Category Archives: Desserts

Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is one of my favorites. I’ve made it only a handful of times, if even that. I love the nutty caramel filling goodness. It’s so decadent and something that I only ever have on occasion. I don’t recall having … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving has come and gone as has this pie. While it’s not so much a favorite of mine, I do enjoy the annual slice come this holiday. The girls; however, love pumpkin pie and look forward to it every year so … Continue reading

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Spiced Pear Crumble Bars

Just as nice as it is to try something different for dinner, I sometimes like to try something new for dessert too. It’s not as though I’ve ever heard anyone talk of being in a dessert rut (as if!), but I think overall, … Continue reading

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Lemon Velvet Cake

I’m a licensed master’s level social worker and a few years ago, I worked at a skilled nursing facility. I knew within a few days in of starting the position, I would not work there for very long because I was not utilizing … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Bars

This recipe comes from my Auntie Karen who says she’s been making these pumpkin bars for 40 years, and to hear her tell it, she’s been making them since she was two because she is not a day over 42. … Continue reading

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Peach Dumplings

A friend of mine posted on Facebook that she had made these. They sounded so good that I asked for the recipe and she granted my request. I had 3 large peaches just begging to be used, so I halved … Continue reading

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Tiramisu Bread

What’s that? Tiramisu in bread form? Oh, yes! Count me in. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 8oz. mascarpone cheese 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract … Continue reading

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Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

While grocery shopping the other day, Chris picked up a box of yellow cake mix, and requested I make it. I told him I would bake him one from scratch and to put the box back. Ingredients: (For the cake) 1 cup … Continue reading

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No Bake Chocolate & Nutter Butter Ice Box Cake

I won major brownie points with the husband on this one and I knew I would the moment I saw the recipe. This is right up his alley of preferred cool, creamy desserts. It’s the perfect trifecta: very good, very easy, and … Continue reading

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Amaretto Pound Cake

I have a flash drive and one of the folders in it contains endless recipes that I think sound good, that someone in my family would like, that I want to try, and so on and so forth. Some of … Continue reading

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