Desserts

Desserts need no introduction as beautiful confectionaries speak for themselves. Finish off a hearty meal with a sweet treat or enjoy a rewarding snack as you please!

Cakes, Desserts

Lemon Blueberry Cake

Each year in late July or early August, a Blueberry Festival is held here in the UP. That’s when I buy a few quarts of fresh, Michigan blueberries. I head home, bake a pie and a Lemon Blueberry Cake. This lemony fresh cake is moist, laced with blueberries and topped with a lemon frosting that […]

Cakes, Desserts

Cemetery Cake (Chocolate)

A few days ago, someone posted this recipe on a social media site, noting it came from the Milwaukee Public Library Recipe File. Being the curious person I am, I felt the need to try out the recipe and I’m glad I did! It’s so easy to put together, using simple ingredients you most likely […]

Breads, Desserts

Eggnog Bread

Looking for a delicious treat to bring to an office party during the holidays that won’t break your pocketbook? This eggnog bread is moist and darn right delicious. Make several loaves to give for gifts this Christmas! Thanks to the Costco Connection magazine for this yummy recipe!

Desserts, Pies

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie

I recently was invited to a good neighbors house to join them for dinner. I brought dessert…one of which was a pecan pie. My neighbor mentioned that his favorite pie was pecan with chocolate chips and bourbon, so the quest to find a recipe with those ingredients was on. Low and behold I came across […]

Breads, Desserts

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Who doesn’t love banana bread? Boost it up a notch with a scoop of chocolate chips and if you like, a handful of pecans. Moist and flavorful….now we’re talking yummy! Thanks to Marcy Goldman from the Costco Connection magazine for posting this sweet treat recipe

Desserts, Pies

Banana Cream Pie

Nothing is more refreshing on a warm summers day than a nice cold slice of banana cream pie. The crust, made of vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter, is lined with ripe (but firm) bananas, drenched in a creamy, custard like filling and topped with freshly whipped, slightly sweetened whipped cream topping. This delightful dessert […]

Desserts, Pies

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Back in the mid 1980’s, I had baked a rhubarb pie for my soon to be father-in-law. While he enjoyed the pie, he mentioned that his favorite was strawberry rhubarb. I had never made one of those, so I checked out many of the recipes in my cookbooks, tried a few, did some tweaking and […]

Cheesecake, Desserts

Turtle Cheesecake

Wow your guests with this “scrumpdillyicious” cheesecake. The crust is made with vanilla wafer crumbs and butter, which alone is delish. Now add a layer of caramel, a generous sprinkle of chopped pecans, amazing chocolate cheesecake batter and it’s ready to bake. If you want it to be extra fancy, decorate it with dollops of […]