Dessert
A dessert is a sweet course typically served at the end of a meal. It can take many forms, including cakes, pies, pastries, ice cream, fruit, and puddings.
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Raspberry Lemonade
If you love raspberries and lemons as much as we do, you will love this refreshing warm weather drink.
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Nantucket Pie
A New England favorite, this Nantucket Pie is not really a pie. It’s more like a cake. It’s delicious whether you call it a pie or a cake!
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Easy Lemon Curd
Don’t let the name fool you! Easy equals yummy! This is a heavenly lemon spread. It’s delicious on scones, English muffins, biscuits, toast or pancakes. Or blend it with an equal amount of whipped cream and serve as an elegant dessert.
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Raspberry Gelato
This is the recipe that prompted me to buy an ice cream maker attachment for my Kitchen Aid mixer.
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Mock Apple Pie
My Mother made Mock Apple Pie when we were growing up. You would swear that there are apples in the pie!
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Lemony Lemon Cake
This is the first cake that my great-granddaughter ever learned to make when she was eight years old. This was a favorite recipe of her great great-grandmother, and it is a staple dessert in our family. Tips for making this delicious cake… You may substitute lemon instant pudding for the lemon gelatin. The melted butter is a later addition made…
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Carrot Cake Supreme
Carrot Cake Supreme is loaded with carrots, crushed pineapple and pecans or walnuts! This cake is for those who love their cakes stuffed with goodies. Actually, this could be considered a distant cousin of a fruitcake. Carrot cake is a type of cake that is made primarily with grated carrots, which add moisture and sweetness to the cake. The cake…
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Rhubarb Strawberry Pie
It’s a wonderful time of the year when strawberries and rhubarb are in season. They are delicious paired together in a pie. About rhubarb… It amazes me that many people don’t know what rhubarb is. Many ask “What does it look like.” I can only tell them that it looks like red celery stalks, although its color can range from…
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Sweet Mexican Rice Pudding
A favorite in our family, this is an authentic Mexican rice pudding recipe using a cinnamon stick. Raisins are optional for those who don’t care for them. It’s a good thing that everyone in our family loves them because we usually throw in an extra handful as we’re preparing the dish.
