Category Archives: Desserts

Skillet Peach Cobbler

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Shari

We invited friends to our cabin last weekend, and I wanted to make something special for dessert while they were there. I love using mini cast iron skillets (I found mine at Cost Plus World Market) for all kinds of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabin Recipes, Cast Iron Skillet Recipes, Company, Desserts, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Cabin Recipes, camping, cast iron skillet recipes, Peach Cobbler, Peach Crumble, Peach Desserts, Peach Recipes, Skillet Peach Cobbler | 23 Comments

The Magic of Cream Puffs

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Shari

In our family, we have had some lofty goals as far as what we wanted to be when we grew up. My sister wanted to be an Avon lady, and my daughter wanted to be a pink kitty. When I … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Desserts, Family Favorites, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged chocolate ganache, company desserts, cream puffs, dessert for company, dessert recipes, special desserts, sweetened whipped cream, Valentine's Day Desserts | 20 Comments

Strawberry Peach Popsicles and Summer in Arizona

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Shari

Well, the heat is finally here, and has decided it is going to stay. It was 118 degrees this weekend! But before you start to wonder how we can possibly take those temperatures, let me tell you there are many … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Ice Cream Recipes, Low Fat, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Desserts, Fresh Fruit Popsicles, Frozen Desserts, Healthy Snacks, Peach Popsicles, Popsicle Recipes, Popsicles, Strawberry Peach Popsicles, Strawberry Popsicles | 26 Comments

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes With Brown Sugar Buttercream

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Shari

Have you ever heard of the book “The 5 Love Languages”? It is such a good book. Just to sum it up in a nutshell, it basically says there are 5 ways that people feel loved. We each have one … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Cupcakes, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Father's Day Recipes, Party Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes | Tagged Brown Sugar Frosting, Chocolate Bourbon Cupcakes, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes, Father's Day Recipes, Pecan Pie Cupcakes, Thanksgiving Cupcakes | 24 Comments

Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookies

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Shari

I have been making a lot of cookies lately. There have been several times recently where it was necessary to eat dinner in the car on our way to an event so I packed a picnic of foods that were … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Company, Cookies, Desserts, Father's Day Recipes, Recipes | Tagged Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chunk Cookies, cookie recipes, Cookies, Desserts, how to make cookies that aren't flat, soft chocolate chip cookies | 19 Comments

Perfect Memorial Weekend Dishes to Bring to a Bar-B-Q

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Shari

Are you invited to a bar-b-q or pot-luck for Memorial Day weekend? It seems like quite often when asked to attend one of these type of events, I am asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Since I love … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Bars, Cabin Recipes, Desserts, Memorial Day Recipes, Party Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Memorial Day Desserts, Memorial Day Recipes, Memorial Day Salads, Memorial Day Side Dishes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans | 14 Comments

Mother’s Day White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Shari

Recently my brother-in-law and his wife visited us from Hawaii. They graciously gifted us with 2 bags of macadamia nuts fresh from the islands. They are so delicious, I cannot stop eating them. But with 2 bags, I immediately thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Cookies, Desserts, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes | Tagged Cookies, cookies that don't go flat, Desserts, macadamia nuts, Mother's Day Recipes, Soft Cookies, White Chocolate, white chocolate macadamia nut cookies | 24 Comments

Sprinkle Cookies That Can Be Customized for Any Celebration

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Shari

I made these cookies for Easter, and really enjoyed them for many reasons. For one thing, they tasted great. The dough is similar to chocolate chip cookie dough without the chocolate chips. The cookies are buttery and moist and just … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, Cookies, Desserts, Easter, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged 4th of July cookies, Cookies, graduation cookies, Memorial Day cookies, Sprinkle Cookies | 20 Comments

Chocolate Lover’s Cupcakes for the Birthday Girl

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Shari

A friend of mine from out-of-town has a birthday coming up soon, and she will actually be staying at my house on that day. It is pretty rare that we get to be together on her birthday so I wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cupcakes, Desserts, Party Recipes, Recipes, Wedding Reception Recipes | Tagged Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate Frosting, Chocolate Lover's Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Ganache, Moist Chocolate Cupcakes, Vanilla Bean Frosting, Wedding Cupcakes | 41 Comments

Chocolate Pretzel Hearts – A Quick and Easy Treat for Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Shari

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this week I decided to experiment with chocolate, pretzels, and sprinkles to create a quick, inexpensive gift for family and friends. Chocolate and Valentine’s Day just go together, but add in pretzels and … Continue reading →