AN AFTER DINNER VALENTINE’S DAY DESSERT TREAT

With only three days before Valentine’s day, I thought I would share a simple, yet delicious after dinner dessert treat. Whether you will be celebrating with your friends or with your valentine, you can create this festive and stylish drink & dessert bar for all to enjoy. Chocolate and wine…the perfect synergy! I picked up…

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A St. Patrick’s Day Treat: MINT-CHOCOLATE MOUSE MINI FILLO SHELLS

Whether you’re Irish, Irish at heart, or simply enjoy any excuse to celebrate any and every holiday, I made these easy peasy mini dessert treats – a sweet ending to any brunch or dinner but especially a St. Patrick’s day celebration! These irresistible chocolate-mint combo mini cups are adorable and are filled with layers of light, creamy and…

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A Valentine’s day Treat: HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY GLAZED DONUTS

In the past, I tried the easy and foolproof way to make donuts by frying up Pillsbury Grand biscuit dough. This time, I wanted to make donuts from scratch – using ingredients I already have in the pantry. I found this baked donut recipe by Creations by Kara and since I had strawberries left in the fridge,…

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MINI LEMON YOGURT CAKES {A BAREFOOT CONTESSA RECIPE}

When it comes to sweets, I love to indulge in the nostalgic sweetness of summer with a light and citrus flavored dessert.  At the end of a busy weekend, I chose to make a reliable and favorite Ina Garten recipe like this Lemon Yogurt Cake. Rather than using one loaf pan, I had decided to use my mini loaf pans and divided the…

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