Inside my recipe box
I make treats for my kids every Tuesday. The other four school days, I’m a stickler for healthy snacks. On Tuesdays, however a mid-day dessert is waiting when they come home from school. They always walk in the door asking, “What is Treat Tuesday?” and I always keep them guessing by challenging them to identify the treat by smell. The only downside of this tradition is I hear about it if I have a particularly busy Tuesday and don’t get around to making the treat. That rarely happens because I can’t stand the groaning! (OK, and I’m a sucker for their appreciation for TT’s, even into their teen years.) When you see a dessert recipe with a TT next to it, you know it was one of our Tuesday Treats!
This was a summer staple in our house growing up. Once the strawberries were plump and ripe, this dessert showed up after a day of playing in the pool. The “crust” is one big sugar cookie, topped with “frosting” (cream cheese, whipped with some sugar …
Do you have any cranberries leftover from the holidays stashed in your freezer? This is a great recipe to throw those into with some of the wonderful, fresh oranges that are available for a little while longer. Start by prepping your loaf pan. You can …
If you need a special dessert for a special occasion this Cappuccino Mousse is the perfect recipe! It is super light in texture with just the right combination of coffee, chocolate, and cream. Start with espresso, freshly brewed is best. Next, add the espresso to …
Looking for a treat for your sweet? You can’t beat Reese’s peanut butter cups chopped up into rich, fudgey brownies! These are easy to make and are the perfect dessert for ❤️ day. Start with high quality bittersweet chocolate. This is one of my favorites. …