I love stuffing myself full of sweets as much as the next person, but dessert wasn’t always meant to be such a big meal! Originally, a delicious dessert was supposed to be small and light — just a palate-cleansing bow on top at the end of a larger, filling meal. So why not return back […]
What are your strategies for beating the heat? I’m a fan of creamy ice cream or a good cookout. This year, I kicked off the summer by walking around Chicago. It was about 86 degrees, and there were many signs about the Emergency Heat Warning that was in place. My Floridian self just laughed! I’m […]
For the Fourth of July, entrees can be pretty obvious. Most people grill, so you’ve got hot dogs, hamburger, or barbecued pulled pork (if someone’s feeling adventurous). But the most fun part of any Fourth of July menu is a good patriotic dessert. Food bloggers are very creative in incorporating the American flag and/or red, white, […]
As much as I love old-fashioned dessert recipes, I love newer takes on traditional favorites even more. These new twists on classic recipes are almost always just as delicious as the original versions, but are typically easier to make! It’s a win-win situation for those times when I want a recipe that’s just like grandma’s, […]
When I host family and friends over the summer, I like to keep things as low-key as possible. After all, on a hot summer’s day, who wants to stand near a stove or oven? One thing I have found that helps immensely is keeping a few no-bake cake recipes at my disposal. Yes, you read […]
When it comes to quick and easy desserts, you really can’t do better than a light, refreshing dessert lasagna. This spring, we’re dreaming of sweet recipes like this Vanilla Dessert Lasagna, straight from our test kitchen. Vanilla lovers, your time has come! This easy dessert recipe layers vanilla pudding, whipped cream, cream cheese and delectable […]
Memorial Day weekend might be synonymous with grilling hot dogs and hamburgers while eating copious amounts of chips and dip. But what about dessert? While grilled meats and vegetables might get all the press over Memorial Day weekend, it’s about time to shine the spotlight on easy and quick desserts that everyone will love. From […]
When I was growing up, every St. Patrick’s Day, my mom would really get into the spirit of the holiday by making our dinner entirely green. She’d make some kind of green smoothie, make homemade green bread, and she once even make green scrambled eggs (Green Eggs and Ham style). Plus, it helped that I […]
Everyone loves dessert! But how can we incorporate some healthier ingredients into the sweet ending to our meal? We have the answer with our many slow cooker recipes that happily take advantage of fruit as the main ingredients. You can serve your family or friends some healthy calories when you serve up an easy fruit […]
This isn’t a trick! It’s possible to have healthy desserts (well, healthier desserts). Fall is the beginning of comfort food season, which means yummy sweets are in order! I personally love me some pumpkin desserts, because you only get them once a year. Pumpkin is the quintessential fall flavor and every store and restaurant have […]
