No-brainer Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Squares

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Cheesecake Squares are a great recipe for when you don’t have tons of time to make a proper cheesecake, or if you only have one block of cream cheese in the fridge and can’t make it to the store to buy any more. Cheesecake purists can omit the jam from the recipe with no other changes. I enjoyed the jam in these squares, but next time around I’m going to go the purist route. Ready for the recipe?

Pantry recipes: Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are great for when you aren’t in the mood to make pie crust from scratch. Chewy and chocolaty. It is hard to go wrong when you are dealing with pecans and chocolate. Most of the ingredients in this recipe are ones that we have on hand at all times, so it is great for a spur of the moment sweet treat.

No-brainer Recipes: Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Rice Krispies

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Rice Krispy Treats are a classic childhood dessert. It was a special night in our house when mom pulled out the ingredients to make a batch, and you can bet they were gone by the next day. I wanted to jazz up the classic recipe so I went on a recipe search. Up came this recipe that included peanut butter in the krispy mix, with a dunk in melted chocolate to finish it off. They are deliciously addictive.

No-brainer Recipe: Strawberry Banana Bread

Strawberry Banana Bread

Have you ever had a delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothie? I took inspiration from that and created this tasty recipe for Strawberry Banana Bread. To up the yum factor, try toasting this in a toaster oven or in a skillet with just a dab of butter. Strawberry Banana Bread Makes one loaf 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 3 large very ripe bananas 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream or 1 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking

Easter Dessert – Lemon Gooey Bars

Lemon Gooey Bars

Easter is almost here and with it comes (hopefully) better weather and more sunshine. If you are attending an Easter party or potluck, or perhaps are just in the mood for a delicious dessert, this recipe for Lemon Gooey Bars hits the spot. They are absolutely delicious! The bars have a chewy lemon bottom with a sweet, creamy topping. The bars are more sweet than tart, so if you prefer a more tart flavor, be sure to read the recipe below for additions you can

No-brainer Recipe: Blueberry Crumb Bars

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Something about these Blueberry Crumb Bars struck me as old fashioned. Simple, yet delicious. I kept mine in the fridge to cool before cutting into squares. I put them back in the fridge and served them cold, which to me was far better tasting than serving at room temperature. Enjoy! Blueberry Crumb Bars About 16 servings 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shortening 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional) 4 cups fresh

Valentine’s Day Dessert: Cream Puffs with Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream

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If ever there was a holiday to splurge on a delicious dessert, it is Valentine’s Day. Cream Puffs, although they may seem daunting, are extremely easy to make. If you are feeling a bit indulgent, drizzle melted chocolate over the shells before dusting with powdered sugar. Cream Puff Shells Makes 20 – 25 Puffs 1/2 cup butter 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). 2.In a large pot, bring water and