Category Archives: dessert

Family Favorite Apple Fritter

Before the comments about this not being an apple fritter, let me just say that in my family, it is! My mom is an amazing pie baker, and this is her recipe for an apple fritter, which she’s been making … Continue reading

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The Sweetest Alfajores

Last year, my high schooler had to make traditional foods of Chile for his Spanish class. He shared that with me the night before his group’s presentation. Yay. Anyway, he did a little Google research and found some amazing (and … Continue reading

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Tuxedo Fondue for NYE at Home

First off, I hope you had a fabulous, relaxing, and safe Christmas! I haven’t posted in a couple of weeks…I was OBE (overcome by events) as Christmas approached. So despite my intentions to post a cheery Christmas message, that didn’t … Continue reading

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Esme’s Easy Apple Tartlets

I have a confession…I’m not a huge fan of apple pie. I know…gasp! How totally unAmerican of me. I love plenty of other pies, though, so I more than make up for it. Unfortunately for my family, as often as … Continue reading

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Mabel’s Butterscotch Pie with a Gingersnap Crust

As Thanksgiving approaches each year (or really, any holiday that involves food, and that’s all the best ones!), my thoughts turn to my childhood and the impacts of family and friends. In this year of too-many-challenges-to-list, I think we’re all … Continue reading

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Could Not Be Simpler Ice Cream Sandwiches

Last week, on the last day of school, I planned to have hot dogs and root beer floats for dinner. Then I realized, at 5:30, that we didn’t have hot dogs.  But we did have some turkey Italian sausages, so … Continue reading

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TBT: Strawberry Tiramisu

This is one of my favorite summer desserts, and when I realized I had signed up to bring snacks to my Bible study group this week, I decided it was time to kick off summer! What makes this so perfect … Continue reading

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Glazed Lemon Shortbread Cookies

I have a longtime love affair with lemon. And shortbread. And icing. So what could be better than combining the three?  Very little, that’s what. Hence, these delectable cookies I whipped up the other day. I used powdered lemon juice … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes and Gift Boxes

Another favorite from the past…delicious Carrot Cake Cupcakes and adorable boxes to hold them. We made these as teacher gifts for Easter last year, using some gift boxes from World Market and adding an insert to hold the cupcakes securely. … Continue reading

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A Bit of Spring Sunshine: Pineapple Upside Down Cake

One of my favorite desserts as a kid was Pineapple Upside Down Cake.  My mom made a great one, and so did our babysitter.  She watched us at our house, before we started  school, and I remember my mom asking … Continue reading

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