Cream cheese frosting in 5 minutes! This is my go-to all-purpose cream cheese frosting that isn't over the top sweet and just the right amount of tangy. It's smooth, creamy, and spreadable. I use this on everything from cinnamon rolls, bundt cakes, muffins, quick breads, and definitely carrot cake. Just take the cream cheese &...
Desserts & Sweets
Ultimate Banana Bread
Unbelievably moist and bursting with banana flavor. This banana bread will be your go recipe. Try it toasted with a pat of butter! Unbelievably moist and bursting with banana flavor.
Soft and Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls
The secret to fluffy, pillowy, light cinammon rolls? Mashed potatoes. Even instant mashed potatoes! This method uses an overnight rest in the refrigerate to develope a wonderful creamy and airy consistency. It means you have to wait until the next day but it's totally worth it. If you need a cream cheese frosting recipe to...
Food Wishes Ultimate Berry Crisp
Really one of the best crumble recipes out there. A moist and chewy topping (and bottom) that's crisp in all the right places. I love the surprise addition in the crumble mix which makes this topping sing. It's a perfect way to serve up fresh seasonal berries and has become my favorite go-to crumble recipe. ...
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
How many recipes have I tried for chocolate chip cookies? A LOT. Hands down, this is my favorite. Adapted from Kate Davis with Bon Appetit, it's a winner in my book. I make extra dough, form it into balls and freeze for the next time we want a super speedy batch. I bake at nearly...
The Easiest Key Lime Pie - Perfectly Tart & Sweet
If you're looking for an easy dessert and you like Key Lime Pie, this could be your go-to recipe. This pie has just the right balance of tart and sweet, has simple ingredients, and is practically fool-proof. Do we really need "Key Limes"? Nope! Key Limes are nice to have but not a deal-breaker by...
Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
A dark and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie. It’s a simple family recipe - dump, mix & bake. These are not your puffy, cakey oatmeal cookie - they spread out a little & are more chewy & lacey. As with any cookie - if you want to keep their chewy consistency over days, then bag them...
The Classic Lemon Bar
Perfectly tart & sweet. There's a reason why the classics are classic. Lemon Bars hit the scene in the mid-1960's and I've been making these since the mid-70's...about 4 decades. What can I say? They're perfect to bring for a party, or work, or to have sitting out on the kitchen counter for a quick...
Pink Lemonade Pie
Pink Lemonade Pie. Yep. If you love tart, creamy desserts, and the texture of a good old fashioned ice-box cake, then this one's for you. Who knew a can of Pink Lemonade frozen concentrate works so well in a pie! It's perfect for a make-ahead dessert that can be tucked away in the freezer overnight...