When you daydream about summer what is the first thing that comes to mind? Strawberry shortcake, duh! Lol…My recipe for these delicious shortcakes are Italian inspired and get a surprise crunch from the polenta and the tangy tartness from lemon. What makes this recipe really easy is the Bisquick mix, I don’t use it that…
Desserts
Mini Mexican Hot Chocolate Pies
Have you ever savored a warm cup of Mexican hot chocolate? It’s warm & creamy with some unexpected spices that aren’t in a regular cup of hot chocolate. The hint of spiciness along with cinnamon and nutmeg make for an addicting cure for a cool day, that’s for sure. Now you can have this delicious…
Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Blondies
I’m sure I’m not the only one that opens the kitchen pantry and refrigerator when a sweet tooth is knocking at your door and you are in your pajamas and do not want to drive to the market for baked goods. Last night we were getting ready to watch a scary monster movie, we were…
Corn Key Lime Cooler Cookies
I’m helping with a dinner party tonight at a home on the beach and I wanted to give a treat giveaway to each guest that would incorporate the “beach theme”. I knew that there was one guest that is gluten free so I developed a recipe for these key lime coolers with corn meal in…
Lavender, Lemon & Blueberry Tarts
Lavender and lemon go so well together and since its spring, I developed this cute little tart that would look great on any celebratory table for dessert. I had ordered these 2 inch diameter short bread tart shells on line on with a big seller that we all use and love. You could make homemade…
Vegan Blueberry Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Muffins
Have you had those moments when you open the pantry and you see a particular random item starring at you in the face every time you open the pantry and you think to yourself, I need to make something with that? I had a can of blueberry pie filling in my pantry for a couple…
Chocolate Chip Macaroon Bird’s Nests
Spring is just around the corner and I was in the mood today to blog, I had this idea for this recipe a while ago and knew that I would eventually write it, test it and stage it but was waiting for the right time I guess or when inspiration hit me. Today I was…
Frosted Fudgy Nutella Brownies
Wouldn’t it be nice to bite into a chocolatey, fudgy dessert and it would be calorie free and good for you? Ha, ha…wake up from your dream, we all could only wish. You can have this fudgy Nutella brownie in moderation though and enjoy every luscious bite. There is something so good about hazelnut spread,…
Key Lime Tarts
This recipe could not be easier do to the fact I bought “ready-made” tart shells for this dessert, but you know what, it tasted fabulous and did not lack flavor or integrity of a homemade crust. I could have gone that route but with having to make a lot of little tarts I wanted to…
Lemon Blueberry Tiramisu
This creamy, velvety dessert is much different to the traditional Tiramisu dessert that I was never a fan of. Lemons and blueberries are a perfect match in this delectable dessert recipe and you can impress your party guests and make it fancy by serving it in a glass. If you can’t find fresh blueberries then…
