with Maple Vanilla Coconut Yogurt I have a “thing,” about making sure that people with food sensitivities are included in celebrations. Whether it’s a birthday party where allergies need to be considered, a meal for a friend in need, or serving up treats to the school staff for appreciation events, […]
Recipes
Ingredients and directions for foods that are worth the effort.
Autumn Harvest Toffee
My Autumn Harvest Toffee has been making the rounds in my fall baking for a few years. It’s one of the most requested pieces of candy by my spouse and a few of my closest friends. One friend says this toffee is “everything.” Plenty of warm spices and crunchy seeds […]
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Creme Pies
Your favorite childhood cookie sandwich with a pumpkin spice and caramel upgrade.
Personal Blueberry Cheesecakes
+ VEGAN option! This recipe is an oldie that I’ve revamped a bit. My mom made a version of this no-bake blueberry cheesecake when I was growing up. As it’s served cold, it was always refreshing and was an, “easy to put together” summer dessert. Traditionally prepared in an 8×8 […]
Strawberry Shortcake
A buttery, flaky, fruity, creamy, and utterly divine strawberry shortcake recipe.
Vegan Strawberry Guava Macarons
“That was heavenly” – Sarah, neighbor and resident macaron tester. “Grhmmmmp, Ohummmmm, Yuuuuuuuuuum.” – Daughter and macaron critic. More and more, I find myself in situations where I wish I had a quality vegan dessert recipe up my sleeve. Whether it’s staff appreciation, book club, or a neighborhood gathering, I’m […]
Black (Cocoa) Frosting
Pitch black frosting without a drop of artificial color!
Spiced Nutella King Cake
A chocolatey twist on a traditional Mardi Gras king cake.
Hot Buttered Rum Bombs
An adult version of a hot chocolate bomb. Full of rum, warm spices, and dark chocolate.
Party Crackers
Flavorful, no bake, oyster crackers perfect for any occasion involving snacks. New Year’s Eve is approaching, and my family will skip a big meal in favor of a smorgasbord of our favorite homemade snacks and appetizers. There will be little pigs in blankets, Mexican cheese dip with chips, steamed Chinese […]