Thin Mint Brownies

Thin Mint Brownies

Packaged brownie mix doesn’t have to be boring. I made these within minutes on a busy Friday night when we just needed some chocolate.   These brownies have a layer of Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies in the middle and were topped with dark chocolate 

Tag-a-Long Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies

Tag-a-Long Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies

I usually make brownies from scratch, but after a long week on a Friday night I decided to cheat and use a box mix with a few upgrades.  These brownies have a layer of Girl Scout Tag A Long cookies in the middle and are 

Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

I was in the mood for strawberries for a Mother’s Day dessert and decided to try this recipe since I had saved it a long time ago.  My family loved this cake.  The strawberry flavor shines and this is a light dessert perfect for the 

Strawberry and Lime Whip

Strawberry and Lime Whip

Strawberry and lime mixed with whipped cream and graham crackers equal a light and tasty dessert. Ingredients: 1 pint strawberries 4 packets Monk Fruit Sweetener or ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest from 1 lime 1 cup heavy cream (very cold) 1 tablespoon 

Strawberry Jello Pie

Strawberry Jello Pie

I was in the mood for strawberries and I wanted a light dessert.  This strawberry jello pie was the perfect answer. I modified this from an old family recipe by using less sugar and making the pie crust myself. I have also made this using mixed 

Rainbow Sherbet Cake with Lime and Orange Curd and Strawberry Buttercream

Rainbow Sherbet Cake with Lime and Orange Curd and Strawberry Buttercream

One of my son’s is famous for requesting elaborate birthday cakes.  I guess that is what I get for letting him watch Food Network before bed with me every night.  This cake is a combination of several recipes in my attempt to create the cake 

Salted Caramel Pretzel Peanut Butter Pie

Salted Caramel Pretzel Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut butter is an absolute staple in my diet.  After a weekend filled with yardwork I was craving something salty and sweet.  This lightened up pie was the perfect answer.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Crust- 2 cups reduced fat pretzels 3 whole reduced 

Espresso Mousse

Espresso Mousse

I love the flavor of espresso anytime of day.  This is a simple light dessert that won’t make you feel guilty for enjoying it. Ingredients: 1 package silken tofu drained ½ cup espresso chips ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch processed) ¼ cup water 

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Lemon is such a delightful flavor.  These cookies have a fantastic texture and sweet and tart glaze.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- Cookies– 2 cups flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil 

Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad

My family always enjoys a dish called Cranberry Fluff at Thanksgiving and Christmas.  My dad must have been craving something similar for the spring because he found a recipe and asked me to lighten it up for Easter dinner.  We found a winner! This recipe