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Berry Pavlova

Berry Pavlova

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

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

  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

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry “Carrots” in Dirt Cake

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…

Easter Chick Cookies

Easter Chick Cookies

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…

Cherry Lime Spiked Lemonade

Cherry Lime Spiked Lemonade

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

Traditional Irish Colcannon

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 Originally made as a meal, you can use this as a main dish or side dish.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

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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…

Irish Whiskey Cake

Irish Whiskey Cake

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…

Valentine’s Day Treats

Valentine’s Day Treats

There is no better way to show your love than a with platter of Valentine’s Day Treats! Use your charcuterie board or a large platter to arrange beautifully iced sugar cookies and chocolate sugar cookies. Add in chocolate dipped strawberries and raspberries. Then top it…

Maraschino Prosecco Cocktail

Maraschino Prosecco Cocktail

Maraschino Prosecco Cocktail is as unique as it is delicious. A beautiful cocktail for your Valentine’s Day celebration!   What you need   Pink prosecco Luxardo maraschino liqueur Lemons Sugar cubes Almond extract Maraschino cherries     How to make Maraschino Prosecco Cocktail   Crush…

Limoncello Prosecco Cocktail

Limoncello Prosecco Cocktail

Limoncello Prosecco Cocktail is tart and delicious. Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Your special someone will love it!   What you need   Prosecco Limoncello Lemons Sugar cubes   How to make Limoncello Prosecco Cocktails   Crush sugar cubes or use granulated sugar. Zest a lemon…

Mandarin Prosecco Cocktail

Mandarin Prosecco Cocktail

Mandarin Prosecco Cocktail is a slightly sweeter version of a Mimosa. An excellent addition to your Valentine’s Day menu!   What you need   Prosecco Mandarin oranges Sugar cubes Almond extract     How to make Mandarin Prosecco Cocktail Using a vegetable peeler, peel slices…