The Poteet Strawberry Festival is this weekend & I’m dedicating the rest of the week to this small town’s award winning berries! I mean, I’ve got to because last week I bought a flat. And, in case you’re not up on your agricultural measurements a flat equals 12 pints (or hallocks) of strawberries. We ate this yummy galette, but the rest of the yummies I’m posting this week went to my hub’s & daughter’s work. Lawd, that was a lot of strawberries.
I have been making this easy, yet showy dessert for years. And, every time I make it I have to pinch myself when I think about how effortless it is to prepare. Seriously, one of my fav desserts for a dinner party. You can make it a day ahead, which is really the most awesome part! I use store bought lemon curd. And, before you say anything, just know they sell a ton of quality options! I’m all about the convenience, especially when someone has already done the hard work for you! Enjoy!
Its almost St. Patty’s Day & I found the perfect cake to celebrate all things Irish in style! I found this recipe on Instagram at “katiebird bakes.” I checked out the ingredients and was intrigued – Guinness dark beer & olive oil…hmmmmm. I had to try it! It did not disappoint! The cake is very moist, even though it has no eggs in it. The flavor is outstanding & the frosting…well, let’s just say I could have eaten a bowl of that fluffy, Irish Cream flavored, yumminess all by itself. The link to the recipe is below.
https://www.katiebirdbakes.com/single-layer-guinness-cake-with-irish-cream-frosting/
This is your lucky day! You’re gonna love me for finding & then baking these cookies. They are topped with brown butter icing, and it is fantastic! I found the recipe for these tender morsels at Sally’s Baking Addiction. I followed her recipe exactly, & they are perfect! Just what you need for St. Patty’s Day! No luck needed ~ just read the darn the recipe & follow it!!! LINK to the RECIPE:
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/pistachio-cookies
Oh, yes I did make Samah Dada’s (@dadaeats on Instagram) CHOCOLATE CHIP TAHINI CAKE for our dessert, last night!! This cute foodie has a tremendous following & a way with words & FOOD! Have you seen her on the Today Show ~ just precious! I am officially addicted to this luscious cake! I have a big #cancersurvivor follow up on Tuesday & I always take the doctor a treat ~ guess what he’s getting this time?! Link to the recipe is below!!
This take on Chocolate Pots de Créme is very decadent. The addition of orange liqueur makes this dessert extra special. Check out the recipe here: Chocolate Pots de Crème
And don’t be intimidated – this luscious dessert is made in a blender! Have a great Saturday – and hurry and make these for your Oscar Night Party!
Need a dessert idea for Valentines Day. Want to impress, but not be stressed? These jars of fluffy, creamy decadence are what you need for your Valentine’s dinner menu. This make ahead dessert always has my guests scratching their heads & asking if this girlie (me) could really be that talented. I mean, even the title sounds fancy. And, the whole darn thing is made in a blender. Make it y’all!
Dropping off these Valentine cuties to my daughter’s school tomorrow ~ she’s a principal! Shhh…don’t tell her, it’s a surprise! I cheated on the cake part, but the frosting is the real deal ~ made w/all the sugars & butter AND freeze dried raspberries & pink lemon juice!! Tart & sassy!
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES on deck! These are the moistiest (not a typo) & fudgiest bars ever, and an absolute must for your valentine baking! Don’t you just L O V E the chocolate drizzle & salt flakes. I also make these with a white chocolate drizzle and rose petals. Use your imagination for inventive toppings, but…Use. This. Recipe. It’s so gooood! I used Hershey’s cocoa & semi-sweet chocolate chips to make these irresistible chocolate treats! Mailed half to my niece and sent the rest to my hubs work – had to get them out of the house and away from my tummy! These guys are addictive!
The first time I made these my hubs was like, “Fruitcake cookies? Not sure about that.” Once he tried them, he was hooked! They are so light & so tasty! And, the lemon drizzle ~ YAAAS!!!!
