Memorial Day may be over, but the Fourth of July is coming up, so don’t put away the red, white, and blue just yet! That goes for your recipe ingredients as well as your decor! I wanted a festive, patriotic treat to serve at our Fourth of July barbecue, so obviously my first thought was to have a red, white and blue color scheme. My next thought was stars. Then I just had to figure out how to combine the two ideas. The end result is these fun and tasty Chocolate Star Pops! These are a no-bake dessert that are… [Read More]
Watermelon Cake Donuts
You guys know I love to bake desserts from scratch, but sometimes after spending time in the summer heat, I just don’t have the energy! That’s where a box of cake mix comes in handy. It lets me bake something, but not spend ages putting it together. On top of that, cake mix is really versatile! If you’ve just been making cake and cupcakes with it, then you’re missing out. For an easy, fun, summery recipe using boxed cake mix, try these Watermelon Cake Donuts! Donut pans are something else that are pretty versatile. While I’ve used my donut pans… [Read More]
Trail Mix Candy Chocolate Bark
Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s time to keep the oven off and break out the no-bake recipes! But that doesn’t mean you can’t have any yummy desserts just because its hot out. Instead, use your fridge and freezer to make your treats! One of my favorite no-bake desserts for any time of year is chocolate bark. But then, I also love chocolate, so I guess that isn’t much of a surprise! For a chocolate bark that includes some healthy, crunchy add-ins, make this Trail Mix Candy Chocolate Bark! Along with chocolate, I also enjoy snacking on trail mix. Its… [Read More]
Raspberry Ice Box Bars
I can’t wait for it to be truly summer! That’s because summertime means tasty (and inexpensive) fresh fruit! The berries I’ve been getting from the grocery store are already tasting better each week. And if the birds will leave my blueberry bushes alone, soon I’ll have my own delicious homegrown berries! But until my blueberries are ready to harvest, I’m enjoying the other berries available at the store- especially raspberries! For a delicious summer dessert recipe using fresh raspberries, you have to make this Raspberry Ice Box Bars dessert! Along with tasting delicious, these raspberry ice box bars also look… [Read More]
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Flag Grahams
Can you believe its nearly Memorial Day? It feels like it was just New Year’s! But it’s actually almost time to break out the red, white, and blue decor, and treat yourself to some fun patriotic desserts! But just because something is a dessert doesn’t mean it has to be horribly unhealthy. A great example are these Red, White, and Blue Fruit Flag Grahams! They’re so easy to put together and are made with real fresh fruit! This simple no-bake patriotic snack is great for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or anytime that you want a colorful treat! And… [Read More]
Aqua Blue Frosted Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
I’m a huge cookie fan! While I make most of my cookies over the holidays, I also try to find excuses to make cookies throughout the year. But one type of cookie I hadn’t made until recently was copycat Lofthouse sugar cookies. I’m a huge fan of store-bought Lofthouse sugar cookies, but I’m also very into making my own treats. The solution- to develop this delicious Aqua Blue Frosted Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies recipe! If you’ve never had Lofthouse cookies, you’re missing out! They’re best described as being like sugar cookies, but with a different, kind of more cake-like texture…. [Read More]
20 Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipes
I love going to the Cheesecake Factory! Since its pretty pricey, usually we save trips to it for special occasions, like birthdays or Mother’s Day. No matter what day we go, its always really busy, but I can wait through any long line for some of that delicious Cheesecake Factory food! But you actually don’t have to wait for that wonderful food, spend a lot, or even leave your home, if you know how to make the dishes yourself! Here are 20 Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipes! As anyone who has been to the Cheesecake Factory knows, they have a lot more than… [Read More]
Easy No-Bake Chocolate Bunny Treats
You guys know I love easy recipes and that I love chocolate. So when I can combine the two? Instant new favorite recipe! I recently got a cute new silicone baking pan with bunny face molds, and was trying to decide what to make first. I figured I couldn’t go wrong with a no-bake chocolate recipe! I added the sprinkles for some extra color and crunch! To try these for yourself, take a look at my recipe for these Easy No-Bake Chocolate Bunny Treats! I think these chocolate bunny treats taste kind of like fudge! They’re just so chocolaty and… [Read More]
