Lemon Jell-O Pound CakeI pulled out some old recipes and stared cooking more foods that are not gluten free. I don't get to enjoy them myself, but my family does.
Apple and Brie Hand PiesMake this sweet and savory dessert in under 25 minutes (if you have a ready to bake pie crust ready to use).
Blended Chia Seed PuddingFull of antioxidants, fiber, and protein and so delicious. It is so easy to make and you can add toppings like fruit, nuts and coconut, if desired. Very refreshing in warm weather.
ABC BreadA very moist bread with a syrupy sweet nut topping to die for! ABC stands for apple, banana and chocolate/caramel.
Banana Bread Topped with Chocolate ChipsSimple and quick banana bread recipe. All I had to do was measure out all the ingredients and tossed into my stand mixer!
Sugar Cookies from Leftover Buttercream FrostingButter has become scarce these days. I wish to make cookies, but all I have left is a small piece of butter and some leftover buttercream from my previous cake orders. I don't want to waste the frosting so I decided to make cookies out of it.
Fragrant Spiced MuffinsMade with 100% whole wheat flour, these are healthy and satisfying. You can substitute other dried or fresh fruit for the raisins. You can add nuts and/or seeds. You can even substitute part of the whole wheat flour with other healthy choices such as rye, soy, oats, bran or wheat germ.
Pretzel SaladPretzel salad is a recipe that consists of strawberry jello, a creamy middle and a crust made from crushed pretzels. Although it is called a salad, it's really more of a dessert.
Choco Butternut MunchkinsDunkin' Donuts choco butternut doughnut and munchkin are our favorite. Unfortunately our place doesn't have the store, so I tried making some using chocolate cupcakes.
Kombucha Soda MuffinsI got a box of Kombucha once, and though I like kombucha, I could not drink it fast enough. So I found this recipe which I believe is kind of based on Irish Soda bread, but used the Kombucha. It is remarkable and vegan. The original recipe calls for honey or agave, but I use molasses as it is my go-to sweetener due to its earthy taste and high minerals content (potassium, iron, and magnesium). Also you can use butter or oil.
Hot Water Fried CornbreadOur son made some of the best fried cornbread I had ever eaten. He used boiling water to mix with the cornmeal. The boiling water causes the starch in the corn to crystallize and the cornbread comes out extra crispy. I just had to try making it myself and it turned out scrumptious.
Pancake Mix MuffinsThese are so convenient and you can have variety in every batch because you add your extras to the muffin tins themselves.
Soft Butterscotch Bars with Salted CaramelI have tried making caramel several times, but never did I make it perfect. After few times of trying, I discovered a simple trick. Double boiling is safer than putting it in direct heat and today I was able to make my caramel perfect. With a little salt it tasted really yummy.
Cookies n' Cream Ice Cream BarsIf you love ice cream, try making one with condensed milk, all purpose cream and your favorite flavor. My kid is really an ice cream lover and is always craving it. This cream bar recipe is the solution.
Family Size Chicken Pot PieI am still doing my COVID meals for 4 families in my neighborhood. I am just loving it. I have also received some resource help through church funding which has been a great blessing, and very rewarding! I tried a new recipe of my own to make square foil pan Chicken Pot pies 'Family Size' and they came out great.
Food Processor Pizza DoughThis makes a wonderful dough, and you don't have to knead it. I make several and freeze to save time.
Orange Meringue PieI know there's such a thing as lemon meringue pie, but the other day I had a bunch of oranges so I decided to do an orange meringue pie instead. I did two versions: one a normal version and one vegan. They both were excellent.
Two Tone Marshmallow CheesecakeI had a lot of marshmallows to use up (bought them for 5 cents a bag at Big Lots) and I came across this marshmallow cheesecake recipe. I tweaked it a bit and decided to double the recipe, color and flavor the filling, making it a two-layer cheesecake.
Sour Gummy BrowniesI decided to make sour gummy brownies because my sour gummy cookies were such a hit. This ended up disappearing from the kitchen way faster than the cookies. The texture of the gummy candy turns into some kind of luxurious heaven when baked in the gooey chocolate brownies. The rainbow cuteness on top is also very pleasing to the eye.
