These Old Fashioned Fried Apple Pies are the perfect snack, dessert, breakfast and more for any time you have a taste for all things apple! Kayla and I started making Fried Apple Pies years ago after we visited the apple orchard one time. I think she was in Kindergarten. We had purchased one to share and immediately fell in love with the taste and texture of a fried apple pie. ...
Desserts
Easy Rustic Apple Pie
This Rustic Apple Pie is one of the best apple desserts that can definitely be enjoyed by everyone. I love making desserts that others just rave about all the time. This Rustic Apple Pie is one of those desserts. I had seen an episode of Food Network where Giada made small versions of this and I knew I wanted to try it on a larger scale. ...
Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings
My Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings recipe is so simple and delicious and the perfect addition to apple week! This post was originally published on July 26, 2017. It has been republished with updates! Several years ago, I tried my hand at making Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings and from the moment I had my first taste of this very indulgent dessert, I knew it would not be the last time I made it. ...
Easy Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This strawberry pretzel salad is the perfect dessert for the summertime! This post was originally published on January 2010. It has been updated with new photos! I have had numerous people ask me, "What in the world do you put in a strawberry Pretzel Salad"? Well, today I am going to give you my recipe for it. ...
Mini Caramel Apples #BacktoSchoolTreats
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of this recipe for Mini Caramel Apples for #BacktoSchoolTreats week. All opinions are mine alone. If you have not figured it out by now, caramel apples are one of my favorite desserts. However, one large caramel apple per person is a lot! I have figured out how to get my love of caramel apples in by making ...
Caramel Apple Slices on a Stick #backtoschooltreats
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of this recipe for Caramel Apple Slices on a Stick for #BacktoSchoolTreats week. All opinions are mine alone. When my kids were little, I loved making them after school snacks. It was something I always did for them. I knew that by the time they come home, their lunches would have worn off and they would be ...
Easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies #BacktoSchoolTreats
I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of my Easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies for #BacktoSchoolTreats week. All opinions are mine alone. When I was a little girl, my momma was a rock star when it came to back to school or after school snacks. The rules in our house were always, "the minute you get home, sit down and get your homework done". ...
Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
This easy no-bake peanut butter pie is the perfect dessert for all year round! This post was originally published on Dec 7, 2013. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I tried my hand at making No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie because it is one of my son's favorite pies. He was so surprised on Thanksgiving Day when I pulled it out of the freezer. I love blessing my kids in this way. ...
No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake #SummerDessertWeek
This post and recipe for No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. I had fully intended having this recipe up last week during Summer Dessert Week, but I wound up hurting my back and was out of commission for a while. I finally got around to getting it done and wanted to ...
Mojito Cupcakes #SummerDessertWeek
This post and recipe for Mojito Cupcakes were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Anytime I go somewhere new, I always get my absolute favorite drink on the planet -- a mojito (non-alcoholic of course). There is just something about that lime and mint flavor together with just a hint of salt that makes me just ...
Lemon Lavender Scones #SummerDessertWeek
This post and Lemon Lavender Scones recipe were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. I have found my new favorite summer dessert that goes so perfectly with a cup of coffee -- and it is Lemon Lavender Scones. ...
Strawberry Lemonade Bars #SummerDessertWeek
This post and recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Bars were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Two of my absolute favorite flavors in the world are strawberries and lemons. Since this is summer dessert week, I thought -- what better way than to make a super quick and easy dessert that combines two of my ...
No Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream #SummerDessertWeek
“This post and recipe for no-churn cotton candy ice cream were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.” One of my all-time favorite ice creams is cotton candy flavored ice cream. Since this is Summer Dessert Week, I thought I would share with you my new favorite way to make this ice cream -- and the best part? ...
Easy Mini Fruit Pizzas #SummerDessertWeek
“This post and recipe for easy mini fruit pizzas were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.” Welcome to Summer Dessert Week y'all! This week I have so many amazing recipes to share with you. Today -- we are starting off with a brand new favorite of mine -- Easy Mini Fruit Pizzas. ...
Homemade Churros With Spicy Chocolate Dipping Sauce
This tutorial recipe for homemade churros with spicy chocolate dipping sauce will have you making churros like a pro! Have you ever had homemade churros with spicy chocolate dipping sauce? If you have not, you are truly missing out! My daughter recently got in the kitchen and made these and they were spot on to what you find at most theme parks and state fairs. ...
37 Summer Milkshakes That Will Cool You Off
These summer milkshakes will cool you off in the heat of the day. The best part? They are SUPER EASY to make! I don't know about you, but I LOVE making homemade milkshakes at home. Recently, I asked a few of my blogging friends if they had any to share and I was LOADED DOWN with amazing milkshakes! ...
