Category: Desserts

Raspberry Crepe Cake

I’ve talked about Melissa’s Produce and the wonderful produce they send me. It’s all sorts of fresh vegetables and fruits and it’s always delicious. But Melissa’s doesn’t just deal in fruits and veggies. They also have herbs, beans, kits and even nuts. I’ve been using their produce for years but it wasn’t until recently that… Continue reading Raspberry Crepe Cake

Strawberry Banana Bread

I know strawberry season might be over (or at least the peak season is) but as long as there are strawberries at the farmer’s market, I consider it to be strawberry season. And I’m not alone. Three weeks ago we had our monthly Food Bloggers of Los Angeles meeting and the topic was strawberries and… Continue reading Strawberry Banana Bread

Strawberry Pina Colada Popsicles

Many, many years ago I had a summer job at a Mexican restaurant in Northern California. I was the hostess, so I didn’t learn many recipes working up front. I did however, get to taste several creations, including a delicious cocktail they called a Lava Flow. (Don’t worry, my version was sans alcohol since I… Continue reading Strawberry Pina Colada Popsicles

Triple Coconut Lemon Pound Cake

In this day and age with so many food allergies about, it’s hard to make something that everyone can enjoy. In my own family we have 2 pretty big ones. Hubs is allergic to any and all nuts (which is why you’ll rarely see a recipe with nuts on this blog), and I’m allergic to… Continue reading Triple Coconut Lemon Pound Cake

Strawberry Lemonade Bars

Every year in February something amazing happens. Little girls in brown and green (sorry it’s blue now) start showing up at my door and in front of supermarkets all over the country selling some of my favorite cookies in existence. That’s right, I’m talking about Girl Scout Cookies. Every February I stock up on Thin… Continue reading Strawberry Lemonade Bars

Chocolate Pillows

Valentine’s Day is Sunday and if you’re anything like me, you want to make something chocolate to serve your sweetie for dessert on this most romantic of evenings. But if you’re also like me, you don’t really want to spend too much time making it. After all there are much more important things to get… Continue reading Chocolate Pillows

Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce

When I think of holiday desserts I think of apple and pumpkin pies, sugar cookies covered in french icing and bread pudding. They’re all rich, luscious desserts that are perfect for this cool, winter weather. I just hear the word pie or bread pudding and all I want to do is cuddle up in front… Continue reading Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce

Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Marshmallows

A few years ago I made marshmallows. Yes, made them. From scratch! I’d heard about other foodies I know making those soft, sweet, white pillows, so I wanted to give it a try. They were surprisingly easy and soooooo much better than the ones you buy at the supermarket. They were soft and sweet and pure… Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Marshmallows

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

If you follow this blog, you know that I’m a huge cookie fan. But more than that, I’m a chocolate fan. Combining the two make me the happiest pinup in the world. I’ve been making chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies since I could hold a spatula but I’ve never combined the two. Sure, I’ve tasted… Continue reading Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Apple and Dried Cranberry Clafoutis

It’s that time of year when apples and cranberries are being turned into all sorts of sides and desserts. Sometimes they’re combined, sometimes they’re separate, but they’re always good. One of the most common ways you’ll find these two fruits together, especially during this time of year, is in pies. Pies are the typical choice… Continue reading Apple and Dried Cranberry Clafoutis