Dessert

A slice of Cherry Cheese Pie with Morello Cherry Topping.

Washington’s Birthday – Cherry Cheese Pie

Did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree? Maybe. Maybe not. Still, it is as good a reason as any to make a Cherry Cheese Pie and celebrate all things February. I want to hand down the tradition, though in the transmission I am also apt to change a detail or two.

Snow Cream in a glass dish surrounded by a berry garland.

Snow Cream

Snow Cream is the stuff of childhood dreams. When a deep and fluffy snow has freshly fallen, gather a few essential ingredients from the kitchen and stir them together. Then collect a pristine bowl of that magic ingredient that has just fallen from the winter sky. All that’s left to do is…Add Snow…and enjoy this dreamy soft vanilla custard while you can.

Bourbon Chocolate Cake dusted with powdered sugar

Bourbon Chocolate Cake

The bold flavors of chocolate, espresso and bourbon balance beautifully in this delicious Bourbon Chocolate Cake.  Dusted with a fresh fall of powdered sugar it makes a spirited addition to a festive holiday menu.

A square of Old-Fashioned Gingerbread topped with Old-Timey Whipped Cream Topping served on a red and white cake.

Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

Old-Fashioned Gingerbread is a deliciously dark spice cake. This is a comfort food in my book. Each spicy mouthful, hints of festive flavors from holidays past and its moist dense texture is packed with old-fashioned appeal. It makes a perfect ending to a casual holiday meal.

Pumpkin Praline Cake topped with Praline Glaze on a glass plate in the garden.

Easy Pumpkin Praline Cake

Pumpkin Praline Cake starts with a boxed cake mix and ends with a homemade brown sugar pecan topping. Easy to make, this moist and delicious Bundt Cake is full of autumn flavor.

Soul-Stirring Oatmeal Cookies arranged on a wooden plate.

Soul-Stirring Oatmeal Cookies

Tasty and packed with healthy ingredients, Soul-Stirring Oatmeal Cookies are a nutritious treat that you can feel great about baking and sharing. This flexible recipe allows for add-ins to make good use of odds and ends you may find languishing in your pantry.

The Easiest Less-Mess Chocolate Cake topped with swirls of Icing.

The Easiest Chocolate Cake Ever

This recipe for Less-Mess Cake makes the Easiest Chocolate Cake ever. Definitely a keeper, not only is this recipe great for those who are just learning to cook but it makes a delicious chocolatey cake anyone could be proud to serve. Give it a try and see if you don’t agree!

Birthday Season

We are just wrapping up a season of birthdays at my house. My family all takes a turn, within a couple of months, claiming the spotlight and choosing a cake to celebrate their special day…