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Simply delicious Cherry Apple Pie

June 25, 2019 by Michele 4 Comments

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Patriotic desserts have never looked this good!  Apple Cherry Pie has tender tart apples and tart red cherries all mixed in a flaky pie crust with just the right amount of sweet juices in it!  Perfect for a summertime BBQ or a Fourth of July Celebration!

 

Star top crust on cherry apple pie in a red pie plate

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Mini Eggnog Cakes with Praline Topping

November 30, 2018 by Michele 12 Comments

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Mini Eggnog Cakes will be everyone’s favorite food gifts this Christmas! Slightly sweet, moist eggnog flavored cake that’s light and delicious. Topped with homemade pecan praline topping to make a perfect treat.

individual eggnog cake on a plate with praline topping dripping over the top
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Blueberry Buckle Recipe

July 27, 2018 by Michele 10 Comments

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This Blueberry Buckle Recipe is full of fresh juicy blueberries in a moist crumb cake that is topped with a crunchy sweet streusel for a bite of sweet, tart, moist and crunch in every bite!  Ideal for serving as a dessert or a breakfast cake!

 

Moiist crumb cake with fresh blueberries on the buckle

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Filed Under: breakfast, brunch, Christmas, comfort foods, desserts, Easter, Food Gifts, Holiday, New Years!, SWEETS

Creamy Lemon Ice Cream

July 20, 2018 by Michele 26 Comments

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Creamy Lemon Ice Cream is made simply in your freezer (no-churn) with fresh homemade wholesome ingredients.  Serve them scooped on cones or in lemon boats for impressive easy entertaining!

Individual Lemon shells holding fresh no churn lemon ice cream

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Lemon Scented Blueberry Muffins

June 20, 2018 by Michele 30 Comments

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Blueberry Lemon Muffins are moist on the inside, packed full of juicy blueberries in every bite. The top is crunchy with glazed lemon butter dipped in sugar. Perfect for taking on the go, getting together with friends or to serve at a morning meeting.

 

Lemon Scented Blueberry Muffins are moist on the inside, packed full of juicy blueberries in every bite. The top is crunchy and glazed with hints of lemon butter and lastly sprinkled with sugar. Perfect for taking on the go, getting together with friends or to serve at a morning meeting.

Today Im sharing a recipe for Blueberry Lemon Muffins with you.  This recipe is variation from a recipe that I learned in a professional cooking class.  It starts with a great base and over the course of the years I’ve tweaked it with many different variations.

This recipe really taught me how playing with the ingredients can affect the end result.  Over the years I’ve tried using different oils versus butter for variations on the moistness.  More and less sugar for changing the sweetness.  And different ratios of flour and baking powder to change the crumb to the density of the muffins…. 

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Cherry Pie Bars- Cherry Kuchen Recipe

May 17, 2018 by Michele 5 Comments

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Cherry Pie Bars (Cherry Kuchen bars)  are an easy make- ahead dessert for Summer BBQ’s!  Tart cherries give a burst of flavor over the tender crumb bar in every bite!

 

Cherry Kuchen Bars on a plate for eating… 

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Hi! I’m Michele.  I believe no matter how busy you are you can entertain without stress while making great tasting food that people will rave about.  Read more here…

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