Cherry Cobbler Bars: Easy Dessert Recipe

cherry cobbler bars

These Cherry Cobbler Bars were inspired by a few  different images of Cherry Bars floating around the web lately (especially one from The Recipe Critic).    I usually prefer a made-from-scratch approach, but I’ve had a can of cherry pie filling sitting around in the pantry for some time now and I wanted something I could [...]

Figgy Eggnog Holiday Tree Tower Pie

assembling christmas tree tower dessert

Move over figgy pudding, there is a new dessert in town.  This Napoleon style Christmas Tree tower dessert is made by stacking sugared crusts with glazed figs & pistachios and eggnog whipped cream.  This is just my sort of dessert, you see my fave part of pie is the crust, and it is a focal [...]

Pumpkin Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe

Pumpkin Eggnog cheesecake recipe

Twas’ the night before Thanksgiving, and visions of cheesecakes and pies danced in my head… the only thing was, I couldn’t quite decide what  holiday dessert to make.  It was getting late, so rather than push my fickle mind into a decision, I decided to go with a “fly by the seat of me pants” [...]

Healthy Snacking with Libby’s, and Mini Oatmeal Pear Tarts Recipe

mini pear tarts

This Saturday my daughter and I will be attending a soccer clinic at the North Providence Youth Soccer Association hosted by Libby’s & Olympic soccer star Brandi Chastain.  The event is part of the Libby’s Snack Duty Takeover program which highlights the importance of children living healthy and active lifestyles.  Brandi will be presenting a [...]

Gluten Free Pizza Crust : Oatmeal Pizza Dough Recipe

gluten free oatmeal pizza dough recipe

This Gluten Free Pizza Crust is made out of oatmeal. Yup, basic oatmeal with yeast and a few other household ingredients.  No special equipment or ingredients from the specialty food section.  It is pretty quick to make as well.  If the pizza above looks a tad bit boring to you, thank my daughter for that, [...]

Biscotti Dessert Cups: Bite Size Treats with Italian Flair

biscotti cups

Biscotti Dessert Cups are a versatile little dessert filling containers, that are perfect for entertaining.  The cups are sturdy, so easy picked up by guests and the size is small so whether someone just wants a bite, or is in the mood for a full sweet fix they are readily accommodated.  The almond biscotti flavor [...]

Pumpkin Ricotta Pie-Cheesecake Recipe

pumpkin ricotta cheesecake pie

This Pumpkin Ricotta Pie-Cheesecake Recipe is a cross between a cheesecake and traditional Italian ricotta pie, so it is lighter than typical cheesecakes, yet richer than most ricotta pies.  The pumpkin flavor while clearly present is somewhat subtle.  The recipe makes a small pie,  if you have many guests, you may want to double this [...]

Ultimate Pie Crust Recipe: Buttery Flakey Homemade Crust

big crust

This pie crust recipe is the result of several years of tweaking.  It was developed by compiling a few different pie crust recipes & hints from several sources, and a bit of experimenting.  I have had wonderful results every time with this recipe. You could say this pie crust is a cross between American and [...]