There is nothing more refreshing than eating Homemade Strawberry Shortcake on a hot summer day. And no, I am not talking about pouring sweetened strawberries over top of those round yellow sponge cakes that you find in the produce section of the grocery store. Of course, those store-bought shortcakes work in a pinch. However, if …
Desserts
Every time that I walk into our local bakery, I take a deep breath in through my nose so that I can enjoy the aroma of homemade cinnamon rolls that just came out of the oven. I swear I think I gain five pounds just looking at those delicious spiral mounds of cinnamon rolls that …
Every time that I go to a conference or event that begins in the morning, I always look forward to the cream cheese danish that is sure to be on breakfast buffet table. You know the ones that I am talking about. The light and flaky pastry that is topped in the center with a …
Last Easter I made an Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake that was so delicious that everyone begged me to make them one. I thought they meant that I should make one for the following Easter family gathering. But I was wrong! I had several nieces, nephews, and even my cousin’s husband, ask if I would make …
I had never heard of Pralines until I was helping my son with an American history project. He was doing a project on New Orleans and had to bring in food sample that was local to the area. This dish would be shared with the class. I was excited when he gave me the news. …
One of the most popular sweet treats this time of year is Chocolate Covered Strawberries. You can find them at every candy store, grocery store and even at the local florist shop. There is even a company that specializes in delivering cold, chocolate covered strawberries to your loved ones. Why are they so popular? Chocolate …
If you love cheesecake, you are going to love this mini no-bake cheesecakes recipe. I have to admit, cheesecake is one of my very favorite desserts. I love to pierce my fork through the soft and creamy cheesecake and cut into a crunchy layer of graham cracker crust. Once I take a bite, the flavors …
When it comes to dessert, there isn’t a better one than Instant Pot Lava Cakes. Well, of course, if that is if you like chocolate. I had my first molten lava cake at a restaurant many years ago. I swore I died and went to heaven. And the funny part is, I am not a …
Making a homemade cherry pie is easier than you think! When most people think about making a homemade cherry pie they immediately head to the canned dessert aisle at the local grocery store and pick up 2 cans of cherry pie filling. And although a pie made with canned pie filling is easy and delicious, …
Okay, this is too good to be true: Instant Pot Caramel and made with just 1 ingredient!! Seriously, I am not kidding! Nothing more than the Instant Pot and a can of sweetened condensed milk. You can’t really consider water an ingredient in this recipe – can you? When I was growing up, I only …