Desserts

Chocolate chip cookie cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Rich, chewy, gooey and oh so good! Make this chocolate chip cookie cake for any occasion. Birthdays, holidays, parties and more! For many people, chocolate chip cookies are the #1 choice when it comes to baked goods. Who doesn’t love, rich, chewy, gooey chocolate chip cookies? History of the Chocolate […]

Pie Crust

Old Fashioned Pie Crust

This old fashioned pie crust is quick and easy for any baker to make. The all shortening pie crust gives you a crisp and flaky crust every time! Here’s a flash from the past. Remember walking into the house, vegetable shortening front and center on the kitchen table, flour everywhere […]

Fresh strawberry pie

Fresh Strawberry Pie

This fresh strawberry pie is loaded with juicy, sweet strawberries and topped off with a swirl of whipped cream. This simple and easy pie made from scratch will impress your guests! Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits to eat, and bake with. Summer screams strawberries! This fresh strawberry pie […]

Strawberry shortcake plated

Easy Strawberry Shortcake

This easy strawberry shortcake combines warm biscuits, juicy strawberries, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream making this a favorite summer dessert! Did you know that (today) June 14th is National Strawberry Shortcake day? Each year it’s celebrated on this day during the peak of strawberry season. This day also recognizes […]

Double chocolate chip cookies with milk

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

These double chocolate chip cookies are so rich, chocolaty, chewy, gooey and delicious! Mix up a quick batch and enjoy an afternoon indulgence! To me, there is really nothing better than fresh out of the oven, homemade treats. In fact, that’s when I indulge most. Cookies are my favorite treat […]

Cannoli cupcakes

Cannoli Cupcakes

Elegant, simple, delicious! These beautiful cannoli cupcakes add the finishing touch to any celebration. These bite-sized cakes are sweet and decadent! It’s the perfect ratio of cake and cannoli topping that makes these cannoli cupcakes irresistible! Growing up Italian, homemade cannoli was something of a staple, especially during holidays. I […]

Chocolate cupcake

Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Silky, smooth, rich and creamy, this easy chocolate buttercream frosting is the perfect ending to any treat. Add this frosting to any brownie, cupcake, cake or cookie for even more decadence. Only three ingredients and you can whip up a batch in no time. Like this frosting? Make a batch […]

Iced oatmeal cookie

Iced Oatmeal Cookies

I am an extremely fussy baker! So when I try out a new recipe they better taste great on the first try or I check it off the list right away. The perfect cookie needs to be rich in flavor, chewy, and have the perfect cook on it or it’s […]