Easy Peach Turnovers

Puff pastry + fresh fruit = my culinary kryptonite. If there's one thing I love more than a big ol' slice of my mom's famous German Chocolate Cake, it would be the marria…

• 28 Minutes

Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes

Bypass the oven in favor of classic and creative no-bake dessert recipes, including quick-fix cheesecake parfaits, kid-friendly cookie pops, bite-sized cheesecake cups and mo…

The Easiest-Ever Ice Cream Cake

You can file this latest creation under "Recipe Development That Happens When You're 9 Months Pregnant." With just a few weeks to go until we meet our little guy, and summe…

• 10 Minutes

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Hello, heatwave! There's no doubt that summer is in full swing in southern California, and the combination of high temps and being 8 1/2 months pregnant leads to only one ra…

• 6 Minutes

Fruit Tart with Vanilla Pastry Cream

What's not to love about a classic fruit tart? It features the trifecta of dessert elements: a buttery puff pastry crust, silky vanilla pastry cream and refreshing fruit t…

• 45 Minutes

Red, White and Blue Oreo Cookie Pops

Nothing says "Happy 4th of July!" quite like an array of glittering Red, White and Blue Oreo Cookie Pops. These finger-friendly treats are the triple threat when it comes …

• 35 Minutes

Red, White and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake Parfaits

Now that we've unofficially kicked off summer and all things grilled, it's time to start putting those patriotic plans into place for your 4th of July feast! And what better…

• 20 Minutes

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

Four words: Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding. Is it breakfast? Is it dessert? Does it matter? One taste and I guarantee your answer will be, "No ... and can I have a sec…

• 40 Minutes

Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones

When it comes to coffee shop snacks, scones are high atop the list of my ultimate iced latte accompaniments. And when you add juicy berries and a tangy citrus glaze to the e…

• 30 Minutes

Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Banana Bread

Banana bread has appeared in many varieties around these parts, from chocolate-swirled and peanut butter chip-topped to zucchini-packed and apple-filled. But now I'm making …

• 55 Minutes