Tag: Desserts

Mini Carrot Cake Cookie Cups

These little cookie cups are just one little bite, perfect for Easter and are kid and adult friendly alike. For the adult and the child, one can limit oneself to one delicious little bite or eat two or three to make a normal cookie size. Kids will love the little cupcake-looking cookie bites, and they… Continue reading Mini Carrot Cake Cookie Cups

Summer Mixed Melon Nachos With Mascarpone Cream

Does anything say “summer” like juicy ripe melon? On a hot day, i honestly crave a huge bowl of icy cold watermelon, cantaloupe or honeydew. It is so refreshing and wonderful. I could just eat it for a meal. Everyone has their own way of eating melon. My family always salted their watermelon, which just… Continue reading Summer Mixed Melon Nachos With Mascarpone Cream

Cream Cheese-N-Spice Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

There is a local sub shop that has an amazing  glass pastry case at the counter here in Oklahoma City.  My favorite cookie there is their Pumpkin Cream Cheese Iced cookie.  I order my low-fat sub on multi-grain bread as I stare longingly through the glass case at them.  Usually, before I leave, I end… Continue reading Cream Cheese-N-Spice Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

Gingersnaps with Creamy Pumpkin Dip

I don’t think anything says Christmas like gingerbread. Whether it be gingerbread men, gingerbread cake or in this case, gingersnaps, I just get a urge for at this time of year.  These little babies with their telltale snap hinted with the flavor of ginger and molasses just fits the bill for Christmas cheer.  Pair them… Continue reading Gingersnaps with Creamy Pumpkin Dip

Molten Chocolate Lava Cupcakes -the Perfect Dessert

I chose to make this dessert for our Girls Night Out on Saturday.  Nothing says “Girls” better than chocolate sauce, strawberries, ice cream and a gooey-warm chocolate cake. These ingredients harmonize together like the best of friends, and complimented a gathering of women sure to become the best of friends as well. These cakes are… Continue reading Molten Chocolate Lava Cupcakes -the Perfect Dessert

Berry Pie Tarts, a Treat from Mr. Wonderful

By Katie One of the many reasons I love my husband…. Look at what the man “whipped up” using the leftover scraps of crust we had after making our Savory Tomato, Roasted Garlic and Mozzerella Tarts. I was preparing the patio table for us to eat on (translation in Oklahoman – I was out wiping… Continue reading Berry Pie Tarts, a Treat from Mr. Wonderful