The spring weather doesn’t lend itself to many fresh fruits in Minnesota, but I am always thinking about bright, fun colorful treats come March and April. I put together a list of spring desserts to satisfy that craving for all things light and bright after the long winter. Looking for […]

If you ask me, Valentine’s Day is best celebrated from morning to night with desserts. You can surprise your sweetheart, friends or family with sweet treats throughout the day, and share in whatever brings you joy on what can be a silly holiday. From breakfast sweets to decadent and beautiful […]

Let’s face it, I didn’t start baking to focus on health foods. I love the richness, sweetness and decadence of a balanced dessert recipe. If you are on a search for some better-for-you recipes, these healthy desserts (featuring lots of fruit!) will do the trick.

I started writing cookbooks in 2005 before the publishing world discovered the internet. My co-author and I not only cold-called every newspaper around the country, but we also sent copies of our new book to all the food bloggers (there were only a few dozen at the time) to ask […]

Super quick and easy homemade hot chocolate kits with homemade marshmallows makes a great party gift on a cold winter day. Send your guests home with a kit to make a cozy cup of hot chocolate when they get home and don’t forget to fix up a big batch so […]

Pie! There’s almost nothing else you need to say about the classic dessert. It comes in all kinds of flavors and textures, from fruit pies to cream pies to toasted meringue topped beauties. I love all the flavors and varieties. You can find a pie for any occasion, all year […]

Who doesn’t love some sticky, sweet maple treats? It’s one of the many flavors synonymous with fall, even though maple tapping season is early spring! This list of maple recipes is short and sweet, but features one of my favorite Christmas recipes of all time!

Is there anything more gorgeous than the sight of drizzling caramel? Homemade caramel just adds the perfect sweetness to a favorite dessert, and is much easier to make than many people think! This list of caramel desserts features all kinds of recipes, including pies, cakes and so much more. If […]

Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts and I assembled these mini tiramisu in individual jars for a sweet treat in an adorable portion size. This version has a hint of lavender from lavender simple syrup.

What makes for a great potluck dessert? I think it’s all about small treats that look great on a dessert table and can be easily eaten with little fuss or mess. You’ll need treats that are easily packaged and transported, and are crowd pleasers. I put together a list of […]

How can you beat a cupcake? The moist, smooth texture of a cake with endless flavor combinations in a single serving. It’s a perfect treat for birthdays, and gatherings of all kinds. My list of cupcake recipes includes everything from rich chocolate with cream cheese icing to carrot to special […]

What are the holidays without a nut tray adorning your coffee table or centerpiece? There’s no need to confine walnuts, pistachios, almonds and pecans to the holiday season—I discovered just how often I use these little treasures putting together this list. There are so many ways to use the earthy […]