Chewy Caramel Apple CookiesI love these cookies because they're kind of like a cross between caramel apples and warm apple pie. The freshly cooked cubes of apple really stand out under the gooey ribbons of caramel. My family enjoys these warm with vanilla ice cream- it tastes just like fresh apple pie a la mode (without the hard work). Give them a try!
Almond Flour Chocolate Beet CakeThis recipe doesn't use white flour while adding delicious beets to your dessert, but you'll never know it! A tasty dessert for kids or those watching their carbs but still needing a good dessert. Try it!
Chocolate Covered KumquatsDark chocolate is extremely healthy but not as appetizing as a sweeter or milk chocolate. So I've been melting mine and rolling kumquats, berries or even apple slices in it then freezing them for treats that satisfy my cravings while being healthy too. Easy and fast!
Homemade Pudding RecipesThis is a great way to use up milk. I made it chocolate by adding 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder to the sugar/cornstarch/egg mixture. I like this recipe because it doesn't have a lot of sugar in it. I topped mine with shredded coconut.
Crockpot Peanut DropsChocolate and peanuts in a cup. Great for gifts!
Monkey CookiesGreat for babies and all ages!
Caramel Apple CrispsEnjoy the flavour of caramel apples? These rose-shaped dessert cups are full of caramel and apple, and only have a handful ingredients in them. They're so easy to put together and they won't weigh you down. You don't need special tools or techniques to make these super pretty rose-like goodies; I even used my toaster oven!
Watermelon CookiesYou really have to allow yourself some space and time to make these. They are time consuming, but I won First Prize in 1998 at the Oregon State Fair for them, so for me, they were worth it.
Sweet Potato PuddingAll ingredients do not have to be exact. Very easy, and can be made in different time slots when cooking.
Beet Cake RecipesPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 9x13 inch pan. Put all ingredients except raisins, walnuts and powdered sugar or frosting in large bowl. Mix at low speed until well mixed, beat 3 minutes on high.
Chorizo MuffinsI want to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes. Chorizo gives the muffins a special taste. The chorizo muffins can be cooked, according to your tastes, with spicy or not spicy chorizo. It is ideal as an aperitif or as a main course, accompanied by a green salad. It's very delicious, especially when the muffins are still a little warm.
Fruit and Cream TrifleI love making trifles for any occasions. You can make them anyway you really want to. This one I made is all fruit and cream and vanilla wafers. It is delightful for the summertime!
Fannie Mae FudgeRecipe for Fannie Mae Fudge. Mix together milk, sugar, vanilla and butter. Boil mixture for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and add marshmallows. . .
Fudge For OneRecipe for Fudge For One. Mix sugar, cocoa and milk in 1 quart glass measuring cup. Microwave on high 1 minute. . .
Lettuce Cake with Lemon FrostingSift powdered sugar and combine with other frosting ingredients. Beat till smooth and put on cooled cake...
Neiman Marcus CakeThis is a delicious recipe using a yellow butter cake mix and several other ingredients easy to keep on hand. I got it out of our church cookbook that was printed in 1987, and I have used it more times than I can count. It is always a hit and so easy to "make and take."
Sugar Pie RecipesSugar pies or tarts are an old fashioned way to make a pie when fruit is not in season. These are made with milk or cream, butter, eggs and thickeners. The resulting pie is creamy, with a caramel flavor.
Econo CookiesCream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add well beaten eggs and soda that has been dissolved in hot water. Add flour and rest of ingredients. Mix well and chill.
French Canadian Sugar PieI was introduced to this most wonderful French Canadian dessert when I was in Massachusetts the Christmas of 1972. There was snow on the ground and very cold outside.
Chipperoo BarsCombine first 2 ingredients in bowl; set aside. Sift dry ingredients together; set aside. Beat eggs into brown sugar mixture. Add flour mixture slowly, mixing well.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz CrackersHere's a way to make some pretty groovy treats for gifts or just for you to eat and share. Easy and inexpensive. I am making these for holiday gifts and packaging them in biodegradable compost-able cello bags.
Mocha ShakesMy family loves the Mocha shakes we get at Dairy Queen, etc., but at $3.50 a pop for a small, it's way too expensive! We've improvised at home, and now the Mocha Shakes are the favorite drinks of the house.
Banana Oat Chia MuffinsI wanted to make a healthier banana bread recipe. So I reduced the fat and sugar then added oats and chia. It came out pretty darn delicious.
"Lucky If You Get a Piece" DessertMix together cool whip and powdered sugar, and spread on the baked crust. Then mix together strawberry glaze and cut up strawberries, and spread on top. Everyone loves this dessert!
Haystack Cookie RecipesHaystack cookies can be made with a variety of ingredients; usually coconut, oats or even cereal, sweetened with butterscotch, chocolate or caramel. These easy cookies are a good recipe for kids.
Sorry CakeCombine and mix well. Bake in 9x13 inch pan for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. This is flat and chewy like a brownie and looks "sorry".
Rose Petal RollsDissolve yeast in warm water and stir in sugar. Beat in other ingredients. Fill muffin pans only 1/2 full. Let rise a few minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or till golden brown. Better rolls if dough is chilled. Dough keeps in refrigerator for several days.
Homemade Candy RecipesMaking candy at home can be a fun and delicious activity to do with your family. Valentine's Day, Halloween and Christmas are popular holidays for making special candy but it is always appreciated.
4-H Breadmaker RollsBelieve it or not, this recipe is at least 54 years old. When I was in 4-H, another member and I gave a demonstration on making rolls. I have since adapted it to my bread maker.
Yellow Squash CookiesWe had an abundance of yellow squash one year. I adapted a carrot cookie recipe into this one. I took these to a potluck, everyone raved over them. The carrot cookie recipe said they had 40 calories per cookie, the squash probably has less.
B Is For Banana BreadMix sugar, bananas, oil and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into pan.
Homemade Cookie RecipesHomemade cookies are made by many families for holidays but some people enjoy baking them year round. They can be soft, chewy or crunchy, depending on the ingredients and the bake time.
Grandma's Cheats CheesecakeYou just need a shop bought vanilla cheesecake, 2 bananas, maple syrup, and enough sugar to make some toffee.
Quick Fruit CakeThis is a real summer treat that is made very quickly. It will take you about 20 minutes to prepare it. It contains only a few ingredients, is not baked and is great if you have surprise guests who want to serve something sweet.
Sour Cream Cornbread (Gluten Free)I have had this recipe for years. It calls for Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. I made it often until I became allergic to gluten. Jiffy Mix became a no-no and I stopped making it.
Recipe For Cherry Pudding?Does anyone have an easy old fashioned recipe for cherry pudding? I lost mine from old family recipe. It was quick and easy one step recipe.
Marshmallow Fluff FrostingThis is a nice fluffy frosting with just a hint of vanilla. It is like a cheater Italian merengue frosting.
Cinnamon Apple MuffinsI like low sugar recipes, and I always post my successes. This has an optional cinnamon sugar topping, which will post but did not use to save calories.
Ginger Snaps (Gluten Free)I love ginger snaps and took an old recipe for ginger cookies and made it gluten free by using gluten free flour. Since I was experimenting, I cut the original recipe in half and it made 89 cookies which is a plenty for me. This is my version.
Chocolate Chip Bar CookiesI got this recipe many years ago at my baby shower. Someone always asks for the recipe. Instead of chocolate chips, you can use butternut chips, peanut butter chips, chocolate covered peanuts or raisins, or plain raisins. Coconut and nuts may also be added.
Applesauce Crazy CakeA crazy or wacky cake is missing a traditional ingredient. This one has no eggs, so it is good for those times when eggs are expensive, you ran out of eggs, need to watch your cholesterol or there is an allergy.
Fresh Cranberry MuffinsAnother low-sugar recipe that tastes great. The recipe says you get 8 muffins, but I got 12.
Recipes Using RiceRice is an important part of many people's diet across the world. Here you will find recipes from all sorts of international cuisines, using all sorts of herbs, spices and other ingredients to flavor this basic starch.
Black and White Striped CookiesChocolate and vanilla cookie dough can make these fun striped cookies.
Cranberry Muffin RecipesCranberries make a great addition to any muffin recipe. You can use fresh ones for a bright sour punch or presweetened dried craisins for a more mellow flavor.
Maple Cranberry Corn MuffinsCranberries were very inexpensive this year, so I bought extra and froze them. I also got free canned corn from CVS during Black Friday. I substituted pancake syrup for the maple syrup and used regular milk, as some people in my family have a nut allergy.
Orange Bread RecipesIn a medium size saucepan, add some water and cook orange peel until tender and drain. Add 1 cup sugar and cook till syrupy; let cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs well; add 1 cup sugar and milk, beating well. Add melted butter, salt, flour, baking powder; add cold orange syrup mixture.
Orange Cake RecipesOrange cakes can include the juice, fruit or the peel. These can be used to enhance a basic cake mix or as part of a homemade recipe.
Rocky Road Ice CreamRocky Road usually combines chocolate ice cream with nuts and marshmallows, resembling a muddy road. This delicious treat was introduced in 1929 by the Dreyer Ice Cream company in California and has been enjoyed for generations.
Angel Dessert RecipesThese light and airy desserts are generally made with custard or whipped cream, layered with fruit and angel food cake pieces. These trifle like recipes are beautiful in a clear glass dish and make a perfect dessert for a special event.
