Apple Pie with Cheese Cracker Streusel

Apple Pie with Cheese Cracker Streusel

My son had been asking for a dessert with apples and cheese for awhile, so when I found this recipe I knew it would make him happy.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Pie- 1 prepared pie crust 4 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced 

Chocolate Cherry Mousse Cake

Chocolate Cherry Mousse Cake

Do you love chocolate covered cherries? This is a chocolate cake with two kinds of chocolate cake, a cherry filling, chocolate ganache, and is topped with both milk and dark chocolate cherries. Originally this was only going to be a 2 layer cake. However, my 

Chocolate Cake Balls

Chocolate Cake Balls

I was flipping a cake pan over to cool a chocolate cake on a wire rack when my two year old ran up and grabbed my legs. I dropped the cake and it broke into lots of pieces. I didn’t want the cake to go 

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Do you love cinnamon rolls? How about a cinnamon roll sugar cookie with a maple icing? These are fantastic. Mine turned out much bigger than I anticipated so be sure to leave space on your baking sheet. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Cookie Dough- 

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

My son Steven found the recipe these cookies are based on in a book during second grade. I have made a few adaptations over the years, but after experimenting with countless other chocolate chip cookie recipes these have remained our favorite. If you love soft 

Healthier Peanut Butter Pie

Healthier Peanut Butter Pie

I love peanut butter pie, but I try not to consume a thousand calories in a dessert. This dessert is full of calcium and protein and just as decadent as most versions of peanut butter pie I have tasted. Ingredients: Crust- 1 sleeve chocolate graham 

Yule Log

Yule Log

This is a Christmas tradition my kids adore!  They look forward to our Yule Log and start asking in December when we are making it.  You can adapt this recipe using different flavors of cake, filling, etc..  Be creative with the decorating and just have 

Mini-Cheesecakes with Berry Jam Topping

Mini-Cheesecakes with Berry Jam Topping

Who doesn’t love cheesecake? These mini cheesecakes are made with reduced fat cream cheese and nonfat Greek yogurt to help cut down on the fat. The berry jam topping is optional, but adds natural sweetness and a burst of fruity flavors. Recipe adapted from Fixate 

Peanut Butter Mouse

Peanut Butter Mouse

I never would have imagined tofu could taste so indulgent and delicious! This dessert is packed full of protein and simple to make in minutes. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 14 ounce pack soft (silken) tofu 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup creamy 

No Bake Mini Blueberry and Blackberry Pies

No Bake Mini Blueberry and Blackberry Pies

I love fruity pies! These blueberry and blackberry pies are full of flavor, easy to make, and as healthy as a pie can be. Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs (graham cracker crumbs work too) 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup