From the category archives:

Desserts

Homemade Orange Creamsicle

July 29, 2010

Remember orange creamsicles from your childhood? Well I do, and I used to love them.
I love making homemade versions of my favorite foods because they are usually healthier and less expensive. I knew orange creamsicles would not be hard to create at home because they are basically just orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream.
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Chocolate Ice Cream Soda

July 20, 2010

I love these chocolate ice cream sodas. They are a perfect old fashioned summertime treat.
Not only that they are quick and easy to prepare and my kids love them.
Have you ever made Ice Cream Sodas?

Chocolate Ice Cream Soda

1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 cup ( or so) chocolate ice cream
seltzer water

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Lemon Mousse

July 14, 2010

I love anything lemon, from lemon bars and lemon pie to lemon curd, I love them all.
So, when I saw a recipe in Martha Stewart’s Dinner at Home (which is a great cookbook) for lemon mousse, I knew that I had to try it.
I marked this recipe months ago, but just recently took the time to make [...]

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Blueberry Recipes

July 9, 2010

One of the things I love about summer is the fresh berries.
Here are some ideas for using blueberries. What is your favorite recipe or way to use blueberries?

Blueberry Pound Cake

Sour Cream Blueberry Pancakes (you can see my gluten free version here)

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Blueberry Muffins

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Summer Desserts

July 2, 2010

Are you looking for a summer time dessert for the 4th of July weekend?
How about one of these quick and easy desserts?

Easy Lemon Pie

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sundaes

Vanilla Wafer Sandwiches ( kids love these)

Oreo Pie

or maybe Strawberry Cobbler

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Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake

July 1, 2010

I grew up eating berry and fruit flavored milkshakes, but people in Oklahoma usually look at me a bit strange when I say how much I enjoy a strawberry or peach milkshake.
I grew up in berry country, picking berries, eating berries, and finding ways to use berries. Milkshakes were one of the ways we would [...]

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Coconut Panna Cotta

June 25, 2010

I found this coconut panna cotta recipe in an allergy free cookbook. This is perfect for those of you that are allergic to dairy, or that know someone that is. But even if you do not have any food allergies, this one is worth making. We don’t have any dairy issues in our family and [...]

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Homemade Vanilla

June 22, 2010

I posted last year on how much I love homemade vanilla and how I made my own. Once you have homemade vanilla the store bought stuff is just not the same.
This is an easy gourmet type item that is great for those that love to bake. It also a great gift to give friends and [...]

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Strawberry Desserts

June 12, 2010

Summertime means berry season, and our favorite berry is the strawberry. My kids love this time of year when fresh strawberries are available.
Here are a few of our favorite strawberry desserts.

Strawberry Pie

Strawberries and Milk Cake

Strawberry Mousse

Strawberry Mousse Trifle

What is your favorite berry to enjoy this time of year?
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