Chocolate and Berry CookiesA delicious simple cookie you can make in many versions. Here are the chocolate and strawberry ones. Play around with the flavors and make your favorites!
Stone Ground Wheat BreadThis makes two delicious loaves. Hearty and flavorful, it has a nice crunchy crust when fresh from the oven. Brush it with a little melted butter while it's still hot if you want a soft crust.
Making Cake PopsCake pops are a fun way to serve cake for parties. Bite sized balls of cake can be formed around a stick and then frosted and decorated.
Extending the Shelf Life of Fudge?Does anyone know how to cook fudge that lasts 1 to 3 months? I have been making fresh fudge for years and it lasts about 2-3 weeks. I would like to supply a local farm shop but it would need to last at least a month. Quite a few local fresh fudge shops achieve a 3 to 6 month shelf life and say they don't use preservatives?
Microwave Candy RecipesYou don't need a stove to make candy, many recipes can be made right in the microwave. This is a great way to teach kids to cook.
Chocolate Almond BarkWhen I was a little girl in the 1960's, my parents would treat my brother and I once a month with a special trip to the original Boehm's Candy Kitchen that was at the base of Snoqualmie pass near Seattle. Boehm's candy is some of the finest in the world; I can attest to that.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread with Caramel Almond GlazeI made these loaves of bread to give to my friends for part of their Thanksgiving brunch or breakfast. Recycled Halloween pumpkin for a Thanksgiving treat.
Orange Pineapple FluffThis is an old recipe that we have enjoyed for years. It is so simple and easy to make, it takes just a few minutes to put together and get it into the refrigerator to chill. It can be served as a salad or dessert.
Cranberry Apple Banana BreadUsing applesauce in this bread to make it more moist since I used half whole wheat flour and half white flour.
Peanut Butter Pie FudgeThis is one delicious but time consuming fudge that I would only make occasionally!
Holiday TrifleIf you are a little "pied out" by Christmas, having eaten your fill of pies since Thanksgiving, here's a nice recipe that uses the flavors of the season. And it's kinda festive looking. And it's flexible and not too fussy. Read on for my recipe for holiday trifle!
Individual Apple CrispWhen you are feeding a small family and don't want a lot of leftover dessert, this is a fun idea to make individual servings.
Caramel Apple Sweet RollsThis was a recipe printed on a Christmas napkin that I thought would be good to try out. It was a good way to use up some frozen apple slices that I had in my freezer.
Girl Scout Samoas Cookie PieIf you like Girl Scout Samoan cookies, you will love this pie! Because some of the family members didn't like coconut, I made a second pie and substituted chocolate toffee baking bits. That one was delicious too.
2-Ingredient CheesecakeIf you have pudding mix and yogurt, you can make an excellent dessert in no time. I used my own homemade Greek yogurt and Jello sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix. You can use any flavor pudding mix you want. The possibilities are many.
Pinto Bean BrowniesOur neighbor has given me so many pinto beans that I needed to put them to good use. I remember having a recipe for pinto bean brownies and had never tried them, so decided to give it a shot. I'm guessing these are a bit healthier than the normal brownie! They are moist and tasty and don't taste like beans at all!
Salted Caramel Butter BarsI love everything caramel. This one looked rich, just like a cookie bar should be.
Seven Layer Cookie BarsUsing this basic recipe, you have the freedom to use different layers of sweets to build this cookie bar.
Blueberry SconesDo you enjoy scones? Try making these delicious and fresh blueberry scones from home! They are much cheaper making from scratch than buying from the bakery too.
Basic FudgeUsing this basic never-fail fudge recipe, I like to make up my own combinations of fudge. This time I made a chocolate/butterscotch/cashew fudge.
Basic Bosch Bread RecipeThe only way to make homemade bread is using a Bosch--at least that's my family secret!
Cheesy Garlic BreadJust a good way to dress up some French bread instead of the same old same old garlic bread!
Blender PopoversA quick roll to serve with salad!
Sourdough Cinnamon MuffinsTwo years ago I made a sourdough starter and have kept it going. Every time I decide to "feed" it, I make sourdough bread. One can only make sourdough bread so often, so I wanted to find other recipes using sourdough starter and found this muffin one.
ToffeeA family tradition at Christmas.
Limoncello CakeI made these delicious lemon flavored cake loaves as a gift for Christmas. They would be a treat any time of the year and are made from a basic box of cake mix with some additions.
Dutch Apple Cake RecipesDutch apple cake is batter layered with sliced apples and fall seasonings. It is also referred to as apple pie and is likely the basis for our classic All American dessert.
Recipes Using CornmealCornmeal is used in many recipes, including polenta, cornbread and all sorts of baked goods. Finely ground meal is often called corn flour.
