Cakes & Pies

Frosted Ricotta Banana Bars: A Healthy Twist on a Classic

Frosted Ricotta Banana Bars is one of those recipes created out of necessity. However, the changes to the original recipe were so good, we’ve decided this is one of our go-to dishes for feeding a crowd! Who doesn’t love banana and cream cheese icing??? Frosted Ricotta Banana Bars Recipe… Originally, I found this recipe in… Continue reading Frosted Ricotta Banana Bars: A Healthy Twist on a Classic

Cakes & Pies · Other Desserts

Danish Pastry: Pie for a Crowd!

Love pie but have a lot of people coming to visit? Danish Pastry is the perfect dessert for you! Its from-scratch crust and filling (or two)ย makes Danish Pastry a real crowd pleaser! No matter if it’s Easter, baptisms, or birthday parties, Danish Pastry has made the rounds in my family. ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope you’ll try… Continue reading Danish Pastry: Pie for a Crowd!

Cakes & Pies

Meyer Lemon Pie: Pi(e) Day 3.0

It’s that time of year again!!! Pi Day!!! And because it’s a little on the dreary side in my neck-of-the-woods, I want something that reminds me of sunshine for this year’s Pi Day pick: Meyer Lemon Pie. This pie is the perfect combination of salty, sweet, and sour…something for everyone! You’ll have to give it… Continue reading Meyer Lemon Pie: Pi(e) Day 3.0

Cakes & Pies · Holiday Ideas

Old Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie: Pi(e) Day 2.0

Hard to believe it’s been a year since my first Pi Day post. But I think you’ll really like this Old Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie I’ve picked out for this year. It’s unique, velvety smooth, and incredibly easy! Last week, my students told me I looked like a math teacher, and… I have no idea… Continue reading Old Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie: Pi(e) Day 2.0

Cakes & Pies

Super Easy (Homemade) Carrot Cake

I LOVE carrot cake! I think it might have more to do with the cream cheese frosting than the cake, but I figure carrot cake is one of the more healthy desserts out there! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks, veggies!!! My mom’s Super Easy Carrot Cake takes all the time-consuming peeling and shredding of the carrots out of… Continue reading Super Easy (Homemade) Carrot Cake

Cakes & Pies · Holiday Ideas

Coconut Cream Pie for Pi(e) Day

I don’t teach math. I have no desire to teach math. However on Pi Day, the mathematician in me comes out. Yes, I use my Family and Consumer Science skills and integrate math. In the education world we call this cross-curricular or interdisciplinary. I call it tasty! Bring on the Coconut Cream Pie! With just… Continue reading Coconut Cream Pie for Pi(e) Day