Desserts, American, July 4th, 600 or more calories Recetas

Purple Passion

This is an old school frozen dessert I learned from my mother-in-law. It's not sophisticated, but is easy and great fun for kids to make (although…

Macadamia Nut Tarts

A mini tart composed of a coconut crust and a macadamia nut filling.

Mocha Latte Pudding Cups

This simple treat is perfect for a potluck or picnic. Served in 4 ounce "mason jars" they are perfectly portable!

The Best Carrot Cake Ever

Rosalie Williams made the best carrot cake when I was a child. It was her specialty at church dinners. As an adult, I got her recipe because I…

Chef Teddy Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate Cheesecake

Creamy and rich with plenty of chocolate flavor.

Pomegranate Apple Pops

In college I had an assignment to choose a fruit and use the structure to inspire a design. I picked the familiar but somewhat boring banana. My…

Best Carrot Cake Recipe

You are going to love this incredibly soft, light and moist Carrot Cake with its ultra-creamy orange zest cream cheese frosting! It truly is the…

Island Cookies

Chocolate chip mixed with coconut and walnuts!

Double Chocolate Cranberry Chunkies

Chocolate chunks and dried cranberries or dried cherries if you like.

Tembleque (Coconut Custard)

Guest Post by Anthony Thompson This weeks post is different and special at the same time. I asked my other half to do a guest post. Anthony has…

Grilled Banana Parfait with Rum Sauce

You all know I love to make desserts on the grill! Bananas + ice cream + rum sauce = an insanely good dessert…

Exquisite Banana/apple bread

The taste when one combines bananas and apples, along with spices is exquisite. It is fun to experiment with a variety of fruits and vegetables.…

Almond Brownies

Found recipe on and absolutely fell in love.

Dark Chocolate Cherry Chews

I love this cookie recipe. Dark chocolate and tart cherries how can it get any better? When I make these they don't stay around for long. They are a…