Dessert

  • Super easy Strawberry Jalapeno Jam

    I’m not a jam or jelly maker, but this seemed like an easy one, and it was! The strawberries are plentiful now, and I even threw the jalapenos (whole) on the smoker for about 30 minutes. The result = yummo!… Continue reading

    Super easy Strawberry Jalapeno Jam
  • Now THIS is a birthday dessert bar!

    One of my absolute favorite people had a birthday this week, and it just happened to be Sweet Sixteen! We made some simple turtle sundaes in her honor, but she REALLY did it up for the family bash! Sharing a… Continue reading

  • Introducing…..Just Gen!

    Meet Just Gen — having fun and cooking up some amazing food! Continue reading

    Introducing…..Just Gen!
  • Like carrot cake (& cream cheese)? This is the best!

    The tradition at my place of employment is sorta strange — the person having the birthday brings the treats for everyone else.  Weird, huh?  Well, anyway, my big day is Tuesday, and I’ll be traveling to D.C. for work.  So,… Continue reading

    Like carrot cake (& cream cheese)?  This is the best!
  • Boston Creme Pie Cupcakes???

    I am a fan of Boston Creme Pie, although I don’t eat a lot of sweets.  However, I am not a baker (even though that’s my maiden name).  I cannot even make decent chocolate chip cookies, but my roommate (a.k.a.… Continue reading

    Boston Creme Pie Cupcakes???
  • While the berries are fresh…..

    try this cheesecake on for size!  I made it to celebrate a colleague’s completion of her master’s degree, and it was a huge hit.  Turns out the toughest thing about it is not gobbling up the berries as you are… Continue reading

    While the berries are fresh…..
  • A warm treat for a cold day…..

    I found this recipe a few years ago in a Kraft Food & Family magazine, and for you lemon lovers, it’s delish.  All you need is a yellow cake mix, some lemon pudding mix, and the standard stuff you already… Continue reading

  • An EASY, yet fancy dessert!

    I LOVE creme brulee — actually, I love custard-type desserts.  I don’t make them often, but dinner at a friend’s house called for a little yummo action. I wanted to share this super easy recipe, because it’s not at all… Continue reading

  • A delicious, easy summer dessert!

    Pineapple Poke Bundt Cake.  Catchy name, huh?  I actually stumbled across this recipe in the Sunday coupon ads (of course I didn’t use the coupon) but the cake is delicious.  I thought I would share because it’s easy. quick, moist… Continue reading

  • Easy Fruit Pizza

    You’ll notice that in my Recipe Box, I’ve added a new category called “Cooking with Kids”.  Why, you might ask?  Well two of my favorite cooks were at it again last night, and we happily sampled their creation!  Here’s the… Continue reading