Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Shortcake Makes about 1 dozen. Preheat oven to 400°F. 4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar (or 1/4 cup for less sweet shortcakes) 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 cup butter, diced 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream 1 egg, well-beaten (for brushing the tops) […]
Some top their homemade pumpkin pie in Cool Whip. Some prefer theirs with real whoop cream. No matter which team you’re on, you can never go wrong with this Thanksgiving classic. Homemade Pumpkin Pie Preheat oven to 375°F. 1/2 recipe of homemade pie crust 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 […]
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake With Apple Brandy Whipped Cream is the perfect fall treat. A moist, dark cake with a delightful, light whipped topping. Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tsp ground cloves 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon […]
Banana Cream Pie. Delightful vanilla pudding topped with fresh bananas. It’s a classic and you don’t need a box to make it. Banana Cream Pie Vanilla Pudding Makes about 4 one-cup servings. 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups half and half or milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla paste […]
White Limoncello Chocolate Cocktail. My friends on the east coast are shoveling snow while I’m over here in the Northwest with my door open to let the sunshine pour inside. This calls for a drink that brings us all together. Ahhhhh. I know, right? Winter and summer come together to create this dreamy springy cup […]
When I was a little girl, the only thing I would eat at restaurants during breakfast time was strawberry and whipped cream-covered pancakes, waffles, or French toast. I was a picky palate and my grandparents spoke my language. I was their oldest grandchild and used it to my advantage when holding a breakfast menu. Oatmeal? […]
Peanut Butter Pie. This post is simply a classic peanut butter pie presented in a very spectacular mini and high-calorie fashion. But, you know, calories don’t count if the dessert is a mini. And you share it with a friend. And you square dance enough. Mini Peanut Butter & Chocolate Pies With Maple Whipped Cream Peanut […]
Mud Pie or How to Make Friends and Influence People. My treasured mud pie recipe as seen on TV. Years ago, I decided to have a Christmas party. I didn’t realize it then, but the party would become a tradition and I’m convinced my friends are still in my life because of the dessert. Memorize […]
Cream Horns and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. It’s my birthday. It’s not a big deal, really. I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve survived quite a few. One involved being snowed in but that was okay. I just pretend I’m Laura Ingalls Wilder (we share a birthday and we’re soul sisters). I’m pretty much a first-born […]
Chocolate Crepes With Almond Whipped Cream & Red Wine Chocolate Sauce. Since my birthday is close to Valentine’s Day, I always start celebrating the month of February quite early. Come to think of it, I don’t think there is any holiday I don’t start celebrating early. I suppose there is more chocolate involved with the […]
Whipped cream is so delicious that it is almost a dessert in and of itself. It is simple. It is sweet. It is heavenly. Whipped Cream 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/3 – 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pour heavy whipping cream into a mixer. If you’ve never made (as I like […]