Strawberry Ice Cream CakeIce cream cakes can be pretty expensive at the shops. Aside from the cost, it's rare you can get the flavour that you really want. They are usually available in chocolate, cookies and creme, etc. For his birthday, my best friend wanted a strawberry ice cream cake with white cake layers, so I had to make one myself!
Butterscotch Popcorn CookiesWe've been having more at-home movie nights than ever lately, so that means more popcorn. That also means sometimes having popcorn leftovers. I decided to make some yummy all-in-one movie night cookies using that popcorn. They are sweet and buttery with a touch of salt to finish. The textures are just out of this world.
Easiest Ever Mug CakeYou can make a quick and easy mug cake using cake mix and water or milk. Each serving can come out to about 10 cents, while commercial mug cake packages can come up to about $1 or more. This also comes in handy in my house because we usually only use half a box of cake mix at a time for smallish desserts.
Juicy Pear CakeThis delicious cake is laced with the flavours and textures of perfectly ripe pears. You make the batter a bit on the thick side so the juices from the pears will run through to give it a perfect consistency when it's done baking. It smells heavenly, too. I hope you try this cake!
Butter Pecan Ice CreamThis is lower sugar and very rich butter pecan ice cream using the traditional 'custard' method. I only used 1/2 the sugar called in the recipe and use pure heavy cream.
Jiffy Corn Dog MuffinsA great quick dinner. I made my own corn muffin mix. I halved the recipe.
Glazed Custard Chocolate CakeFinally the local government decided to deactivate the checkpoints. I left my oven at home and I got stuck in a boarding house. Now, we are finally home and I'm reunited with my dear oven. Ha ha! So I decided to bake the sweetest thing.
Buttermilk MuffinsI found this in a very old Southern cookbook because I had some leftover buttermilk from another project. They are really delicious and soft and rise very well. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yellow Cake from ScratchWe picked strawberries and made jam. We can't have strawberries on hand and not have strawberry shortcake. I needed a cake so I pulled out my old recipe from the 1950's. Our neighbor, who would be over 110 years old, if she were living today, baked a lot of cakes for many occasions and this is her.
Homemade Banana Cream PieThis is a wonderful way to put a few bananas to use. This pie has a delicious vanilla pudding made from scratch. If you want to cut major corners, you could just use ready-made pudding to pour over the bananas! You can use your favourite pie crust recipe. I made a simple graham cracker crust.
3-Ingredient Chocolate MousseThese days, more than ever, I am all about cooking and baking with what I have on hand. My husband really wanted chocolate mousse today, but I did not have enough butter, eggs, or heavy cream. I made this luscious chocolate mousse dessert with three ingredients: marshmallows, milk, and dark chocolate. I think you will find this really hits the spot!
Vegan Strawberry MousseThis sweet strawberry mousse is made without any milk products. Tofu is added to make it creamy, perfect as a dessert or even a summer snack.
Making Perfect Pie CrustA little bit of apple cider vinegar adds the perfect touch to this homemade pie crust. This quick recipe can be used for all sorts of pies and pastries.
Cherry Cobbler with Dried Cherries?I am gonna fix my first cobbler ever! I received some dried cherries and want to use them in this cobbler. Please have a simple recipe for me that is both sweet and crusty.
Bread/Baked Goods Not Rising?When your dough is too warm or not warm enough, you can have trouble with your bread rising. The dough may have sat too long or not long enough to rise properly.
Peanut Butter Bread RecipesTry one of these peanut butter quick bread variations, including chocolate and banana. The recipes follow.
Chocolate Chip Matcha MuffinsThese chocolate chip muffins are made with matcha, a finely ground green tea powder that give them an interesting flavor.
Making Pandan Rice CakeRice cakes are traditionally made with rice flour, but these are made with all-purpose. Pandan leaves are used as natural coloring and flavoring in these cakes.
Stovetop Cheese TartIf you don't have a tart pan or even use of an oven, you can cook a this cheese tart recipe on the stovetop. It's a cross between a standard tart and a cheesecake.
Paw Paw's Sour Milk BiscuitsDelicious biscuits can be made with only four ingredients that include sour milk. This is an old family recipe that includes the recipe for sour milk.
Making Oreo Cookie Cream PieThese yummy desserts are great for meals, parties, and even picnics. The recipes for Oreo cookie pies may vary a bit, but they typically include crushed cookies that are layered with pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping. Learn how to make this scrumptious dessert using the recipes below.
