Peach Pie the Old Fashioned Two Crust Way

Description This is a simple, quick, old fashioned, baked, two crust peach pie made with fresh peaches and simple ingredients. It’s great during summer peach season. Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) package pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1 egg, beaten 5 cups sliced peeled peaches 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup all-purpose flour … Read more

Cream Cheese Frosting II

Description This is a wonderfully creamy frosting that goes well with pumpkin bread, carrot cake, chocolate cake, on cookies, or between cookies. If you want chocolate frosting, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup cocoa, according to how rich you want it. Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 2 cups sifted … Read more

Polish Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Description Delicious and warm. Wake up and smell the coffee cake. I love this recipe, although it is a bit time-consuming. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar ½ cup butter 1 egg 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 (8 ounce) packages … Read more

Stuffed Strawberries

Description Yum, yum! Sometimes I add some finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate. These are perfect for baby showers or wedding showers. A plastic sandwich bag can be used instead of a pastry bag by filling with the cream cheese mix and making a tiny cut in the corner. Ingredients 1 pint fresh strawberries 1 (8 ounce) … Read more

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Description These cookies have a sweet peanut butter cup center. Ingredients 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter … Read more

Gramma’s Date Squares

Description A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother’s recipe, which my whole family loves. Ingredients 1 ½ cups rolled oats 1 ½ cups sifted pastry flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup packed brown sugar ¾ cup butter, softened ¾ pound pitted dates, diced 1 cup water ⅓ … Read more

Sturdy Whipped Cream Frosting

Description This is a YUMMY whipped cream frosting that is very stable and does not melt at room temperature unlike many standard whipped cream frostings. It also makes a GREAT dip for fresh fruit — not too sweet, just right! This recipe is GREAT for a stand mixer but will work with any good mixer. … Read more

Homemade Melt-In-Your-Mouth Dark Chocolate (Paleo)

Description Homemade chocolate that melts in your mouth. Made without artificial ingredients or waxes, this wholesome treat is ideal for the health conscious individual who enjoys an indulgent treat. Sweetness can be tweaked to taste, and add-in ingredients and combinations are endless. Enjoy! Ingredients ½ cup coconut oil ½ cup cocoa powder 3 tablespoons honey … Read more

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Description This makes an excellent cheesecake, similar to one you would get in a restaurant. Great for special occasions! Garnish with white chocolate curls if desired. Ingredients 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons white sugar ¼ cup butter, melted 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch ½ cup … Read more

Chef John’s Lemon Bars

Description This is one of my favorite cookies of all time, although technically they’re closer to a pie than a cookie. Nothing prepares you for that intense, awesome sweet-tart lemon flavor and custard, perfectly contrasted against that crisp, sweet buttery shortbread cookie. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature ¼ … Read more