This peaches and cream dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or as a special treat on a warm evening. The creamy filling and fresh peaches atop pound cake make it a delightful dessert that will impress your guests! For a lighter dessert put the peaches in a glass bowl and top with the cream.
It’s been a while since we’ve shared a new recipe, so we’re excited to bring you a delicious and easy recipe for a homemade flourless chocolate torta. This rich and flavorful dessert is perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones. It is easy to freeze and can be […]
WOW your guests at your next simple celebration with this refreshing dessert that has an elegant look with NO work!
Here is a delicious dessert for your next simple celebration. Most of the steps can be prepared in advance. Dark chocolate and cherries – yes please!
Elegant, simple, delicious, and quick – put this yummy dessert together in no time at all, pop it in the freezer for a few hours, and impress your family and friends at your next simple celebration!
Vicki’s granddaughter, Claire, enjoys helping in the kitchen. She was over for the night and it was decided that she got to help plan the menu which started with dessert (of course). Claire immediately shouted out, “banana splits!!” That was a bit of a shock because Vicki hadn’t made one since she helped her dad […]
This is the perfect recipe for the young chefs in your family! These ice-cream sandwiches need to freeze for an hour, so make sure the kiddos know they will have to wait a bit before digging in.
Impress your family and friends with this yummy dessert. The BEST part – it takes under 5 minutes to assemble. This is also a great recipe to make with your kids!
Let’s get the kids in the kitchen to join in our simple celebrations. We have a new category on our home page called, “Simple for Kids”. We will tag some old recipes that are kid-friendly and will post new ones from time to time. This recipe is an easy start to cooking together with […]
Vicki’s sister, Kristal, told us about this cake recipe from WWII which doesn’t use eggs or butter. It seemed like a good time to give it a try since these days our groceries are running low.
This is an old-time favorite dessert recipe that was handed down from Vicki’s mother. There is no baking needed, but does need to freeze for several hours prior to serving. Store leftovers in the freezer and dessert will be just a minute away!
This easy, easy, easy, make-ahead dessert will finish off your simple celebration on a sweet note!
Panna Cotta is a pudding type dessert that is light, refreshing, and oh so satisfying We topped ours with raspberries, but strawberries work just as well. An added bonus, this delicious dessert can be made two days in advance of your simple celebration!
Sweeten up your dinner with these tasty mini cheesecakes. Put them together early in the day of your simple celebration or the day before.
A warm dessert that is elegant and delicious. If making in advance, prepare the recipe in the morning without cooking. Take out of refrigerator 15 minutes or so before putting in the oven. Bake as directed.
Need a quick dessert that isn’t too sweet or too filling after a fabulous meal? This crumble is just the thing!
This pie’s chocolate crust truly elevates the flavor of pumpkin pie. Canned pumpkin is usually available all year, so make this pie for your simple celebration any time you choose! See make ahead directions below.
Easy, low fat, sweet, and tasty – all of those words put together don’t do this simple dessert justice! Give it a try and let us know what you think …
This make-ahead ice cream dessert is a fabulous dish that feeds a crowd!
Crumbles can be made with many different fruits. Give this one a try and let us know what you think! a
Three fabulous flavors in one delicious cookie. Bake a couple batches today – one to eat now and one to freeze for later!
An interesting piece of advice Vicki learned while touring the California winery, Ceja, “Always serve a dessert wine that is sweeter than your dessert or the wine will taste flat.” Enjoy picking out your wine for this dessert – Cheers!!
These parfaits can be made with any fruit you like. The flavor is fabulous – vanilla yogurt mixed with honey gives the perfect amount of sweetness. A healthy and satisfying dessert!
This pie has a crunchy chocolate base, creamy center and awesome topping. You can make it days in advance, keep refrigerated, and serve when ready.
Looking for a dessert that is satisfying without the calories? This double berry recipe could not be easier or tastier! The crunch of the toasted pecans with the sweetness of the berries added to creamy mascarpone cheese is oh so yummy!
We absolutely love the cookie crust in this recipe – you could eat it all by itself! This is one of those recipes that can be changed according to the flavors you like best. Substitute the blueberry spread for raspberry or strawberry. On vacations or even in your home town, keep your eyes out for […]
The Simple Celebration prides itself on simple recipes, which this is, it just has many ingredients. If you are an apple cake fan, give this a try … it’s worth the effort!
This recipe is reminiscent of the classic chocolate and coconut flavors of Mounds and Almond Joy bars. It can be made with or without almonds because as the saying goes, “Sometimes you feel like a nut … Sometimes you don’t.” Which bar was your favorite? Mounds bars were introduced in 1920 by Peter Paul in New Haven, […]
The wonderfully warm flavors of apples, raisins, and walnuts in this recipe will definitely have you thinking about Fall. This cake is extremely moist – serve it along with some vanilla beach ice cream and you have the perfect dessert! Leftovers? No problem. Freeze leftovers and when you want to serve them, just remove from […]