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

Desserts · pies

Raspberry Cream Pie

Every year, I have a group of girlfriends come over to watch The Oscars. We drink lots of wine, we all bring an appetizer or dish to share, we all critique the styles of the rich and famous on the red carpet and wager who will or will not win each award.  It’s very good… Continue reading Raspberry Cream Pie