By Kristin Helwig
This sweet treat really just transports you to the tropical beaches with tall palm trees, crystal blue waters and white sand beaches. Mangos, pineapple and dragon fruit are all blended together with a splash of fresh orange juice and a banana, churned in the ice …
It’s that time of year where the rhubarb is just bursting out of the garden! Combined and cooked down with juicy sweet berries to a thick jam and layered between oatmeal cookie dough. These bars are a must for spring! Rhubarb Berry Jam Oatmeal Bar …
Layers of soft oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough, homemade gooey salted caramel, rich dark chocolate and toasted nuts. These have all the best flavors and textures. Salted Caramel Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 8×8 inch baking …
Pavlovas are just a beautiful whimsical dessert. The meringues are soft and marshmallow like in the center and crisp on the outside. Topped with fresh whipped cream, segmented oranges, tangy pomegranates and crushed pistachios. A real show stopper for the holidays! Pavlovas Directions Preheat the …
It was really hard to walk away from this pan of soft, chewy, warm blondies. The brown butter is really key in these. Studded with white chocolate chips and maple syrup its just the perfect little fall treat. Ingredients Directions Preheat the oven to 350 …
Summer ripe nectarines and juicy ripe blueberries are the star here! Tossed together with a crumbly oat crisp with brown sugar, cinnamon and butter, this is a quick and easy dessert that comes together in no time! Ingredients Oat crisp Directions Preheat the oven to …
I love a good strawberry shortcake, but with all the rhubarb growing in my back yard I couldn’t resist to throw it in with the strawberries. It adds just that perfect tartness to the perfectly sweet strawberries. Along with fresh whipped cream and flaky buttermilk …
There may still be A LOT of snow on the ground here in Minnesota, but the sun is out and the birds are chirping. I feel spring in the air. These lemon bars are sure to brighten any day. Layers of buttery flaky shortbread with …
Rich creamy cheesecake swirled with bursting sweet blueberry jam and topped with more blueberries, this cheesecake is extremely easy to make starting with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, family get together or late night snack (no judgement) this cheesecake is sure …
I love these so much! They are the perfect summertime treat. Sweetened up with maple syrup and vanilla extract. The coconut flakes are mixed together with creamy coconut milk and then drenched in dark chocolate ganache, and sprinkled with almonds. They are perfect right out …
This southern classic is such a favorite and even more fun in individual jars. Blue it’s just so easy!! Beautiful layers of homemade vanilla pudding, fresh whipped cream, sliced bananas and crunchy sweet Nilla wafers are the perfect little dessert. Vanilla Pudding 3 cups whole …
This beauty came out of a little mistake. Don’t some of the best ones happen that way!? I was making an angel food cake for Finley’s birthday and sprayed the pan, not thinking about it and when I went to invert the pan after baking, …
Zucchini banana cake, you guys I can’t tell you how good this is! Think banana bread meets zucchini bread and then made it a cake, and put this velvety frosting over the top! Its one bowl and really easy to make, and a great way …
Happy Valentine’s Day!! If you’re still trying to figure out what to get your Valentine this year, this is the perfect gift. It’s got graham cracker crust velvety chocolate mouse and beautiful light and airy toasted meringue on top. It’s like everyones favorite childhood desert …
I made these the other day for my brother’s wedding reception. They literally flew off the platters. They are such a perfect little handheld dessert. People could just grab them and be on their way. They are perfectly moist and spiced little cakes with a …
It’s national cheesecake day!! So what better way to celebrate than with all those beautifully ripe summer cherries?! I found some deliciously tart cherries from the farmers market the other day, and wanted to make something special with them. Bourbon and cherries are such an …
Today is my husbands birthday! So to celebrate I made this heavenly chocolate layered cake with a cool mint swiss meringue buttercream. He loves anything mint chocolate, so what better way to say happy birthday?! To give the chocolate cake a little extra I …
While apple season is fully upon us, (my absolute favorite) I went to the apple orchard Sunday and had so much fun! We went to a pick your own apples and spent hours wandering around the apple trees and drinking wine in the grass. …
I love making these when I need a little after dinner bite of chocolate! They are super easy and I use whatever kind of fruit or nut I have around. Keep them in a sealed container in the fridge and they will last for …
In a beautiful world between ice cream and mousse is the semifreddo. It’s a semi frozen dessert that loves all fruit. It’s sweet and creamy and melts in your mouth just like ice cream but light and fluffy like a mousse. I found some …
Need a little something to cool off on these hot summer days? This is the perfect thing. It’s dairy and sugar-free so it’s very healthy. You can also substitute almost any frozen fruit if you wish. Ingredients 2 cups cantaloupe, medium diced and …
