This time of year, cherries are fresh, sweet, and delicious (and on sale!). Pick up a couple of bags the next time you are at the grocery store – one for snacking and one for baking. Vicki combined two cherry pie recipes to come up with this sweet and tart, and oh so yummy, recipe. […]
In Australia, where this recipe has its origin, items go by different names than we use here in the States. For example, this recipe is called “slices,” but we would call it “bars.” Some other terms that are interesting – shrimp are called prawns, arugula is called rocket, cilantro is called coriander, diapers are called […]
This is a wonderful summer dessert and a great way to get fruit into those picky eaters! Make it well ahead of when you want to serve as it needs to cool and set for about an hour.
How about a great ice-cream dessert to serve on the patio. You can make this dessert way ahead of any simple celebration and left overs will stay just as good as day one for weeks to come.
The recipe for this non-pictured coconut cake comes courtesy of Vicki’s friend Paula from Australia who is Italian, married to a man named John, who is Greek, and this is his family’s recipe.
Although Kellogg’s originated this recipe, many of us have had it in our recipe boxes for a very long time. Scotcharoos come together quickly and everybody loves them. Try making them with Cocoa Krispies for even more chocolatey goodness!
We are sure your family and friends will love this simple dessert – give it a try!
This cake comes together quickly and tastes delicious!
Need a light, homemade dessert? Whip together this delicious, fluffy angel food cake – it is truly heavenly! You only need six ingredients, which are probably right in your pantry.
Instead of the traditional Mexican desserts, i.e., flan or churros, try this Frozen Key Lime Pie recipe to end your Fiesta on a sweet note. This is an original recipe from one of our favorite chefs, Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. One of the great things about this pie is you can make it days […]
Vicki’s husband, Skip, likes this eggnog cookie the best during the holidays. Why? Well, the rum of course!
For all of you non-bakers, this is the Christmas cookie for you! If you are short on time, and who isn’t this time of year, you can get these cookies together in no time. Better yet, have your kids make them for you (maybe with a little supervision).
Bringing homemade cookies to a holiday party as a hostess gift, to a neighbor, or co-worker is a thoughtful and inexpensive way to wish them a happy holiday.
This pie can be made a month in advance and frozen. The trick is not to bake it. Stop the recipe before the chocolate drizzle and orange sauce and freeze, wrapped in plastic wrap and two plastic grocery bags. This pie comes with its own pastry recipe. To save time, you can use a pre-made […]
One of the secrets to this pie recipe is to use a lot of apples and pile them as high as they will go. This can be made a month or so in advance by freezing the pie before it is baked. Keep the unbaked pie in the freezer until the day before you want […]
Great flavors make this easy, elegant dessert the perfect treat for your simple celebration. You may want to consider doubling the recipe because you will undoubtedly hear “MORE PLEASE!”
Can a chocolate dessert be healthy? Absolutely – dark chocolate is full of antioxidants, walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, and the dried fruits are high in fiber and minerals. So let’s indulge …
The term “pudding” is used in Australia and the United Kingdom for very moist cake. This dessert is simple to make. The cake or pudding portion can be made earlier in the week and frozen if you want to get a jump start on your simple celebration.
Finish off your simple, yet elegant dinner with this decadent dessert recipe. IMPORTANT: Be sure to make this dessert the day before your dinner!
This Italian “cream” dessert is only 170 calories per serving. It is also easy to make and can be done the night before.
This cupcake recipe is very versatile. You can use food coloring to color the icing for any simple celebration – birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, or holiday gathering. The cupcakes pictured were made for a baby shower.
We found this brownie recipe while looking through Bon Appetit magazine. This recipe was created by Alice Medrich and we have changed it only by using dark cocoa powder.