I remember eating Cream Cheese Danishes all the time when I was little. I love how creamy they are, perfectly balanced with a little sweetness, all atop a pillowy croissant. This weekend we made these delightful Pineapple Cream Cheese versions. The pineapple keeps these light and summery.
Have I ever told you how much I love waffles? They can be sweet or savory. Simple or Complex. They’re incredibly versatile and pretty much people pleasers. We’re having some guests over and I wanted to do something different. So, this weekend I’ve created a whole Kellogg’s Eggo Waffle Bar with all kinds of delicious choices. Since, it’s so nice outside, my focus was grilling as much as I possibly can. You can’t beat that smoky flavor the grill adds to everything it touches.
Ok, have you ever heard of a Cruffin?
Now, listen I know what you’re probably thinking. At least, I know what I was thinking. First a Cronut..now a Cruffin. (Shaking my head)
It sounds ridiculous, but it’s really very genius. It’s like a Hybrid Croissant, Muffin. And it’s so delicious. It’s made from Croissant dough. You can use any fillings you want in it. I’m using Raspberry Preserves and a Cream Cheese Filling. The subtle sweetness of the Raspberry and Cream Cheese meets the Flaky Buttery Croissant Dough..and It’s pure heaven.
For Mother’s Day we decided to bake Grandma up some Strawberry and Basil Champagne Cupcakes! A little messy, but seriously delicious! I’ve always loved the subtle combination of Strawberry & Basil. It’s a cocktail pairing favorite of mine. So putting it in a cupcake was a no brainer. The champagne’s alcohol content will cook right out, just leaving the flavor. It also makes them extra fluffy & moist, so what’s not to love! Continue Reading…
We just finished celebrating Easter over here, but the house is still covered in plastic eggs and to be honest, more chocolate than either of us need;)… I kind of have an obsession for Mini Cadbury Eggs. So, when I saw the ten pound bag at Costco, I had to buy them. Just kidding, it wasn’t ten pounds. But, it might as well have been right? Because, no matter how many handfuls I eat of them they don’t seem to be going anywhere. Continue Reading…
My son loves carrot cake , I think that has a lot to do with his love for Peter Rabbit. I’m not a big fan of carrots in general.. But, I find it hard not to love Carrot Cake? Its sweet, and spiced just right. You can even feel good about yourself for getting some carrots in for the day right? Or are those just lies I tell myself..Wink wink, nudge nudge.
Well, you can if you make a few “lighter” changes! So, this is my lightened up version of Carrot Cake Cupcakes topped with Vanilla Cashew Frosting (Dairy Free). Continue Reading…
Breakfast in our house is hectic during the school week. Our morning routine always consists of some quality time at the kitchen table. My son likes to hang out with me over breakfast before he heads off to start his day. And I refuse to waste that quality time standing over a hot stove.
Today I’m making my Healthier Double Chocolate Brownie Bites. To be honest, I have a serious sweet tooth. Sometimes I just crave it and for me trying to substitute an apple or orange just doesn’t cut it. Continue Reading…