Red Velvet Heart Shaped Tin CakeThis yummy ganache iced red velvet cake is baked right in the heart shaped tin. The instructions, ingredients, and photos follow.
Making Berry and Mango Breakfast BarsMaking these delicious kid approved breakfast bars is easy using the recipe provided on this page. Berry and mango jam is sandwiched between layers sweetened of oatmeal and flour dough. Adults will love them too.
Vegan and Vegetarian BrowniesMaking vegan or vegetarian brownies can be easy with beans. You can have no eggs, low fat and still make very fudgy, guilt-free brownies.
Making Breakfast Cereal Coffee CakeA good use for leftover, slightly stale, cereal is to add it to a coffee cake recipe. The recipe on this page is for a tasty coffee cake that includes fruit and flake cereal in the batter and also in the crumbled topping.
Aloe and Mung Bean Coconut DessertFresh aloe slices, boiled mung beans, sugar, and coconut milk are combined to make a delicious dessert. It is excellent warm right from the stove or chilled.
Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip CookiesThese little bite sized cookies are perfect for kids. Make them full sized if you like. The combination of coconut flour and coconut oil with the chocolate chips results in a delicious snack.
Hansel-Milo Ref CakeThis sweet no bake refrigerated dessert is prepared with crushed Hansel brand sandwich cookies, cream, condensed milk, and NESTLÉ Milo chocolate malt flavored beverage powder. The steps and photos can be found below.
Making Skinny Zebra CakeBoxed white cake mix, plain or flavored greek yogurt, water, and black food coloring are all you need to make this zebra cake. The following recipe is for the cake only. You can add chocolate icing and a striped fondant layer to finish the theme, if desired.
Lower Calorie Banana BreadThis moist banana bread is prepared with less oil and sugar. Applesauce adds some sweetness and the addition of a small amount of chocolate chips fulfills the snack food desire with a somewhat healthier option.
Avocado and Sweet Potato BrowniesThese flourless brownies are made from cooked sweet potatoes, avocado, peanut butter, and cocoa. While the texture is more fudgelike, they are especially tasty if eaten when frozen. The recipe and a couple of ingredient variations can be found below.
Bite Size Chocolate Chip CookiesBite size cookies are a great treat for home or your child's lunchbox. Add chocolate chips, fruit, or other favorite ingredients. Grab a handful and enjoy.
Double Chocolate Chip CookiesTry these butterless double chocolate chip cookies when you have run out of butter. These cookies replace sugar with maple syrup, flour with coconut flour and coconut oil instead of butter.
Making Choco Coated OreosThese chocolate coated sandwich cookies are a great way to jazz up a store bought cookie. Add some sprinkles and they will be perfect for any special occasion.
Chocolate Chip Banana BitesThese chocolate chip banana bites are a great way to use up some ripe bananas and a bit different than the classic banana bread. Try these out for a new after dinner treat.
Making Double Chocolate Toffee CookiesThese melt in your mouth double chocolate toffee cookies are the perfect cookie to add to your recipe box. These have cocoa, chocolate chips and toffee bits and are done in a jiffy.
Sour Gummy Sugar CookiesThis recipe was improvised in the face of a lack of chocolate chips and nuts. The result was a soft chewy sugar cookie studded with chopped up Sour Patch Kids gummies. Initial raised eye brows dropped when they came out of the oven and were quickly decimated.
Making Chia Sunflower BreadThis homemade loaf is filled and topped with a mixture of chia and sunflower seeds as well as oatmeal. Delicious!
Making Zesty Lime Cheesecake BarsThese baked cheesecake bars are flavored with lime juice and have a cinnamon graham cracker crust. The ingredients and recipe follows.
Banana Muffin in a MugUse up an overripe banana to make this one serving microwave muffin in a cup. The instructions follow.
No-Bake Cookie Ice Cream CakeThis no bake ice cream cake features layers of cookies, ice cream, and cookie crumbs. Read on for instructions for assembling this scrumptious frozen layered cake.
Purple Cookie BarsPurple yam paste made from the root crop known as ube, is the secret to these delicious, intensely colored cookies. Sneak some good healthy ingredients into your child's lunchtime snack.
Berry Hand PiesUse cookie cutters to make these cute berry flavor jam hand pies. The kids will love the fun shapes.
