Category Archives: Desserts & Sweets

Cooking with Hickory Nuts (Hickory Nut Milk, that is)

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I’ve been wanting to do a post about Hickory Nuts ever since my husband brought a bag of them home (to Los Angeles) after he had visited his hometown in Tennessee. That was over 2 years ago! Now we’re living … Continue reading

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Coconut Macadamia Cookies

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Delicious dense and chewy, these cookies are incredible. I love the combination of coconut and macadamia nuts… throw in some white chocolate chips and you’re in for a real treat. These cookies are super easy to make! Makes about 3 … Continue reading

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Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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Ok, I’m just going to admit it now… I’m an Ice Cream Addict. I actually have an entire freezer drawer (see below – it’s actually overflowing into the bottom drawer right now) dedicated to ice cream and other frozen treats … Continue reading

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Almond Cherry Crisp

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The scent of this Almond Cherry Crisp baking filled the house. We couldn’t wait to get a warm scoop of the Crisp with a cold scoop of Vanilla Frozen Yogurt. It was so good. I love the flavor of the … Continue reading

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Dream Cake with Raspberry Filling & Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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This cake is delicious, dense, rich and unforgettable… and the Buttercream Frosting is just perfect! That’s why I decided to call it “Dream Cake”. Since it’s been gone I’ve been dreaming about it. haha I kept the cake in the … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cookie Bites

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These are one of my favorite go-to cookies when I want to make something that I’m sure everyone will love! The simple basic recipe couldn’t be easier. You can make your cookies regular size if you’d like, but I prefer … Continue reading

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Homemade Cherry Ice Cream

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When I was a little girl my favorite flavor of ice cream was cherry. I loved to find the big juicy cherries in the cold sweet ice cream. I have memories of my Daddy taking me to get ice cream … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Honey Brownies ~ and they’re Gluten Free!

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Nothing takes me back to my childhood faster than a peanut butter brownie. I’d had chocolate brownies before and loved them, but nothing compares to a delicious and moist peanut butter brownie. I still remember the first time I had … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Swirl

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I love peanut butter and chocolate together. Honestly, I could eat chocolate everyday. My husband avoids chocolate. He loves it, but he feels it may trigger his migraines. So, to satisfy both of us I made some plain and some … Continue reading

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Mini Pecan Pastries

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Most weekends I like to make some type of sweet (or 2) that we can enjoy throughout the week. So, this time I decided to put a spin on one of my husband’s favorites – Pecan Pie. These mini pecan … Continue reading

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SAUCY MAMA’S Sliced Recipe Contest – Dessert Showdown Mango Mustard Custard Phyllo Cake topped with Brown Butter Bourbon Caramel Sauce & Bourbon Whipped Cream

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I was elated to hear that I had made it into the final round of the Saucy Mama Sliced Recipe Contest! It’s been fun experimenting with mustard in cooking. What I’ve discovered, even though I’ve always loved mustard on hot … Continue reading

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2 Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

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Sometimes you just want a cupcake. Right?! Not an entire cake, not a half dozen cupcakes… just one cupcake. Well, yesterday was my birthday and I didn’t want a whole cake around the house all week, tempting me, so I … Continue reading

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Homemade Fresh Blueberry Pie

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Fresh blueberry pie is so delectable. I love it. The flavors just burst in your mouth, filling it with the sweetness of plump, juicy blueberries. Accompanied with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt it’s one of my favorites. You could … Continue reading

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