Overnight Chia-Chocolate Pudding

I have already posted a few chia pudding recipes but this is the first for a chocolate one. This comes from the Food Network Kitchen. See Chia Seed Pudding Two Ways and also Raspberry and Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding. Very chocolatey with two types of chocolate but I had an issue with the texture – … Continue reading

Hot Chocolate for Adults Two Ways

I get ideas for recipes in all sorts of ways. This recipe comes as a result of reading Chef Mimi’s blog recently where she posted a delicious recipe for chicken by Nigella Lawson. As I did not have any of Nigella’s cookbooks I asked Chef Mimi which ones she might recommend. One of her suggestions … Continue reading

Weight Watcher’s Applesauce-Sour Cream Coffee Cake

You know there are so many good Weight Watcher’s recipes and this is one of them.  A very moist, tender cake which is delicious topped with some low-fat whipping cream or perhaps some frozen yogurt.  See whipping cream recipe below  which would be 3 PointsPlus per 3 tbsp.  A mere 3 points per serving for the cake and yes the … Continue reading

Whipping Cream Eight Ways

Whipping cream is always a welcome topping on any special dessert.  It can be flavored many different ways depending on the recipe you are pairing it with.  I thought I would post 8 recipes  including a Weight Watcher’s recipe (very good) now since many people are planning their desserts for the upcoming holiday.  In addition I have included … Continue reading

Irish Coffee Two Ways

When you want a special coffee drink this is a good choice and it serves one.  How about serving it after you eat Corned Beef and Cabbage tomorrow for St. Pat’s Day? While going through my files I ran across this iced version of Irish Coffee from Cuisine at Home and wanted to include it.

Old-fashioned Gingerbread Cake

This cake reminds me of my Mom’s recipe and she always served it with whipping cream.    I also like to have a sauce to top it off, see my recipe Lemon Sauce for Desserts. Creme anglaise would also be delicious served with this cake (see recipe below).