Take your apple pie up a few notches with this recipe! Apple pie with cheddar cheese crust is sweet, savory and so delicious!  When my entire family gets together for a meal, we make a big deal out of it. Very often, its Thanksgiving big. Turkey or roast, potatoes, dressing, all the trimmings. And lots of dessert.  Traditionally, apple pie used to be served with cheddar cheese on top of… Continue Reading

Perfect holiday dessert, and a great way to use up any leftover cranberry sauce, these cranberry oatmeal bars are elegant and easy to make! Ah, the humble cranberry. After months of growing on their bushes in an area called a “bog”, they will ripen in the fall. This usually occurs beginning in September, but they can ripen as late as November.  Once ripened, cranberries can be hand picked like you… Continue Reading

Rich, chocolatey and a load of interesting flavors, this ginger chocolate peach cake would be great for a super special holiday or party!  *I was given a copy of this book for the purposes of this review. All opinions are 100% mine, because no one tells me what to think or say :)*  I was excited to be asked to review, Sugar Redefined by Alyx K. I love reading cookbooks and… Continue Reading

 Light, crispy little almond meringue cookies, AKA French macaroons are just waiting to be filled with your favorite filling. Try these lavender lemon French macaroons for a new flavor sensation! Living with a Frenchman certainly can keep me on my culinary toes. He is super patient about any type of food I make, and is willing to try just about anything. Except paleo carrot cake, but we won’t go into… Continue Reading

Tangy and sweet lemon bars with a shortbread crust are the perfect way to take your dessert from good to GREAT.  About a year before my daughter got married, she was told “You had better learn to cook”. The reason? Well, once she learned to cook, she would be a much better wife. GAG, right? I mean, I love to cook and I am fairly decent at it. Just as… Continue Reading

This traditional Scottish shortbread recipe comes straight to you from my Grandmother’s recipe box. Light, tender, flaky shortbread that is perfect for dipping in sweet coffee or tea.  My Grandfather was born in Scotland, and came to the States as a young child. My mother remembers his accent, his love of sweet coffee and this traditional Scottish shortbread. While munching on a light shortbread cookie, my grandfather would sip hot… Continue Reading

After a full meal, when you want just a hint of something sweet, these creamy strawberry balsamic ricotta puff pastry desserts are the ticket. Light, and just the right amount of sweet!    When you have a family that loves to eat, food needs to be plentiful. As for my family, we enjoy 2-3 hour long, 5-7 course meals. With cheese plates, bread, soups, salads and more, food is a… Continue Reading

  No flour brownies that are a healthier, gluten free alternative to regular brownies, with the same chocolatey, gooey factor you crave!  Who doesn’t love a good pan of brownies? All that chocolately, drippy goodness that you can sink your teeth into. The argument of the year can easily be “middle or edge piece”, of the pan, right? Think about it, the crispy edges that are still soft and tender…. Continue Reading