Desserts · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Chai Carrot Pie

Did you know that February is National Carrot Month? Neither did I, until I was asked to take part in an online “Carrot Party” with my fellow bakers and bloggers on Instagram. I decided to step out of my comfort zone a little, and instead of doing one of my tried and true carrot recipes,… Continue reading Chai Carrot Pie

Desserts · pies

Blueberry Pie

There is something so warm and comforting about homemade blueberry pie.  I love blueberries because even when they aren’t in season, they are readily available frozen and almost as good that way in baked goods. Usually I make a blueberry pie with a double crust, nice and thick, which is the recipe I’m sharing with… Continue reading Blueberry Pie

Desserts · Easter · pies

Shortbread Lemon Tart

Well you guys, I have found a lemon dessert that will knock your socks off.  It’s basically a lemon bar, but look how much prettier it is than a lemon bar.  It’s one of the easiest things I’ve ever made, it’s gorgeous, and it is so lemony and delicious. This lemon tart has a perfect,… Continue reading Shortbread Lemon Tart

Desserts · pies

Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

I’ll start off by saying this is not my Grandma’s lemon meringue pie recipe- but it’s somebody’s Grandma’s lemon meringue pie recipe.  I found it on allrecipes when I went searching for their highest rated tried and true lemon meringue recipe.  I found these amazing, beautiful, sweetened dried lemon slices at Trader Joes and I just… Continue reading Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

Desserts · pies

Rose Apple Tart

I made this rose apple tart quite quickly when I realized I needed a dessert for New Years Eve and after a week of holiday laziness, had nothing ingredients-wise other than 4 apples and some vanilla ice cream.  Not quite enough to make a full deep-dish apple pie, but plenty for an open faced apple… Continue reading Rose Apple Tart

Cakes and Cupcakes · chocolate · Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake

Our friend Luke had a birthday last week and we had a BBQ to celebrate.  When I asked him what kind of birthday cake he wanted, he said to let my five year old son, Charlie pick.  This is what we ended up with. A fudgy, dense chocolate cake, layered with hot fudge filling, and… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake

brownies · Desserts

Marshmallow Crunch Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

My name is Shannon and I am a person who frequently makes baked goods to bring to a gathering and forgets them at home. I did not used to be this way. I swear, having my third child has turned my brain to mush. I used to be so organized and put together.  I had… Continue reading Marshmallow Crunch Peanut Butter Brownie Bars