Category Archives: Desserts

Carrot Cake Swirl Bars

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Angie

I wanted to try something different for Easter this year. I like recipes that you can make as is or double without anything being adversely affected. I made the original version in an 8×8 pan. This dessert is subtlety sweet; … Continue reading →

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Brownie & Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Angie

In our immediate family, all 4 of our birthdays happen within 22 days. It starts with mine, 5 days later it’s our eldest’s, 13 days later my husband, & lastly, 4 days after his, our youngest’s. I’ve often said I … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Angie

Birthday season is upon us in our family. This one was a request, and despite some snafus along the way (what was supposed to be 4 layers of cake ended up with 3 as one slid off on its way … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Brownies

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Angie

It’s not uncommon my husband will stumble upon a recipe on social media & requests I make it. They were super easy to make & the family raved about them. Ingredients: for the brownies: 1 box Strawberry cake mix 2 … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Angie

In our family, Spring is birthday season. For years, Bri’s cake request had been marble cake with whippy topping from the bakery so when she asked for a homemade cake, I was excited to get my baking on. A quick … Continue reading →

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Fried Apples

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Angie

A few weeks ago, I visited a patient in his home & his wife had just made breakfast: eggs, ham steak, & fried apples. I haven’t had fried apples in years & understood I would soon be making some. When … Continue reading →

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Dessert Pizza

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Angie

Easy, delicious, & just in time for Memorial Day which always symbolizes the beginning of summer. This is the perfect dessert to complement any barbecue. It’s light & cool. Ingredients: 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough 4 oz cream cheese … Continue reading →

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Carrabba’s Copycat Sogna Di Cioccolata “Chocolate Dream”

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Angie

The number 1 searched recipe on this site on any given day, regardless of season, is single handedly Carrabba’s copycat Mama Mandola’s chicken soup. Hands down. I’m predicting this recipe may very well give the soup a run for it’s … Continue reading →

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Apple Cream Pie

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Angie

For years now, every Sunday I look forward to checking out http://www.postsecret.com to view secrets people mailed in. I don’t recall how I first learned about it, but without fail, there are always secrets that are relatable, intriguing, interesting, & … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Sandwiches

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Angie

I was excited when I first came upon this recipe & knew in an instant I would try my hand at it. Ice cream sandwiches are synonymous with summer. I loved them as a kid & I love them as … Continue reading →

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