Banana Oatmeal MuffinsMake these delicious healthier muffins using ripe bananas and rolled oats. Dried fruit or seeds can add flavor and texture. You can make them more of a snack by adding chocolate chips.
Tart RecipesSimilar to pies, tarts consist of a pastry base, a filling and are baked inside an oven. Although many people first think of fruit tarts, there are many different types of recipes from sweet and creamy to savory tarts that include meat or cheese.
Ube Buttercream FrostingA ube is a purple yam. It has an amazing natural food color, that can make this buttercream frosting beautiful.
Hazelnut Chocolate Berry PuffsUse frozen puff pastry to make these delicious pastries, filled with hazelnut chocolate and berry jam. They are perfect for a party or an after school snack.
Garlic Parmesan Bread PuffsCombine the classic Italian flavors of garlic and Parmesan in these delicious bread puffs. They are the perfect accompaniment to soup or pasta.
Making a Dole Pineapple WhipThe Dole pineapple whip is a popular treat invented by the Dole Pineapple company for the Disney parks. This delicious soft serve copycat recipe is made with only two ingredients.
Chickpea Chip CookiesMake classic chocolate chip cookies healthier with the addition of a can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans. Your kids will never know the difference.
Dandelion Blossom BreadPick dandelions from your yard and use them to make this delicious bread. Avoid dandelions from areas where chemicals are used for weed or pest control.
Blooming French Strawberry TartThis beautiful French tart resembles a flower with strawberry slices as bright red petals. This is the perfect final touch after a special dinner. Great for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or as a birthday cake alternative.
Hot Cocoa Mug CookiesHere's some creative mugs you can make out of crisp chocolate cookie dough. Enjoy some hot chocolate or coffee in them before you eat them up.
Mallow Filled Choco Graham BallsGraham crackers, mini-marshmallows, and candy covered chocolates can be put together to make these filled choco balls for a fun family treat.
Making Vegan Carrot Banana MuffinsMake these delicious muffins filled with carrots and bananas. They are a perfect breakfast option or after school snack.
Banana-Orange Oatmeal Choco Chip CookieThese delicious chocolate chip cookies hide some fruit that the kids might not always want to eat alone as a snack. Mashed bananas and small bits of oranges are added to the batter. Everyone will love them. Start baking.
Making a UFO Cow Abduction CakeA very, creative scene on top of this cake is of a UFO abducting a cow. With LED lights, two cakes and a number of decorations you can make your own.
Making Butter Lemon Pound CakeHere's a homemade pound cake recipe made with lots of butter and lemon. Try topping this with a light whipped topping or even vanilla ice cream.
Healthy Peanut Butter Mug CakeMake this individual snack cake right in your microwave. It's great for an after school treat or for a sweet end to the day.
3 Ingredient TrufflesThese delicious chocolate truffles are easy to make with just three basic ingredients. They make wonderful treats for Valentine's Day or Christmas.
Banana Nut Bread RecipesHomemade banana bread with lots of nuts makes for a delicious treat. Use up those over ripe bananas and add walnuts for a healthy loaf.
Raspberry Jelly Filled Butter CupcakesThese butter cupcakes are filled with raspberry jelly. What started as a butter cream meringue was turned into these rich filled cakes for the kids.
Lemon Lime Soda BabycakesUsing lemon lime soda and lemon zest you can make these wonderful little babycakes for a special treat. They are very easy to make and comparable to high priced bakery goodies.
Making Jam PastriesPlace a dollop of your favorite jam in the center of a piece of pasty dough, fold up or pinch closed and bake. Try adding a slice of brie for a fancy version.
Making Mango Pocket PiesWhen mangos are ripe making pocket pies with the fresh fruit and instant dough are great for a picnic treat. These mango pies are fried in oil.
Fridge Milk Tart RecipeTry this no bake cookie crumb and custard tart. It is delicious and may likely become a family or personal favorite. The recipe follows.
Making Choco JellyThis sweet drink is made using Ovaltine drink mix combined with condensed milk and boiled to make chocolate flavored cubes that when set are added to a chilled milk and cream drink. The recipe is found below.
Orange Spiked Panna CottaA creative orange spiked panna cotta can be made with milk and gelatin instead of eggs and heavy cream. Try this pudding like dessert topped with whipped cream.
