"Donut Day" will forever be changed in our house, for the better, thanks to the decidedly necessary donut pan! These pumpkin spice donuts are great way to break in a new pan and kick off the autum season.
Peach-Basil Slushie
This Peach-Basil Slushie is icy, smooth and refreshing with all the flavors of late summer in a glass! Keep it as-is for the kids, or add a splash of bourbon for grown up fun!
This old fashioned apple salad is sweet, a bit tart and a little nutty...just like my grandma was! She would served it as a side dish at dinner, especially on leftover night, as a way to use up remaining fruit before it bruised. I always loved to eat it as the main course at lunch!
Chewy Chocolate & Raspberry Crumb Bars
Just when you think you've tried them all, here's a dessert bar with a twist! Not only is there tart raspberry jam swirled into the chocolate morsels, but there's a chewy texture too...as if they're made with caramel. The secret is the sweetened condensed milk, melted together with semi-sweet chips! They smell heavenly right out of the oven, but trust me when I say they are even better when refrigerated. That's when all the chewy goodness happens!
Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt
When you're looking for a really great classic chocolate chip cookie, this one rocks! It's easy to whip up and satisfies even the biggest sweet tooth. With a crispy exterior and soft inside, it's perfectly paired with a latte or big glass of milk.
Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies
These sweet and spicy ginger cookies are thin and chewy but hold up well as a sandwich. The filling is just sweet enough, with a little kick from the chutney. I love the slight crunch the granulated sugar gives the exterior of the cookies too.
Orange Ricotta Pancakes
Nothing beats a fresh, homemade batch of pancakes on the weekend, especially if they are made with ricotta cheese and orange juice! A traditional golden crust on the outside, but fluffy citrus on the inside. The ricotta makes them taste almost creamy instead of cake-like. They're not at all like the packaged stuff; you can tell these are homemade!
Boozy Shamrock Shakes
Hey grownups, this one is made just for you! If you're busy adulting and parenting like most of the friends I have, getting out to the bars to celebrate your Irish heritage is a bit of a stretch these days. With the help of my husband, we have concocted this Boozy Shamrock Shake for you! Despite how much we've enjoyed them in the past, those fluorescent green milk-like shakes from your favorite fast food drive-thru are not healthy! If you're going to ingest a bunch of extra calories, at least do it with all natural ice cream and an alcoholic kicker. Here's to staying in!