One of my son’s favorite things about summer is watermelon. The only other fruit which competes for his “favorite” summer fruit is cantaloupe, or as he pronounces it, “Kay-wope!” or even “Kan-ka-wope”. But, back to watermelon… I usually buy a whole watermelon, as they are the best deal. However, that leaves me with…
Category: Dessert
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
I recently made this Peanut Butter Sheet Cake to take to a family reunion over Memorial Day weekend. It was very well received and several people asked for the recipe. It’s a great recipe for when you want to make dessert for a crowd.
Cake Batter Cereal Treats
Looking for a way to mix up your regular cereal treats? There are so many possibilities for cereal treats, such as one of my favorites, peanut butter! I found this recipe for a twist on these traditional treats on Pinterest, and thought it looked like a way to make them even more exciting…
Simple Blackberry Crisp
I should start this post by saying that my husband would like to name this dish, “Mouthwatering Blackberry Crisp”. He says that the smell of it baking in the oven makes your mouth water, and I have to admit that I agree! But, as you know, around here I like to keep things…
Simple Vanilla Bean Pudding
When I find myself with an excess of milk on hand, I like to look for ways to use it before the expiration date approaches. You can freeze it to use later for cooking or baking, but not for drinking or cereal. I’d much rather whip up something delicious! Some of my favorite…
Fudgy Brownie Bites
Why not a recipe for Fudgy Brownies, you say? Because these bites are so chocolaty and so rich, all you need is a bite! The original recipe makes a round torte, which is cut into wedges. But trust me… all you need is a bite!
Caramel & Rum Fondue
We recently attended a Halloween party at our friends’ house. I always like to bring something along for everyone to munch on, but for this particular party, I was having a tough time deciding what to bring. “What should I bring?” I asked my husband. “Caramel!” he responds. I was caught off guard,…
Fruit Squares
Fruit Squares are a versatile dish. They can be breakfast, brunch, a snack, or even dessert! Make them with your favorite fruit pie filling, and I guarantee you’ll fall in love. You will be glad it makes a big pan full, because everyone will be coming back for more.
