The perfect springtime dessert – this Strawberry Shortcake is just the thing for those times when the strawberries look so good at the market that you buy way too many (that happens to me every spring.) I prefer to make shortcake biscuits in this dessert, rather than traditional buttermilk biscuits, […]
Dessert
Really Raspberry Pie and Tartlets
I could eat fresh raspberries every day, and this is one of my favorite ways to eat them. This jammy, creamy pie is as fresh and bright as fruit pies get. Half the raspberries are cooked while the other half are added fresh for the most wonderful, intense berry flavor. […]
Lemon Drop Cookies
When our family’s favorite vendor, Erin, stopped selling these Lemon Drop Cookies at our local farmer’s market, I had to find a way to recreate them myself. They have just the right texture – crunchy and soft, without being cakey. The crushed up Lemonhead candies and icing are the perfect […]
Creamy Peach Pie
This pie is the reason I planted two peach trees next to my house when I moved in, years ago. I had to have enough peaches to make lots and lots of these glorious pies in the summertime. It’s so good that when the fresh peaches are gone from our […]
Perfect Lemon Bars
If you are a lemon lover, you will love the bright, tart creaminess of these Perfect Lemon Bars. (I may love them even better than Iced Lemon Cookies!) The shortbread crust is just the right texture and makes the perfect base for the lemon filling. Sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar, it’s […]
Whipped Cream
So quick and easy to make – fresh whipped cream takes just a few minutes and is perfect on everything from pies and pastries to fresh berries. See the notes below for Spiced Whipped Cream and Stabilized Whipped Cream – which stays fluffy and light for a lot longer.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Two of the best things about Spring are the sweet strawberries and the tart rhubarb; and nothing is better than the two of them together in a warm Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. I have a wonderful neighbor who likes to share freshly-picked rhubarb with me, but you can easily grow your […]
White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Every once in a while, my family craves something other than the traditional chocolate chip cookie – and this sweet little cookie fits the bill perfectly. It’s moist and chewy with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. I always keep the golden raisins in (I think they pair well […]
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
The yummiest coffee cake, perfect for breakfast with family or brunch with friends. It’s a snap to make and your house will smell heavenly. Bake it in a 9 inch square pan (or loaf pan,) or double the recipe and bake it in a Bundt pan to feed a crowd. […]
Buttery, Flaky Pie Crust
Pastry crust can be intimidating for many new bakers but this recipe is mostly done in a food processor and couldn’t be easier! I’ve included lots of tips and tricks in the notes to help you be successful. Make it several times (you’ll be sure to have lots of willing […]