This Blackberry & Vanilla Charlotte is old-fashioned and elegant. It tastes delicious and is a stunning centerpiece for spring and summer gatherings. This cake features ladyfingers and sponge cake layered with vanilla bean custard and blackberry mousse.   What you need for the sponge cake…

If you love Lemon Drop cocktails, you’ll love this Maraschino Lemon Drop. This cocktail has the flavors of Limoncello and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur. Top it off with Luxardo cherries for the perfect Lemon Drop.   What you need   Limoncello Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Lemon juice…

This Meyer Lemon Tart is sweet and tart, with a delicious buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion, from Easter to Mother’s Day. I love Meyer Lemons. They are named for Frank Meyer, who introduced them to the U. S. in the early 20th century. They…

This Berry Pavlova will be the star of the dessert table at any gathering. It is especially great in the spring. The meringue is crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. Topped with rich whipped cream and juicy berries. Beautiful and absolutely delicious!…

  Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is the perfect dessert showpiece for Easter. This cake is moist and delicious. The addition of cream cheese icing and chopped walnuts gives it the traditional flavor you’re looking for. I have also made carrot cake as beautiful…

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry “Carrots” in Dirt Cake is just what you need on your Easter table. This dish looks fantastic and tastes even better.   For the Chocolate Dipped Strawberry “Carrots”   You’ll need about a dozen large strawberries and a bag of orange melting…

These Easter Chick Cookies are so easy and fun to make. Start with a cake mix and end up with these cute cookies. They make a great project for kids.   What you need   Yellow or lemon cake mix Eggs Shortening Lemon extract Yellow…

My family often spends Easter at my sister’s house. Every year I try to come up with a new and different spring cocktail to make. Cherry Lime Spiked Lemonade can be made for a crowd, one drink at a time or as a non-alcoholic drink.…

Traditional Irish Colcannon is the original St. Patrick’s Day favorite. Mashed potatoes with cabbage and corned beef. Originally made as a meal, you can use this as a main dish or side dish. Did you know that corned beef and cabbage began in America, not…

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage is the perfect meal for St. Patrick’s Day. Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots are delicious cooked low and slow. This dish is easy to put together and cooks itself while you make an Irish Whiskey Cake.   What you…

For all you Irish Whiskey lovers, this Irish Whiskey Cake is for you! This cake is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and is loaded with Irish Whiskey flavor.  Honestly, you may need a water back. I bring one of these cakes to my office for…