Want to learn the secrets of making French macarons? I’ll show you some great tips to get you started and be successful! If you think that French macarons are hard to make, think again! They take a bit of technique and trial and error, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be amazed! They are light, with a bit of tasty crunch, and their texture makes them practically… Continue Reading

  Rich, chocolatey, and easy to make, these peanut butter banana brownies are sure to be a hit with your family! We love our brownies here. Moist, fudgy, chewy brownies. Whether it’s for a desssert, a snack on the run, or for sharing with friends, not much can beat homemade brownies, right? Except that banana bread is a pretty close second for us. The Frenchman loves his banana bread, and… Continue Reading

Need an easy dessert that you can take to parties or gatherings? Try this crustless, no bake cheesecake! It’s ready with just 15 minutes hands on time! I love easy desserts. For our fellowship gathering, I have been making this crustless cheesecake. It’s gluten free, so that nearly everyone can enjoy it. Since we have people with celiac disease in our fellowship, I like to make sure they can enjoy… Continue Reading

Easy to make, and so delicious to share, these no bake cookies are ready to go in less than 20 minutes! Great for parties, gatherings, or as a hostess gift!      When you need a quick and easy dessert that will wow your friends and family, these no bake cookies are perfect! There’s no heating an oven, so they are great for hot summer days. So simple to do,… Continue Reading

When you want a soft cookie, that is still sturdy enough for dunking, these soft and chewy sugar cookies are just what you need!  A cookie must be soft and chewy around this house. But, soft and chewy cookies must also be able to be dunked in a cold glass of milk. That’s why my boys love these sugar cookies!  They are so easy to make, and will stand up… Continue Reading

Soft, chewy, and with loads of sweet, these gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies will have you saying “yes” more often to treats! When I was a kid, I remember getting oatmeal for breakfast nearly every day. It was filling, hearty, and nourishing. With a tight budget, and a family of 6 to feed, oatmeal was also cheap.  These easy gluten free oatmeal cookies bring back so many childhood memories for… Continue Reading

Moist and fudgy, these brownie bites are a perfect treat! White chocolate throughout gives it a kick up another notch, too! The Frenchman is a choco-holic. Anyone who knows him in the least can attest to that fact. Hubby says he “doesn’t like chocolate” but that has often proved to be a lie.  Especially when brownies are in the picture. Soft, moist, fudgy brownies. It just doesn’t get better than… Continue Reading

Enjoy the wonderful sweetness of apples combined with coconut anytime with this gluten free, paleo coconut apple crisp!  Apple crisp is the way to my hubby’s heart. It was one of the first desserts I learned how to make from scratch when we first got married. Those were the days of so much trial and error in the kitchen! My mother in law was a “real foodie” before it was… Continue Reading

Sweet, with just a bit of tangy flavor, these lemon lime cupcakes are tender, tasty and festive!  In our home, birthdays are very festive. The birthday boy or girl gets to choose all the meals for the day, all the entertainment, as well as the cake flavor. I have made all types of flavors in the past, from lemon cake with strawberry frosting, to Oreo ice cream cake with blue… Continue Reading

All the bright flavors of Spring coming to you in a crispy, chewy cookie! These strawberry lemonade macarons make the perfect treat for Mother’s Day!  Sunshine, bright colors, and all things pretty. That is the hallmark of Spring. When the earth awakens from it’s winter slumber, and brings forth the new life, with all shades of every color imaginable.  Spring is probably my favorite time of year, for the reason… Continue Reading