. No seriously, I have PB every single day, and when I don’t, my day just doesn’t seem complete. As a post workout snack slathered on bananas or apples, or carrots, which seems to be something only I enjoy. Whether it’s peanut butter cookies, or ice cream,…
