To make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, spread 2 tablespoons of peanut butter on one slice of sandwich bread and 2 tablespoons of jelly or jam on the other, then press them together. For the toasted version I make most often, butter the outside […]
A pumpkin blondie is a chewy brown sugar bar, like a blondie, with real pumpkin purée and warm spice mixed in. These are made in one bowl with melted butter, light brown sugar, ½ cup pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, then baked in an […]
This banana cream pie is a from scratch custard pie with the bananas blended right into the filling instead of sliced under it. Two ripe bananas are pureed and stirred into a vanilla custard of whole milk, 5 egg yolks, and cornstarch, then spread into […]
This mocha mousse is a no-bake chocolate coffee dessert made with dark chocolate, espresso and whipped cream, with no eggs and no gelatin. It takes about 15 minutes to make and 2 hours to set in the fridge, and fills 4 to 6 small glasses. […]
This pumpkin cream cheese is a sweet, lightly spiced spread made by beating 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup pumpkin purée, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and ½ teaspoon vanilla. It takes 5 minutes to mix, about 30 […]
This pumpkin trifle layers cubes of gingerbread or spice cake with a pumpkin mousse and whipped topping in a glass bowl. The mousse is one 15 ounce can of pumpkin purée beaten with 8 ounces of cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, […]
This pecan pie is made with pure maple syrup and brown sugar instead of corn syrup, baked in an all butter crust in a 9 inch pie pan. It bakes at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes and cuts into 8 slices, with a deep […]
These Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies sit quietly on the table and somehow outshine the showiest dessert in the room. The dough doesn’t puff or crack or try to impress you with theatrics. It holds its shape. It delivers texture, richness, and balance with every bite. […]
This caramel apple pie is an all butter double crust filled with 6 to 7 cups of sliced Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, spices, and homemade caramel sauce, finished with a lattice top. It bakes at 400°F for 20 minutes, then at 375°F for 35 […]
This pumpkin coffee is a mug of hot brewed coffee mixed with milk that has been warmed with real pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and a teaspoon or two of brown sugar or maple syrup. One mug takes 1 cup of coffee, 1/2 cup […]
Food blogger sharing stunning yet EASY dessert recipes and ideas: cookies with crisp edges, cakes that slice clean, and chocolate desserts that feel like a win. Homemade baking recipes include classic chocolate chip cookies, birthday cakes, brownies, cupcakes, and holiday treats. Find popular no-bake desserts, healthy options, and quick 3 ingredient recipes like dump cakes.