Category: Desserts

Whenever I make rice, I always end up making way more than is needed. It usually ends up as leftovers but this time I decided to try something different with it - rice pudding! I haven't made rice pudding in years and when I have, it's usually a baked version. This recipe is made on… Continue reading Leftover Rice Pudding

I love scones...really I do. They are so addicting and these are no exception! I love the buttery, flaky dough and the little bits of pecans and then it's drizzled with a maple glaze. Good thing you can't see me, since I'm enjoying one of these delicious scones right now. I'm sure there's crumbs on… Continue reading Maple Pecan Scones

OMG this are to die for! Seriously, make them this weekend. They are so easy to make and taste amazing! I had to fight my huband off with the rolling pin while I was waiting for them to cool and icing them. I know I will be making these again...in the very, very near future!2… Continue reading Mini Chocolate Chip Scones

These were so simple and perfect to make with my daughter. She had fun rolling them in the graham cracker crumbs! lollipop stickschocolate chipsmarshmellowsgraham cracker crumbsother decorationsStick a marshmellow on each stick. Melt the chocolate chips at 50% power in the microwave until melted. Dip a marshmellow into the chocolate and spin the stick to… Continue reading Dipped Marshmellow Pops

I've been wanting to make my own apple butter for awhile since my husband eats it like crazy. We usually buy it from a local orchard and it gets to be a little expensive. I used up the apples from last weekend's picking trip. I'm not sure of the exact amount it made, but it… Continue reading Homemade Apple Butter

My daughter and I went apple picking this weekend and we picked about 20 pounds of apples. She asked for me to make her applesauce and I suggested cranberry applesauce. She said it sound good, so here it is. 8-10 large apples, peeled and cut into chunks1/2 bag fresh cranberries1 cup water. In a large… Continue reading Cranberry Applesauce

I have about 15 apples left from the 10 pounds we picked over the weekend and a leftover pie crust in the fridge and it was just calling me to make a crostada. I love the apple crostada's from Maggiano's and am looking forward to a work dinner I planned there in October. In the meantime,… Continue reading Apple Crostada

This is my quick and easy version of applesauce. I bought a 1/2 peck of apples at the Farmers Market yesterday. My daughter eats applesauce every day so we go through it quickly. I see many trips to the orchard to pick apples in our future!Peel and cube apples. Place into a microwave steamer bag.… Continue reading Applesauce

Happy New Year! I made this dessert using the gingerbread cake I made earlier in the week. Gingerbread cake3 cups eggnog1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mixcontainer of Cool Whip, thawed1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped2 tablespoons gingersnap cookie crumbsPlace the pudding mix in a large bowl. Pour in the eggnog and whisk for… Continue reading Eggnog Gingerbread Trifle