candy · chocolate · cookies · Desserts

Mickey Mouse “Take 5 Bar” Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

Here is a list of the things in life that I love.  My family.  Disneyland.  Christmas. Pie. Snow.  Fall.  Puppy Breath. Take 5 Bars.    Any time I can combine a few of these things together, it is a good thing. My family is taking our bi-annual trip to Disneyland this fall, and I am… Continue reading Mickey Mouse “Take 5 Bar” Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

banana recipes · Desserts · pies

Banana Cream Pie in Nilla Wafer Crust (Ah-mazing.)

Banana Pudding.  The ol’ dessert with nilla wafers, boxed pudding mix, and bananas layered on top of each other.  A childhood classic comfort food.  I am a total pudding snob and since I know I can make homemade pudding in 15 minutes that will be SO much better, I always make it that way.  The… Continue reading Banana Cream Pie in Nilla Wafer Crust (Ah-mazing.)

bars · cookies · Desserts

Apple Snickerdoodle Blondies

Everybody who reads this blog knows that my original dish soap worthy recipe, my number two weakness, (next to pie) is my recipe for Snickerdoodle Blondies.  They are my absolute favorite thing.  Like, ever. Until today, I didn’t know there was a way to improve upon them.  But it turns out, you learn something new… Continue reading Apple Snickerdoodle Blondies

candy · chocolate · Desserts · Healthy and Delicious · whole 30 paleo

5 Ingredient, 5 Minute: Primal Fudge

As I have mentioned previously, my husband and I recently completed the Whole30 challenge.  Basically we went for 30 days eating only whole, unprocessed foods.  No sugar, no dairy, no grains, no legumes, no alcohol (gasp!) In other words: 30 days of torture. That said, we had amazing results in our health and our waistlines,… Continue reading 5 Ingredient, 5 Minute: Primal Fudge

Desserts · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving) · pies

5 Ingredient, 5 MINUTE Apple Tart

You guys.  This is one of the best desserts I have ever made, and you know I don’t say that lightly.  It was perfection.  The buttery flaky puff pastry.  The sweet brown sugar and cinnamon mixed with the tart granny smith apples.  It could not have been better balanced or more delicious.  And I slaved… Continue reading 5 Ingredient, 5 MINUTE Apple Tart

bars · Desserts

“Starbucks” Michigan Cherry Oat Bars

I’ve spoken of my Starbucks addiction before, most recently, I barred my Starbucks soul to you all in a confessional while I was describing my Starbucks Iced Lemon Pound Cake to you all.  The addiction continues. When I posted that recipe on my Facebook page, a friend of mine commented and said now she just… Continue reading “Starbucks” Michigan Cherry Oat Bars

cinnamon rolls · Desserts

Baked Churros – Same Taste, Less Guilt

It’s no secret to anybody who knows me that I love Disneyland.  It is my happiest place.  I love that the second I enter through the tunnel, I no longer feel like a 34 year old; I feel like a 7 year old.  Well, now I have three kids, so maybe I’ve aged to like… Continue reading Baked Churros – Same Taste, Less Guilt