This recipe is mind blowing - all the flavors of an apple pie plus the flavor of cheesecake AND cobbler!! If you're shy about using butter this recipe is not for you. Fortunately we love butter and buy it in bulk!! Everyone who tries these bars goes on and on! You may not want them laying around the house to snack on all day, but they are perfect to take to potlucks and parties. Oh and a word ... Continue Reading...
Strawberry Shortcake
It's February and that means yummy strawberry valentine desserts!!!! Our sweet friend gave us permission to share this recipe with all of you!! We are pretty sure it will replace all other Strawberry Shortcake recipes you have - it shows up at every church event and has people running back for more!! We love this cake because it is made from ingredients that are always in the pantry and ... Continue Reading...
Pink Peppermint Brownies
We are in full Christmas baking mode! Normally we make our mint brownies with green frosting but these were for a pink baby shower! We actually love them pink! This might be our new normal for mint brownies! What makes these the best thing you've ever eaten? First of all this recipe is way old and has been a family favorite since we were little kids!! Second they are so dense and minty - ... Continue Reading...
Almond Cream Cheese Frosting
Next time you go to make sugar cookies - try using this frosting to mix things up! Your friends will beg you for the recipe! We made these cute little circle cookies by using our Just Like Mom's Sugar Cookie Recipe and using a small biscuit cutter. We piped the frosting with a large frosting tip and added glitter sprinkles. Almond Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients 1 package cream ... Continue Reading...
Raspberry Sauce
Who doesn't love Raspberry Sauce on well, EVERYTHING!! This deliciously beautiful sauce is the perfect compliment to cheesecake, angel food cake, scones, chocolate cake, or even as a filling!!! Pour it on ice cream, pancakes or waffles..... you really can't go wrong with this sauce!! Raspberry Sauce Ingredients 12 ounce bag frozen unsweetened raspberries, divided (about 2-2 1/2 cups) 3/4 ... Continue Reading...
Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls
We love popcorn balls! One bite into these and we are 5 years old again!! Our mom would make them for all the holidays. For Halloween she would make orange and Christmas red and green. I remember taking them to school and giving one to each of the kids in my class! Times have sure changed but this recipe is still the same. Even if you didn't grow up loving this sweet treat you can start a ... Continue Reading...
Congo Bars
This recipe dates back to my teenage years! It seemed every Sunday, our Sunday School teacher would bring these to class. They quickly became our favorite!! These Congo Bars (not even sure why they are called that) are much faster to bake up than chocolate chip cookies, so I usually make these if I am asked to bring "cookies or dessert". We hope you love them!! Ingredients: 3/4 cup ... Continue Reading...
Strawberry Cupcakes
Every birthday my oldest daughter always requests Strawberry Cupcakes! They seem to be everyone's favorite! These have the most amazing strawberry flavor - there is strawberry puree in the cupcakes as well as the frosting! Adapted from Martha Stewart's Strawberry Cupcake recipe Ingredients 1/3 cup strawberry puree 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking ... Continue Reading...
The Only Caramel Sauce Recipe You Need
Caramel Sauce just makes life better! We've tried lots of recipes from melting white sugar down to a syrup, getting out the candy thermometer, only to find a science experiment left in the bottom of the sauce pan. This recipe is super easy and you can't mess it up! Pour it on your favorite ice cream, apple pie, cake, or pancakes! Caramel Sauce 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 2/3 ... Continue Reading...
Perfect Apple Pie
Apple pie is one of those classic desserts that make you feel all fallish and cozy and happy! In fact, my daughter who has an October birthday, often requests it instead of a cake! This is our family's tried and true apple recipe - the one we make over and over and over! Perfect Apple Pie This recipe is for an oversized pie dish Grandma Mary's Pie Crust 2 1/2 cup flour 1 cup ... Continue Reading...
Apple Crisp
September means apple picking! After picking 90 pounds of apples we launched into making our favorite apple recipes! This one tops the list. Pretty much anything you can serve warm with ice cream is delicious! We used a variety of apples to add to the texture and flavor of the Apple Crisp. Its a family favorite! Apple Crisp Apple Filling: 8 medium apples, your favorite variety, ... Continue Reading...