Desserts, American, Mardi Gras, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie

I have made this recipe for years. There is none better - or so I've been told by some serious and knowing Creole cooks. And while some may say…

Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Chocolate chiffon cake is a light and spongy cake. Goes well with a heavy chocolate ganaché coating.

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Celestial Pie

Why limit a great dessert like lemon meringue pie to just one kind of citrus fruit? Thanks to orange and lemon, this lovely pie packs a bold…

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Cookies

Quick to make, these bar cookies are a sister version of drop cookies (the dough can actually be made into…

My standard recipe for all of my cakes

I am sure that those of you that look over my cake recipes have noticed a certain pattern with all of my cakes.…

Easy Candied Pecans

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves…

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies

We all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft,…

Layered Banana Cream Pie

This pie is smooth and creamy and, oh so, rich! It makes everyone happy!

Creme de Menthe Pillows

Lemon Coconut Pixies

I shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate.

Open Faced Peach Mango Cobbler w/Crystallized Ginger

Peaches and mangoes are wonderful and bright with natural, juicy sweetness, unmatched by many. This cobbler is…

Aunt Betty's Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

To be honest with you, my aunt’s recipe was chocolate chip cookies, not bars, but I decided to make them into…

Oh the pretty little Puff Pastry Cream Puffs!

Pretty doesn't mean you have to be difficult! These little bite size cream puffs go from kitchen to belly in no…