The kids are back to school and even though the days are still warm and humid, the evenings have a hint of that crisp fall air. With fall comes all of my favorite fall flavors like apple, pumpkin, and caramel. I don't like to buy store bought caramel or caramel sauce because of all of the unnecessary ingredients added to give shelf life. Making your own caramel … [Read more...] about Homemade Caramel Sauce
dessert recipes
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe [In Lemon Cups]
It has been so, so hot here this last week. The heat has had us spending lots of time at the beach, in the water, and enjoying frozen treats to cool off whenever we can. As I've mentioned many times we have a lot of food sensitivities and allergies so when we want a treat of any kind it's almost always homemade. That way we know what is in it and that it's safe for all of … [Read more...] about Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Recipe [In Lemon Cups]
Super Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of picking wild blackberries along a two track road near the lake. To this day if I close my eyes when I taste a fresh blackberry it takes me right back to that place and time. Now I take my children blackberry picking. It's so much fun to watch their excitement when they find a good spot that's plentiful. The wild blackberries … [Read more...] about Super Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
American Flag Cheesecake Bars Recipe
The 4th of July is only days away and my family is so excited that they can hardly stand themselves! We've been making some 4th of July treats and 4th of July crafts the last few days to get us even more in the spirit. These American Flag Cheesecake Bars are a quick and easy 4th of July dessert for any Independence Day get together! They are so delicious and … [Read more...] about American Flag Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Raw Vegan Blackberry Pie Recipe
My mom is a real health nut- the kind that I aspire to be some day! She is always whipping up some delicious vegan, raw food recipe. I am always marveling at how good it tastes and while still being pretty darn healthy! When I received permission to share a raw vegan pie dessert recipe with you from the new cookbook- SWEETLY RAW DESSERTS [Quarry Books, December 2014] by Heather … [Read more...] about Raw Vegan Blackberry Pie Recipe
Easy Shortbread Recipe With Chocolate Drizzle
Sometimes a box of rich chocolate is just what you want to satisfy a craving, but other times a lightly sweetened treat is so much more satisfying. That is where something like a shortbread cookie just lightly drizzled with chocolate comes in. Buttery and flakey- the texture is amazing and it has just enough sweetness to satisfy your sweet tooth. While you can use any … [Read more...] about Easy Shortbread Recipe With Chocolate Drizzle
Super Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe
Our family is always busy this time of year making cookies, candies, and other treats for the holidays. While we love fudge, I never really enjoyed making it before creating this Easy Mint Chocolate Fudge Recipe. So many fudge recipes are complex and require cooking hot sugar which is something I never want to let the kids help with. This super easy fudge … [Read more...] about Super Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe