This recipe came by way of some “leftovers” in the fridge – a sheet of puff pastry and a couple small amounts of random pudding. Oh, and the desire for a good dessert! The result was incredible! And the textures and flavors just kept on coming! Couldn’t stop eating it. I used banana and pistachio … Continue reading
This is a little different from your regular cheesecake brownies because this recipe uses leftover cheesecake. My sister Trish was kind enough to bring over not one – but two – homemade cheesecakes to my house on thanksgiving. What do you do with all that cheesecake? Well, turns out that you can eat it, hand … Continue reading
This recipe is a revisit of Trish’s Orange Cake Recipe, but with minor edits to make them into cupcakes (or muffins if you prefer). They really don’t need to be frosted. Orange cake is something you never knew you loved. I promise. Whether you make the original bundt version or these cupcakes, you’ll be happy … Continue reading
Although everyone is back to school and the campfires have mostly been extinguished, my daughter keeps asking me for s’mores. So I made some easy ones in the oven. They were pretty easy to make. Easy clean up too! For each s’more you’ll need the usual: 2 graham crackers squares 2-3 chocolate rectangles 1-2 marshmallows … Continue reading
Here in Northern California, it’s fig season! And our secret picking spot is LOAD-ED with figs (my favorite!). Oh the joy! These sweet, gorgeous fruits only show up once a year for about 10 minutes in August and then disappear until next year, so you have to get them when you can! But what do … Continue reading
I know, I know….it’s not like the Grand Theft Auto cheat code for a jet pack but who doesn’t like a fresh, hot cookie?!? Here is a simple solution to always have cookies ready on-the-fly for family, friends or guests. Sure, you could buy the stuff in the pre-made log at the store but homemade … Continue reading
Homemade brownies are an easy thing. You can change the kind of chocolate that you use in this recipe to make classic fudge brownies, or to make rich dark chocolate brownies. The dark chocolate version is pretty popular in my family! Ingredients: 4 ounces unsalted butter 5 ounces chocolate 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup … Continue reading
I think the title says it all, but I’m happy to belabor it by saying “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?” Seriously?!? A waffle, filled with everything delicious that I love, topped with my favorite ice cream? It’s not even my birthday! In any case, I hope you enjoy this super-fast, delicious, “I-just-had-to-have-hot-dessert-topped –with-ice cream” dessert “waffle”. … Continue reading
I admit it. I love Nestle Drumstick ice cream cones. But ice cream novelties are expensive and don’t last very long. Here is a delicious “cheater” that is fun for kids to make, at around 1/3 of the cost. Not to mention, there are plenty of leftover ingredients for other applications. What’s even better is … Continue reading
Mmmmm – a dessert waffle. Peaches are in season in Northern California and I had some really beautiful Cassie peaches from Mana’s Ranch in Esparto. Here is a hot, easy croisaffle suitable for either breakfast or, if you have some vanilla ice cream, a great dessert! Peach Croisaffle One mini croissant Several thin slices of … Continue reading
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