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Fresh Strawberry Crumble

Fresh Strawberry Crumble

Juicy strawberries topped with a brown sugar oatmeal crumb make this fresh strawberry crumble an absolute delight! Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a splash of cold milk for a yummy treat.  I make this in a 10” cast iron skillet 

Carrot Cake Scones

Carrot Cake Scones

These carrot cake scones are moist and full of flavor. The beautiful orange color of the shredded carrots blended into the batter and drizzled with a cream cheese glaze make these a delectable treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. The shredded carrots make 

Oatmeal Apple Cookies

Oatmeal Apple Cookies

Oatmeal apple cookies are chock full of apples, oatmeal, and cinnamon. They’re moist and delicious and kind’ve taste like apple crisp but in soft cookie form. They’re an instant hit with the kiddos and a really yummy afternoon snack anytime of year. Make a batch 

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This giant gooey chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet is absolute perfection especially when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and is the solution to your late night sweet tooth cravings!  Chewy around the edges and soft in the middle, no chilling 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

One bite of these moist pumpkin chocolate chip muffins will sweep you straight into fall! Full of chocolate chips and authentic pumpkin goodness, it’s hard to eat only one.  Ingredients needed to make these: white sugar  brown sugar pumpkin puree, canned or fresh olive oil, 

Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

A delicious lemon cake with zesty lemon cream cheese icing is a wonderful treat and beautiful to serve. This cake comes together very easily and is perfect for birthdays, baby showers, and even weddings.  Ingredients Needed: Scroll down for complete recipe with measurements and instructions. 

Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Scones

Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Scones

Maple bacon chocolate chip scones are one of my favorite flavor combinations! The savory bacon, the sweetness of the chocolate chips, topped with the maple syrup glaze just works perfectly. Try it and it’ll become a favorite!  To make a good scone, you want to 

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

This delicious strawberry shortcake is perfect for summer evenings on the patio. I love making it in sheet cake form. The slices are perfectly thin and easy to serve up with freshly whipped cream and slices strawberries. Yummm, a quintessential taste of summer!  Ok, am 

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

I can’t think of a better spring fruit pie than strawberry rhubarb pie! The sweetness of the strawberries combine perfectly with the distinct tanginess of the rhubarb and topped with an oatmeal brown sugar topping, this pie is sure to delight anybody who tries it.  

Italian Whole Orange Cake

Italian Whole Orange Cake

This Italian whole orange cake is moist and bursting with flavor. What makes it unique is that you use a whole orange to make it, the peel and all! It’s perfect for a light dessert after dinner or pair with your morning cup of coffee.