Fresh Peach Galette (Rustic Peach Tart)

I love French food.  There's something about the sound of the words that makes everything sound fancy...and delicious. Take for example, today's recipe: Peach Galette. It's made with Pate Brisee. Yep...it's French.  Doesn't it sound fancy and like it would take some special culinary skill to make it?

                                                                                                                     Well, it 's not...and it doesn't.

Semi Homemade Strawberry Cupcakes {Easy Dessert}

Have I mentioned, lately, how much I love my 14 year old electric oven?  No?  Really?!

You look surprised.

Don't be. The reason that I haven't mentioned how much I adore my oven  is probably because I don't.

                                                                       Not. One. Bit. 

Grilled Summer Peaches With Toasted Pecans and Maple Syrup Glaze

Michigan peaches are in season at my local farmer's market and let me just say that, this year, they're amazing! Oh My Gosh! Have you tasted this summer's peaches!? Today, I'm grilling some summer peaches with a little maple syrup glaze...and serving them with toasted pecans.

Easy Summertime Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe

Aren't summer berries amazing right now!?  They're fabulous in Illinois where I live!  From the local grocer to the farmer's markets, strawberries, raspberries and blue berries are in season and in demand... at least at my home. And what better way to enjoy them than in a fresh strawberry pie with home made glaze and a little whipped cream!

Chocolate French Silk Pie {Recipe}

This year, I'm sending Valentine's Day dinner to my oldest and a few of his friends at college. I needed a dessert recipe that could be transported  for 3 hours in a cooler without a lot of trouble. That meant that  my usual "go to" recipe for Crème Brûlée  was out of the question.

Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes with Chocolate Hearts {Recipe}

I'll bet that you've been wondering about what I did with the mini peanut butter cups that I mentioned in last week's Secret Santa post,  haven't you?!

Pumpkin Pecan Bars: Celebrating a Departure

I had a little celebration at my home yesterday afternoon.

It was a going away party....of sorts.

Easy Crème Brûlée - {Recipe} {Tutorial}

Crème Brûlée (that's "fancyspeak" for baked vanilla custard with caramelized sugar on top) is my "go to" dessert when I need something really easy that can be made ahead and that nearly anyone of any age will eat.