Summer Recipes
Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Smore Cookies
Using recipes I already have that are solid bases for new ones is a great trick of any food blogger. I used my Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookie from 101 Gourmet Cookies as the base for this cookie. I changed out the vanilla instant pudding for Hershey’s dark chocolate instant pudding. Added some Meringue Frosting and…
Read More101 Gourmet No Bake Desserts- Lemon Parfait
Have you gotten your copy of 101 Gourmet No Bake Desserts yet? Why are you waiting? Here’s a link to Amazon. Really. I’m not going to beg, but you really should get a copy today. And to wet your taste buds, here’s a recipe that I love. Simply cause I love LEMON anything. But really,…
Read MoreWhite Chocolate Strawberry Cream Puff
What do you do with leftover strawberries? If you are me, you make a white chocolate strawberry cream puff. This dessert was a favorite of my kids. They keep asking me to make it again. I probably will. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and the cream puffs are perfect to make up…
Read MoreMeyer Lemon Cream Puff
My mind is on Easter and spring. And lemon themed desserts are great for these two important occasions. Meyer Lemon Cream Puff 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter Pinch of salt 1 cup sifted flour 4 eggs 1 pint heavy cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 pkg. instant lemon pudding (powder only) 2 tbsp. Meyer…
Read MoreRoasted Strawberry Cream Mousse
I found this unrefined coconut sugar and knew exactly what I wanted to make. There have been some gorgeous strawberries at the grocery store and I could already see how great this would be together. So I totally went to work as soon as I got home and was able to make this delicious strawberry…
Read MoreTerriyaki Lime Grilled Chicken
With the summer heat upon us…. it’s nice to have some yummy grilled chicken- leave the heat outside. It serves a crowd, and goes with everything. Hint: Squeeze fresh lime juice on the cooked chicken just before serving for the best flavor. Terriyaki Lime Grilled Chicken 4 lbs boneless chicken thighs 1/2 cup soy sauce…
Read MoreHappy National Ice Cream Month!
Have you purchased your copy of the ice cream book yet? It’s National Ice Cream Month. Time to celebrate! Amazon Barnes & Noble Cedar Fort Target Happy ice cream making! P.S. My favorite is the Roasted Strawberry. But the Ann’s Lemon Supreme is really good too. Trying to pick my favorite ice cream is like…
Read MoreKey Lime Tart
We love anything key lime. It’s a refreshing treat, and not too sweet. Perfect dessert to complete your summertime BBQ. Key Lime Tart 3 eggs yolks 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup key lime juice 2 cups crushed graham crackers 2 tbsp. sugar 4 tbsp. melted butter, or butter substitute Preheat the oven to…
Read MoreHanger Steak Salad
I can always tell if a salad will be a keeper at my house if it has 2 particular things in it. Meat and substance. It also has a “Greek” flavor to it. My husband loves to eat healthy, but sometimes when you make a salad it can be lacking in substance. So this recipe…
Read MoreLabor Day Ice Cream Social
Hello all you ice cream lovers! Have you seen this great new book yet? I know I’ve talked about my new book plenty of times before, but in honor of this ice cream social we are having for Labor Day, I thought I’d share a great recipe from the book with you. It’s my sons’…
Read More