Frozen Chocolate Mousse TartA baked chocolate crust that becomes a delicious frozen mousse. It is light and refreshing for a summer dessert.
Whipped Chocolate Truffle Candy BarsSimilar to a Three Musketeers bar, this delicious candy bar has a whipped chocolatey filling. They are easy to make, using only a few simple ingredients.
Making Coconut FrostingMake a delicious topping for your cake or cupcakes with coconut flakes. They keep well and the flakes protects the frosting from drying out.
Two Ingredient Fudge RecipesIf you are looking for a fast and simple fudge recipe, try one of the two ingredient ones found on this page.
Making Lemon Poppy Seed MuffinsSome of the best muffins are lemon poppy seed. A moist citrus taste and some poppy seed crunch make these very popular for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack.
Rum Banana BitesHere is a delicious way to use over ripe bananas. These rum banana bites also incorporate the deliciousness of peanut butter. Try this original recipe soon.
Super Moist Citrus Pound CakeThis citrus-flavored pound cake is moist and delicious, perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. These pretty loaves would also make a good gift.
Chewy Choco CrinklesRich chewy, chocolate cookies are always a hit. These choco crinkles are no exception, and great with a glass of milk.
Making Leftover Soup Chicken Pot PieThis delicious two crust pot pie started with homemade chicken soup. Thicken the soup with milk and cornstarch. Add additional veggies, such as peas if desired. The thicken soup is then baked in the crust topped shell for a new main dish.
Chocolate Orange Fudge BrowniesPackaged brownie mix is enhanced with orange juice, zest, and chocolate chunks or chips. The recipe for these super delicious brownies follows.
Making Microwave MeringuesMeringues are suprisingly easy to make in this recipe. Just combine egg whites with confectioner's sugar to bake these delicious little cookies right in the microwave.
WWI Spice CakeRationing of foods was in effect during World War 1, to make sure the forces got the food they needed. These cakes contain no eggs, milk or butter.
Making Individual PiesIndividual pies of fruit, veggies or meat can be very convenient for hand held eating. One serving pies are great for a meal entree, dessert or the lunch box.
Rose and Vanilla Marble CakeA delicious combination of rose water and vanilla flavor this special marble cake. It's perfect for a gluten-free tea party with beautiful, light decorative topping.
Making Autumn Grape CakeThis made from scratch cake has raisins and grapes baked inside. Then it is served with a ginger, honey, lime reduction syrup. The instructions and ingredients list follows.
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding CupsMake this delicious bread pudding for your Halloween or harvest celebration. They have all the flavor of caramel apples without all the mess and hassle.
Making Coconut BreadTry this recipe for a delicious quick bread made with shredded coconut. The ingredients and instructions follow.
Tangerine Lime BarsThis simple to make variation on traditional lemon bars uses tangerines and a lime for a less tart, but equally delicious treat. The ingredients and instructions follow.
Soup CrackersUsing homemade or packaged pie crust you too can make savory soup crackers. Add your favorite spices prior to baking and heat up some soup.
Brownies Fruit DelightThese from scratch brownies are made with cocoa powder, melted chocolate with raisins, and a special addition of canned mixed tropical fruit. The instructions follow.
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter MeringuesLight, crisp peanut butter flavored meringues, dipped in melted chocolate, are an awesome treat. The recipe and instructions for making a batch of your own can be found below.
Frosted Eggnog CupcakesSpiced eggnog cupcakes with cinnamon and nutmeg cream cheese frosting are the perfect dessert to serve with a cup of coffee or tea. Lean how to make them here.
Gigantic Chocolate Chip CookiesIt can be fun to make huge chocolate chip cookies to share. These gigantic cookies can also be a good item for a fund raising bake sale.
Peanut Butter Stuffed CookiesMake these cookies with a gooey peanut butter surprise stuffed inside. Using a cookie packaged mix, you can swap out the peanut butter cookie exterior with any type of cookie dough you like.
Making Rustic Apple Plum CakeWhen you have an a lot of fresh fruit this rustic apple plum cake is a great way to use it. The fruit is placed on top of a old German cake recipe.
Making S'mores CookiesA favorite treat when around the fireplace or campfire are s'mores made with graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate. Here's some bit size cookies very reminiscent of s'mores.
