Why should we save dessert for just when we go out to eat? Dessert is a great make-ahead addition to any meal. Fruit crisps, pies, cakes, anything sweet! These dessert recipes are sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone at your table.
You will not be disappointed by my Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake. It it now a classic at my Thanksgiving lunch but I make it all year long for any occasions. This recipe became a staple at my Thanksgiving table completely by accident. It is a classic Paula Deen recipe and I made it one day …
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This is going to be your favorite English toffee recipe. It is very easy to make, tastes delicious and you can make a big batch at once! I found this English Toffee recipe in The Idea Room. I love English toffee, which is also sometimes called the almond buttercrunch. Make sure you have a thermometer for this …
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This Key Lime Pie features a graham cracker crust filled with key lime curd and topped with freshly whipped cream. It’s a fresh, flavorful and untraditional homemade pie recipe made without condensed milk. If you know me well, you know I love to entertain and have guests over. When I start my cooking for a …
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This fun Candy Corn Halloween Parfait took about 15 minutes to make. It was a huge hit with my under-6 crowd and also the over-30 crowd. One of the perks of being a food blogger is that I get invited to use fun products and be as creative as I want with them. I had …
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I found this icebox cake recipe and thought to myself, ‘Self, you have everything you need to make this right this minute.’ So guess what? I made it. Happy Memorial Day weekend! I don’t know about you, but I am pretty excited about summer. I feel like this was the school year that would not …
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Creamy and light white chocolate mousse that is a perfect make-ahead dessert. Serve with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar. This simple dessert is elegant, rich, and needs to be made ahead of time, so perfect for entertaining. I used white chocolate here, but you could use any chocolate you like. White chocolate can be tricky …
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These Rocky Road Bars were the surprise hit of the summer. They are so simple to make, and people go crazy for them. I made these bars for a lunch that I was hosting, as an afterthought, and had no idea that they would be the most popular thing on the table. But really? Can …
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These bright and citrusy Lemon Bars are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. I have posted this recipe on my photography blog before but thought that I would share it here because it is a favorite of mine. I love anything lemon. Sweet, savory, lemon does it for me. These lemon bars are one of …
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