Sunflower Butter and Chocolate Balls

Sunflower Butter and Chocolate Balls

One of my sons is allergic to peanut butter and made the comment that he had never tasted my favorite combination of peanut butter and chocolate, so I decided to make him some “peanut butter” balls with his sunflower butter.  You can use peanut butter 

Bloody Cheesecake Bars with Broken Glass Caramel and Raspberry Sauce

Bloody Cheesecake Bars with Broken Glass Caramel and Raspberry Sauce

I made these for a Halloween party and my kids and I couldn’t resist sampling at each step.  My kids said this was one of the best desserts ever and that it looked like something you would see on Food Network which is my favorite 

Pumpkin Everything Cake (Spicecake, Cheesecake, and Pumpkin Pie Pudding Frosting)

Pumpkin Everything Cake (Spicecake, Cheesecake, and Pumpkin Pie Pudding Frosting)

This is a pumpkin cake I will be making every year.  It combines spice cake, cheesecake, and pumpkin pudding all into one delectable dessert. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: One 16.5-ounce box spice cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box) 32 ounces 

Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake with Cranberry Topping

Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake with Cranberry Topping

This is by far the best pumpkin cheesecake I have ever made.  The gingersnap crust, ricotta filling, pumpkin spices, and tartness from the cranberry sauce made this a memorable dessert. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Crust- 1 14 ounce bag Gingersnaps 4 tablespoons extra 

2 Ingredient Healthy Fudge

2 Ingredient Healthy Fudge

Dates can provide texture and sweetness to many desserts and other foods.  I have been using dates in a variety of recipes over the last year.  These 2 or 3 ingredient fudge tastes decadent, but uses only natural sugars.  You can use 2 cups of 

Nut Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Nut Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are my absolute favorite and I make them several times a year. I always feel bad because my son with a nut allergy is left out, so this time instead of using peanut butter I used his sunflower butter. The cookies still 

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are my favorite type of cookies and my son loves spiders, so when I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it.  I used a nut free butter because my son is allergic to peanuts, but you can use peanut 

Pumpkin Pecan Crunch

Pumpkin Pecan Crunch

These are fantastic if you love pumpkin and pecans.  This reminds me of pumpkin pie with a crunchy pecan topping. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree 1 cup heavy cream 4 large eggs ¼ cup Stevia or ½ cup 

Pumpkin and Greek Yogurt Thumbprint Cookies

Pumpkin and Greek Yogurt Thumbprint Cookies

These cookies pack a punch of pumpkin with a tang in the center from Greek yogurt (or cream cheese).  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon plus some for sprinkling 

3 Ingredient Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

3 Ingredient Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

These brownies come together in a matter of minutes for a quick rich and decadent dessert. These are also keto friendly if that is your thing. Ingredients-  1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (I used Pongo Chocolate Hazelnut Plus Protein) 1 large egg 2 tablespoons  superfine blanched almond flour Directions-