These little desserts are heaven on earth, the texture, flavor and cloud-like color are perfect for a special get together or a late night dessert. They just melt in your mouth between the floral notes of rose water and the sweetness of the chocolate …
I made these at work the other day and they flew off the platter!! Basil is one of my all time favorite herbs, it just brightens every dish up and in this case I tried it in a dessert. It has a sort of …
The holiday season it the best time for baking and this is a perfect dessert, it’s festive and rich in chocolate! I made it for my husband’s law partners birthday. The espresso gives it such a nice coffee kick and the raspberry garnish just …
Happy holidays friends!! How fun and festive is this cake?! I made it the other day just because I was feeling in the holiday spirit. It is light as a cloud with that hint of peppermint and chocolate. It would be perfect for the …
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Who’s ready?! We celebrated a friendsgiving yesterday so I decided to take the standard apple pie and spice it up with some crystalized ginger. You can always buy a pie crust as well, but there is something special …
It’s berry season!! The berries this year at the market are incredible. I found some amazing blueberries at the farmers market yesterday and got some of the sweetest raspberries from my friend’s back yard. I froze half of the raspberries and the other half …
Happy fourth of July weekend!! What a beautiful day it’s going to be. Hope you’re all celebrating outside in the sunshine. This is going to be your perfect dessert for that backyard BBQ. Always a stunning classic! Ingredients 1 pint fresh blueberries 1 …
Rhubarb is finally at the market! So what better way to enjoy this beautifully tart vegetable? It pairs perfectly with strawberries or apples but I had a ton of berries in the fridge and thought they would be perfect. Topped with the crispy light meringue….Yum! …
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! In honor, I’m doing a clean refreshing little palate cleanser. This sorbet is spicy and sweet and just perfect at the end of a rich Mexican dinner, or just on a hot summer day on the patio; go for it! …
It was my dad’s 60th birthday this last week so we all celebrated by throwing him a surprise party and going to CCR! We were having tacos for dinner and I know how much he loves his pistachios. There’s always a bowl down in …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! I’m celebrating by making these little French treats with an Irish cream. I absolutely love macarons, and the fact that you can make them any flavor you wish is even more fun. These are also a gluten-free treat only made …
In honor of Mardi Gras I thought what better way to celebrate than by making these light and fluffy little pillows of love! I wanted to bring the excitement of New Orleans Beignets into my Minnesota kitchen. They are perfectly crispy and sweet and I …
Happy almost Valentine’s Day loves! I never need an excuse to eat chocolate, I love it in every way. But these are such a fun way to spread the love this V-Day. The balsamic gives the chocolate a little extra intense complex sweetness that just …
I love anything almond and this is no exception. I can’t get enough of this heavenly cake. It’s so light and airy it feels like your eating clouds. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup cake flour 1 1/2 cups egg whites …
Who can resist a nice warming cup of holiday cheer over the holidays? I know I can’t! I made up the perfect little cup. I used almond milk to switch it up and add a little nutty richness. Out shopping the other day, I found the peppermint …
Happy holidays and cookie season!! This is my favorite time of the year. Everywhere you go it smells like Christmas  trees and with their sparkling lights there is just a certain magic in the air. I love to make all kinds of cookies and this is …
A granita is a semi-frozen dessert similar to a slushy. I found awesome little tart cherries at the farmers market the other day and couldn’t figure out what to make with them. Finally came up with this special little sweet treat. It takes a little …
I have been thinking about making these forever but never given it a go because of how touchy they are to make. But I found the right recipe and combination of flavors and they are totally worth it!! I’m so excited to finally share this …
These cookies are more cakey than crispy. They are like little fluffy muffin tops that are just so ladylike and perfect for your afternoon tea. Or a perfect summertime dessert!  Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ …
Happy Spring!! This recipe will have your whole kitchen smelling so fresh and amazing. For the Crust: Ingredients ½ lb. of butter, unsalted, room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp. kosher salt ½ tbsp. dried lavender buds Directions Preheat …
I love this recipe because it reminds me of my grandmother and why I started cooking and baking in the first place. She was such an inspiration in my life. This decadent, rich pie will be the hit at any family gathering. Or a late …
This pie is perfect to make when the air starts to get a little crisp and you can feel fall coming. The apples are at their peak of ripeness! It’s a show stopper. Also, you can buy an already prepared pie crust, but if you have …