Blueberry Dessert RecipesBlueberries are the perfect fruit for all sorts of dessert recipes. They can be baked in pies and muffins, stirred into puddings or used as a topping on cheesecake.
Blueberry Banana Bread RecipesCombine creamy banana with tart sweet blueberries to make this delicious quick bread. It's perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee.
Recipes Using PersimmonThese unusual fruits are generally available in the fall and can be used for all sorts of recipes. Persimmons can be found worldwide but the most common variety is from Japan.
Making Persimmon PuddingPersimmons are seasonally available during the late fall and winter season. These sweet fruits can be used for all sorts of desserts.
Healthy Apple Oatmeal Breakfast LoafThis uses whole wheat flour, oats ground to flour, coconut oil and very little sugar. I omitted the topping to save further on calories. It is delicious without it.
Mango Buttercream CakeMango is a very common fruit in my place. Our favorite delicacy that's made of mangoes is the dried ones and green mangoes with shrimp paste. This time, I'm going to share my newly learned sponge cake with ripe mango filling and mango buttercream.
O Henry BarsNeeded to use up some peanut butter and Karo syrup, so I made this recipe.
Baked Peach HalvesIn our area, peaches are out of season, however, you can still buy them in the grocery store. They are hard and not good for putting in a paper sack to ripen. I don't know where they are coming from but they will soon be gone. I was not planning to buy any more. My daughter brought some home from the grocery store. I decided to try baking them and they came out so good, we had them 3 nights in a row. Next time I go to the grocery store, I will be buying peaches if they still have them.
Pepperoni Cheese BreadMost of the quick bread recipes I find are sweet quick breads. This was a nice change of pace to find a recipe for a savory quick bread.
Crockpot Toffee Apple CrispI had some toffee chips I wanted to use up and I also had a lot of frozen apple slices in my freezer. So I looked for a recipe and found this one to try out.
Sweet Taro Pudding with Coconut MilkThis is a delicious and easy Vietnamese dessert to make especially if you love taro like I do! It is much more cheaper versus purchasing at the store.
Peanut Butter Filled Brownie CupsA friend of mine gave me some brownies the other day and they were heavenly. They reminded me of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup in brownie form.
Peach BarsI had a box of fresh peaches to use and didn't feel like canning or freezing them. Although they were delicious, we weren't going through them very quickly, so I found this fresh peach bar recipe to try out.
Crispy Cinnamon Sugar NestsThese delicious little sweet treats came about when I was making something with delicate phyllo dough and had several tiny scraps of dough left over from breakage. I couldn't bear to through them away, so I made these delightful little candied crisps.
Triple Nut TartUsing coconut, pecans, and hazelnuts to make this nice autumn dessert.
Recipes Using Muffin TinsMuffin tins are great for making single serving dishes. Meatloaf, mini quiches, cakes, pies and all sorts of appetizers can be made in these versatile pans. They are perfect for parties.
Blueberry Bread RecipesBlueberries are a wonderful addition to quick bread. They can be combined with other fruit flavors, like orange or apple. This sweet bread makes a perfect breakfast or after school snack.
Blueberry Coffee Cake RecipesCoffee cake is often served at brunch or as a light dessert. The addition of blueberries adds flavor and moisture to this sweet treat.
Pepperoni Bread RecipesBread cooked or topped with pepperoni and cheese is a perfect accompaniment to salads or pastas. Bread that has been rolled up with toppings inside is also known as stromboli and is a favorite pizza alternative.
Recipes Using MiloMilo is a drink powder containing chocolate and malt, similar to Ovaltine. It was original created in Australia and is popular in SE Asia, South America and parts of Africa.
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Banana BreadOut of eggs? You can make this delicious banana bread! This is an easy loaf to make for breakfast to serve with fresh fruit or tea/coffee or a nice dessert treat!
Red, White & Blue PieThis is my husband's favorite. I came up with this pie as a tribute to our daughter while she was serving in Iraq. And yes, that is my photo of my actual pie.
Gluten Free Banana BreadWhen I have extra bananas that are going to get too ripe for eating, I use them to make banana bread or freeze them for smoothies or to just munch on. This is a recipe I got from a friend years ago, when I first found out I had Celiac disease. The bread comes out moist, but not too moist. It is great as a snack or served with ice cream for dessert.
Fresh Blueberry CobblerThere was a great deal on blueberries at the store, so I made this. I used much less sugar than the 1/3 cup called for to sprinkle on the top. I also used whey from yogurt making instead of the whole milk.
Mozzarella Ham Swirl BreadGreat way to use your leftover ham from Easter! This yummy combo reminds me of stromboli. I guess you could dip it in sauce if desired, but it's not necessary. It's moist and delicious to simply slice and eat.
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.
Lemon-Butter BarsI found this recipe amongst my Mom's old recipes. I just love anything made with lemon!
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).
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.