Vanilla Milkshakes Without Ice Cream
Homemade vanilla milkshakes without ice cream are so good and so tasty! You won't even miss using ice cream from the store in this delicious shake. I totally LOVE milkshakes. Now that I can make them at home, there is really no need to get one from a fast food or ice cream joint. In my family's opinion -- they are even better from MY kitchen. The ingredients are all pantry staples and they ...
Easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
This easy homemade strawberry ice cream is the perfect dessert for those hot summer days. This past weekend, Kroger had their strawberries on sale for $1.79 a pint. I grabbed 3 and decided to make a batch of easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream. ...
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread-This is a super moist banana bread loaded with ooey gooey chocolate chips. This will be everyone's favorite banana bread recipe from here on out! One of my favorite desserts to eat is Chocolate Chip Banana bread and it is something that I can make all year round. I used to just make it in the winter time, but now, I make it during the hot summer months ...
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake is my all new favorite dessert. Not only is it super quick and easy to make, but the flavor is so decadent. Ove the last few months, I have fallen in love with a certain dessert. I have seen Chocolate Molten Lava Cake made many times and I honestly thought it was really hard to make. Now in our house we LOVE cake and we make a lot of different kinds -- Pecan Pie ...
Easy Strawberry Shortcake
This Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe is made with freshly made sweetened biscuits, homemade whipped cream and lightly sweetened strawberries in less than an hour. I love when my daughter gets an itch to make something new in the dessert area. Since Spring is here, we both have been wanting to try our hand at making homemade strawberry shortcakes from scratch. This Easy Strawberry ...
Joanna Gaines Chocolate Chip Cookies
After having one of Joanna Gaines Chocolate Chip Cookies, I knew this would be the way we would continue to make our cookies. Click below for the recipe and learn how you can make these as well! After we visited Magnolia Market and tasted one of those delicious chocolate chip cookies, I knew I was going to come home and pull out my cookbook and make a batch of them. ...
Pecan Pie Cake – A Perfect Southern Dessert
This Pecan Pie Cake will become your family's favorite pecan dish ever. Read below to find out how to make this amazing dessert. My husband loves pecan pie. It is one of his favorite desserts in this whole world. A few weeks ago, we discovered a recipe where the baker combined the elements of pecan pie with a cake, and WOW! We both agreed that this is the way to eat a pecan pie. Everyone in ...
Phyllo Fruit Cups – An Easy 15 Minute Appetizer
Phyllo Fruit Cups are so easy to make that you will want to make them again and again and again. I love phyllo dough when it comes to making quick and easy appetizers. This summer, the grocery store had these in the frozen section and they were precooked and ready to use and on markdown for $1 a box. I bought several boxes because I knew I would use them for so many recipes -- including ...
Christmas Crack – a delicious salty crunchy and chocolatey treat
This Christmas Crack recipe has been around for many years! You may know it as Saltine Cracker toffee but around here, we call it Christmas Crack! Around here, the holidays mean lots and lots of baking. Yesterday, Kayla and I did something we have been wanting to do for a long time. We made some delicious holiday treats (like my amazing Peanut Butter Buckeyes) as well as some new to us ...
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies – The Perfect Christmas Cookie
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a brand new recipe I discovered. These are super easy and delicious and are great for those Christmas Cookie exchanges you'll be a part of soon! I love finding a cookie that not only my family loves, but one that holds up well for traveling, and would go great for any Christmas Cookie Exchange. ...
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
In our home, the closer it gets to the fall, the "I want to bake everything in sight feeling" comes out. My peanut butter kiss cookies are exactly what the doctor ordered for this time of the year. This recipe is super easy to make and taste amazing! You can even switch it up and use dark chocolate kisses, mint kisses or almond kisses. ...
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
We do a lot of baking -- and when I say a lot, I mean A LOT! We love giving homemade goodies like my homemade cinnamon rolls as gifts to friends and family. These delicious Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are so easy to make and look so festive. ...
Easy Strawberry ButterCream Cake
Y'all I love cake. I am not kidding. Whenever I am asked what I would like for dessert, my answer is always cake -- and if you make it a strawberry buttercream cake -- I will come running with a fork in hand! This past week I have been in a loving baking mood and when I get like that, my family gets cake! Normally we try not to have a lot of desserts lying around since we are all trying to ...
Ina Garten’s Lemon Bars
These Lemon Bars from Ina Garten are hands down the most delicious and decadent dessert I've ever made. Keep reading to get the recipe. Yesterday Kayla was in a mood to cook. It was a lazy Sunday so we pulled up our Pinterest app and started searching for Ina Garten recipes. Here lately, we are obsessed with her! I have no clue why. Her food seems so beautiful and fancy, but so easy to ...