Old fashioned apple dumplings from scratch. Made with pie crust and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar! 👏There are few desserts that I absolutely cannot live without, and my mom's apple dumplings recipe is one such thing. You just cannot beat the homemade flaky pie crust sweetened with cinnamon and sugar contrasted with the tartness of the apples. It is just heaven. Heaven. And while my mom always makes me a pumpkin pie for my birthday each year, this recipe is a very, very close ... READ MORE
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury™. The opinions and text are all mine. Delicious pumpkin cookies seem to be one of those things I should be making year around. I love pumpkin, so why save it for one season each year? Am I right? I created an easy pumpkin cookie recipe and topped it with cream cheese icing to give it that over the top sweetness that goes perfectly with a tall glass of cold milk.These pumpkin cookies can be decorated fancy or with ... READ MORE
The Best Banana Cake Recipe
The Best Banana Cake Recipe This is the best banana cake recipe with no eggs or dairy, but you can adapt it with regular milk if you'd like. I changed the type of flour, substituted coconut oil and decreased the sugar. Feel free to add in oats, flax seed or chopped toasted pecans if you're up for it! As long as you keep true to the marriage of chocolate and banana, this cake is sure to be a lovable addition for your recipe box.Chocolate and banana complement each other well, don't you ... READ MORE
Easy Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
There is something about a fresh strawberry from the garden. You just can't get the same taste in the grocery store. This time of year in Ohio, the strawberries are beginning to ripen! And you know what that means? Strawberry shortcake! This easy homemade strawberry shortcake recipe has been in my family for years and years. I remember making it when I was a little girl.My dad has grown strawberries in his garden for the last seven years. When he found out we were pregnant with our ... READ MORE
Homemade Cherry Kuchen Recipe
I'm excited to share with you one of my dad's favorites that he grew up with. Homemade cherry kuchen is flaky, delicious and tastes like pie without the skills of making a pie crust. I made this after finding the recipe deep in my recipe box from my aunt. It was a surprise for my dad on our family dinner night - and he said it tasted just like he remembered. That's the best compliment ever!Are you ready to make some kuchen?To make this cherry kuchen you will need:Kuchen ... READ MORE
Frozen Fruit Salad
There are few recipes that take me back to my childhood, but when I do stumble onto one I want to make it over and over again. Despite the fact that it's winter, this frozen fruit salad is absolutely a treat to be had. I've never been one to shy away from ice cream when it's 25° F out, so why not fruit salad - frozen.This recipe is incredibly easy to make. And because it's frozen, you can make it days ahead. It hits the mark on all my favorites. Made with strawberries, pineapple and ... READ MORE
Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars
When it comes to Valentine's Day I like simple. A special breakfast or a unique dessert is the perfect plan in my book. So when I thought about what I wanted to make for my boys this year, cookie bars came to mind. And not just any cookie bar, these are Valentine's Day Cookie bars that not only have chocolate chips, but white chocolate and peanut butter M&Ms. Oh, my. So good.These cookies are moist and delicious and they hold well so you can make them ahead. In fact I made these ... READ MORE
Easy Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bars
Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bars I just strolled through the seasonal grocery aisle yesterday with delight. Candy corn was everywhere! Even though there are lots of versions out there, I'll always love the original yellow, orange and white triangle that dates back to the 1800's when it was sold behind the candy counter as "chicken feed." You see, candy corn was created to give the appearance of corn kernels, but now it has become our trademark candy of autumn; beloved by both American and ... READ MORE
Award Winning Easy Apple Cake Recipe
Apples. What's not to like? They're delicious and easy to eat. You can bake with them, or throw them in your purse for an afternoon snack. That's why when I found this award winning easy apple cake recipe in my mom's recipe book, I knew I had to try it. It's fall, y'all. What better time of year to enjoy the bounty of apples available. That being said, you can pretty much buy apples year around, but it's nice to make a few fall recipes this time of year to enjoy the delicious fruit.We ... READ MORE
Chocolate Cherry Oat Bars
Yep, these chocolate cherry oat bars taste as amazing as they look... soft bars filled with tart cherries and wholesome oats. Covered in a dark chocolate glaze. My friends, I'm happy to bring this recipe to you from my own brain! I created it a couple of years ago after my blender recipe for peanut butter brownies were not a favorite among my peanut allergy friends. So, I adapted the recipe with dried cherries and water for the peanut butter, a dark chocolate ganache on top and a more ... READ MORE
