If you’re tired of all the pumpkin spice that’s been going around, and you’ve had it with cinnamon and nutmeg, then I’ve got the solution: Pineapple Coconut Tiramisu. This dessert will bring a little sunshine to any holiday gathering this winter. It’s versatile enough to be served all year long but special enough to be […]
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Rich Holiday Desserts Under 300 Calories
One of the hardest things about the holidays for me is all of the food. Sometimes it feels impossible to be able to see all my family and friends and have self control at the same time. It’s really easy to rationalize just one more slice of pie or cookie. When I feel like I’ve reached […]
Homemade Holiday Ice Cream Flavors (You Can’t Resist)
I know that when it’s cold and snowy outside, your last craving is for ice cream. Unless you happen to be one of my junior high students, then it’s the more sugar the merrier. One of my favorite things to do with ice cream during the winter is to pair it with a steaming cup […]
Santa Approved Gluten Free Christmas Desserts (That Actually Taste Good)
The holidays at my house are filled with three things: Christmas music, Christmas desserts, and time with family. The music literally starts in October some years and carries through February. I used to fight it, but life is just more fun when you’ve got some good holiday tunes playing in the background. So now I’m […]
Delicious Dairy Free Christmas Cookies (No Freakin’ Weird Ingredients)
In our neck of the woods, Christmas Cookie Exchanges are a pretty central part of the holiday season. We do them with our friends, coworkers, neighbors, church groups, and family. Why you might ask? Well, that’s the subject of a different post altogether. The short of it is that I hate making all the cookies […]
Top 10 Hot Chocolate Bar Toppings
The first snow has fallen, which means the time is right for the Hot Chocolate Bar to make its appearance at all parties, get-togethers, and weddings. If you haven’t ever put together a Hot Chocolate Bar before, then don’t despair! These can be as easy and simple or elegant and detailed as you want. Here […]
How To Frost A Cake Like A Pro
So you’ve binge-watched more cake decorating videos than you care to admit, and now you’re ready to try your hand at frosting a cake like a pro? I’ve been there! I have to admit that sometimes the best way to unwind is to watch a few (dozen) cake decorating videos. Somehow they always end up […]
Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie
If pie just isn’t your thing, chances are you don’t look forward to Thanksgiving. My family doesn’t mind a little pumpkin pie, but if they’re honest, they’re totally not pie people. If you’re in the same boat, don’t despair! Lucky for you there are plenty of Thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pie. And I’ve gathered them […]
Easily Create The Cutest Cookies With Embossed Rolling Pins
So you’re looking at your calendar for the next two months. And it hits you. You realize that somehow you’re already short on time and the holiday season hasn’t even started yet. Sound familiar? Or you’re looking at your list of to-dos and realizing that you just don’t have time to do the traditional “sugar […]
The Best EVER Baked Apple Recipes
Gone are the summer fruits like peaches, berries, and cherries but don’t despair! Just because the bright summer flavors have gone on hiatus for a few months doesn’t mean you’re relegated to months of bland flavors. Quite the opposite in fact because fall is prime apple picking season. One of the best things about apples […]