Specializing in Brunch, Desserts and Cocktails
I just can’t get enough of this Cheesecake Swirl Carrot Cake with Maple Glaze! Someone please come take it away! Seriously, ditch the blah, blah, blah pumpkin pies that you make on Thanksgiving and make this perfectly moist and beautiful carrot cake with subtle hints of cheesecake. A Maple Glaze with a hint of cinnamon is the perfect topping to make this one of the best carrot cakes you have ever had! …
This Salted Caramel Pumpkin Poke Cake is super easy to make and soooo delicious! All it takes is a yellow cake mix, salted caramel sundae sauce, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin and spice. The icing is a simple mixture of cool whip and vanilla pudding with ginger snaps. I am so obsessed with poking cakes right now…most of the best cakes that I have had are poke cakes. They bring a little bit more party to the party with added ingredients and moisture! …
These Strawberry Cream Chocolate Crepes were just what I needed after an insanely busy day. The moment the batter hit my 1970’s crepe maker I was ecstatic (well…probably also elated that the thing still worked after years of dormancy). My Mom actually gave me the crepe maker years ago and I haven’t had a chance to use it since having kids. I knew that it was time to break it out and make my husband a very happy man. I have never actually had a chocolate crepe before, but I thought that the combination of chocolate crepes, creamy goodness and strawberries would make this dessert a real showstopper. Oh Man was I right this time! …
Talk about ooey gooey goodness!!! You won’t believe how easy and delicious this Caramel Apple Poke Cake is. Bring on the layers…apple pie filling, white cake mix, caramel sundae topping, butterscotch pudding icing and pecan bits. I am really making myself hungry right now…must break from writing to go have a slice….
Finally…an addictive banana bread that I can eat without feeling guilty about it!!! I made this Healthier Banana Bread with whole wheat flour, nonfat greek yogurt and applesauce. The cinnamon crumb topping makes this bread even more delectable! I know what you are thinking, it can’t be as moist and delicious as oily bread with white flour. YES, it certainly can! The only downside to this bread is that I can’t stop eating it (I guess it really isn’t healthy to eat half a loaf in one day)….
I am in love with these raspberry and orange cheesecake parfaits! They have the desired rich and creamy texture of cheesecake without nearly as much fat due to the addition of yogurt. I enjoy experimenting with different flavors and really like how the orange flavor blends with the raspberries. I was thinking about whether this could be a breakfast item and have concluded…it sure can! Fruit+Yogurt=Partially Healthy breakfast combination (nevermind the matter of delicious cream cheese). …
Oh sweet lemony custard goodness! There is just something so delectable about a medley of sweet and tangy flavors. Don’t be intimidated if you have never made Creme Brulee. It is super easy! The hardest part is separating the eggs and you can always save the leftover egg whites for a nice omelet. I borrowed my Mom’s kitchen torch like 10 years ago while I was completely obsessed with Creme Brulee after taking my first cruise. As you may know, the best part of any cruise is the food. I must have ordered Creme Brulee every other night! So after staring at the box with the torch in it for many years, I decided it was time to break it out and see if it even worked. Well…it did work after my Dad saved the day and filled it with butane. Another great perk is that I finally found another reason to use the roasting pan that takes up a ton of space in my kitchen cabinet and normally only makes a grand appearance for the holidays. I spent quite some time brainstorming ideas for different flavors and for some reason, lemon kept popping in my head. I think lemon is the perfect accompaniment and looks beautiful with fresh red berries. So go ahead and impress your next dinner guests and try this simple recipe!
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