Desserts
Thanksgiving Pie Trifle
THIS is how to remake your leftover pies, into to a fancy pie trifle. Or serve it on Thanksgiving for a new exciting way to eat dessert. Easy, delicious and a new treat. Our family loves to have a little slice of each pie, so this is a great alternative. A little of everything please!…
Read MoreWhite Chocolate Pecan Cookies
Another fabulous recipe courtesy of my time in Montana. I can’t think of a better way to warm up the house. Can you? White Chocolate Pecan Cookies 1 cup sugar 1 4 oz. pkg. white chocolate instant pudding powder 1 cup butter, soft 1 tsp. vanilla paste 2 large eggs 1 tsp. baking powder 1…
Read MoreApple Cider Bundt Cake
Some of my best recipes are made while I’m in Montana…… and this one takes the cake. HAHAHA! Apple Cider Bundt Cake Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine these dry ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1 tsp.…
Read MorePumpkin Scones (gluten free & dairy free)
Spending 11 days in Bear Lake as a chef for 3 retreats was amazing. What a blessed and magical time this has been for me. This recipe was created for our guests & EVERYONE who ate them loved them too which is even more special. So I am sharing this perfect pumpkin scone recipe with…
Read MoreGluten Free Sweet Potato Cake w/ Creamy Frosting
One thing I have missed, is a really good piece of cake. I am eating so clean now, I wanted to have a fun splurge, but not feel guilty. Sugar messes with my body. And all that jazz….. And this is the cake I made in a dream. And it was just as good when…
Read MoreGF Roasted Strawberry Crisp
I love roasting fruit, and guess what’s coming into season?!?!?! STRAWBERRIES! Yum. This not so sweet but super rich recipe is amazing, even had my hardest critic singing praises. So there you have it. Happy Baking! GF Roasted Strawberry Crisp 2 lbs. fresh strawberries 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup packed…
Read MoreChocolate Chip Cookies (low sugar & gluten FREE)
Gluten free? Low sugar? Chocolate chips? I’ve got a cookie for you. I wanted a little treat, and altered my favorite tried and true recipe to make this delicious gem of a cookie. I’m sharing it with you today. Health(ier) Chocolate Chip Cookies 1/2 c coconut oil 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar…
Read MoreDark Chocolate Cream Pie
We really love PIE. So over the next few weeks, I thought I’d share some more of our favorites. Next up- this delicious one. Why not start with the chocolate? Chocolate makes everything better. Dark Chocolate Cream Pie 4 oz. cook n serve chocolate pudding powder 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup dark…
Read MoreLemon Blueberry No Bake Cheesecakes
CHEESECAKE. If I could have any treat, I would eat cheesecake. Anytime, anywhere, any kind. Here’s a fun new spring recipe, with blueberry and lemon as the theme. These are no bake cheesecakes, and they are so cute, and so good. Lemon Blueberry No Bake Cheesecake Filling: 16 oz. soft cream cheese 1/2 cup brown…
Read MoreMaple Bacon Scones
Benson may have eaten 3 of these scones. They are THAT good. Maple Bacon Scones 4 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. divided maple flavoring 1 1/2 cups milk 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 egg 1 cube butter,…
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