To me there’s nothing better than a good shortbread cookie, and there’s so many great variations. Plus I can keep rolls of them in the fridge and slice and cook them when I need them, or make several varieties and give them for holiday gifts. So I’m going to give you a plain vanilla recipe…
Tag: dessert
Cheesecake with Fruit and Nut Crust (Gluten Free)
Cheesecake is essential for any special gathering. Sometimes I wonder why I bother with anything else. This is not a lower calorie dessert, but it’s the holidays. So, a small slice of really thick, rich cheesecake with fruit and nut crust is the ticket. Put a topping on it or a drizzle of chocolate, but plain…
Sweet Potato Muffins
A dear friend of mine gave me this recipe 30 years ago. These are still the best muffins, especially for the holidays. Sweet Potato Muffins are delicious for breakfast or as a side or even a light dessert. PrintSweet Potato Muffins Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: 2 dozen muffins Ingredients1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1…
Chocolate Cake with Caramel Topping (Gluten Free)
Author: Kathy When you’re gluten free, it’s not hard to find good meals to eat, but really good desserts, well that’s a different story. A friend of mine recently made “the best I ever had” gluten free chocolate cake with a delicious caramel, coconut, pecan topping. It’s from an old recipe file of hers, but…
Sweet Potato Pie
My brother and I have a disagreement over whether the Pumpkin Pie with Cream Topping or the Sweet Potato Pie is better. For me, I just love the Sweet Potato. PrintSweet Potato Pie Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Serving Size: Serves 8-10 Ingredients1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes (bake fresh sweet potatoes and peel) 3/4…