Category Archives: Desserts

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Shell

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jackie Mack

It was Christmas Eve and we were gathered around our kitchen dipping up dessert. I’d made Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispies and they were a hit. I had leftover chocolate from them made from Trader Joe’s big hunk of dark chocolate and … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Bites

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Jackie Mack

I saw these on Pinterest posted by Gimme Some Oven and I’m always intrigued by a no-bake bite option, especially one with seemingly decent ingredients. I’m not one to bake cookies often, I’ll be honest, I’m more of a cook … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispies

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jackie Mack

As the eve of Christmas fast approaches many of us celebrating are gathering together and making lists and checking them twice and hopefully checking off the lists slowly. There has been so much to ponder and consider in this season … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Are you bringing a dessert to a Halloween party tomorrow?  Here’s one that’s moist and pumpkin filled with just the right spice. I found this recipe a long time ago in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Food section and it … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Blueberry Crisp

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Jackie Mack

This red, white and blue themed goodie is for those of you who can still bake in your homes this 4th of July. For those of you experiencing high temperatures and humidity, you’ll have to wait on making this treat … Continue reading →

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Honey Almond Mascarpone with Strawberries

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jackie Mack

When we first moved into our current home our neighbor for years in our former home brought the most yummy dessert to celebrate our first night in the new home.  It was so simple and pretty and delicious. She brought … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Blueberry Sauce

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Rhubarb is out in the Northwest markets now and I picked some up the other day thinking it’s about time for some rhubarb sauce. We enjoyed rhubarb plants at our first home and I really need to plant some here … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cocoa No Bake Cookies

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jackie Mack

On this ultra rainy day I perused the internet for a simple healthy no bake cookie.  On Food.com I found a great no bake recipe that I’ve adapted.  It was quite simple and one batch makes a dozen gooey cookies. If … Continue reading →

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Buttery Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Cream

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jackie Mack

I’m always searching for desserts that will satisfy a sweet tooth and provide good nutrition at the same time. Last year I took a hiatus from processed sugars and baked apples with butter and cream were a transition dessert. They … Continue reading →

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Hot Fudge

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jackie Mack

Since 1998 I’ve been making this hot fudge sauce, thanks to Bon Appetit.  It’s a ‘go to’ recipe when I want a little something homemade for dessert but don’t want to do any full scale baking.  If your Grandma made … Continue reading →

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