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An outside-the-box way to enjoy summer corn… the kernels are like little bits of “candy,” yet are simply caramelized nuggets of a vegetable in this luscious ice cream! Who knew corn could be dessert too?
Sweet Corn Ice Cream With browned butter and salted popcorn ...keep reading »
Growing up, I can never remember a time my Grandma didn’t have a dish of this in her refrigerator. She loved cruller doughnuts and hated waste, breaking up the stale ones into her Jell-O salad. This dish would shine at a summer picnic — don’t forget the Cool Whip!
Grandma’s Cranberry Congealed Salad With Krispy Kreme crullers ...keep reading »
Each January, we look forward to the appearance of our annual treats … Girl Scout cookies! We all have our favorites, but their biggest seller remains the thin mint. Set aside a few to make this crispy, fudgy treat. During off season, substitute thin mint “grasshopper” cookies from your grocery store.
Crispy Girl Scout Cookie Butter Mint Fudge ...keep reading »
Remember when Chi-Chi’s introduced us to fried ice cream long ago. Simply scrumptious. Enjoy my version with a twist… no frying fried ice cream! The crispy cereal is crunchy like fried without all that… and a banana pudding version on a puddle of dulce de leche… just because!
No Fry “Fried” Banana Pudding Ice Cream ...keep reading »
Little bags of clementines appear in stores come fall and winter — an early sign that the holiday season is upon us. Some remember having them tucked into our stockings with nuts and other fruits back in simpler times. If you like something not quite as sweet as most, you’ll enjoy this shortbread. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Clementine Shortbread Cornbread ...keep reading »
Now you know you want some of this Chunky Monkey MoonPie® Ice Cream Cake, eh? Well them make one. Fun Food! That’s what MoonPies are. I am lucky to be
Chunky Monkey MoonPie® Ice Cream Cake ...keep reading »
Time to enjoy some Honey Snow Cream! Check out my Snow Custard Cream and Snow Cocktails too… (like SnowMosas, Kahlua Kreme, White Russian Snow and more). And did somebody say
Honey Snow Cream! ...keep reading »
Such a southern thing, the hummingbird cake. Although its history is shrouded in mystery and conflicting tales of its origins, its key ingredients have remained the same over the
Hummingbird Ice Cream Parfaits with toasted pecans and buttercream whip ...keep reading »
Look no further for a fun, finger food dessert to put smiles on faces! Keep cake pieces on hand in a freezer bag to fry in a flash for when you need “just a bite of something sweet.”
Crispy Churro Cake Bites with chocolate hazelnut dip ...keep reading »
Take a nostalgic trip back with this vintage Woolworth’s Cafe Cheesecake. Staying true to the original recipe… only a couple of tweaks! Like the gingersnap crust… and dollop of egg nog whipped cream!
Woolworth’s Café Cheesecake With Gingersnap Crust ...keep reading »
It seems fittin’ to use up that last bit of holiday eggnog in a good old southern chess pie. ‘Nog and bananas go together like mac and cheese, so partake of pie while toasting toes in front of a cozy fire as you settle into the New Year.
Egg Nog Chess Pie with bananas and cream… ...keep reading »
Enjoy this moist German Apple Cake… for breakfast, lunch, supper or bedtime snack! Great over warm applesauce and a dollop of whipped cream on top, dusted with apple pie spice! Or, just as is.
German Apple Cake ...keep reading »
