These easy Whole Wheat Strawberry Oat Bars will be the star of the dessert table at any potluck. They’re beyond addictive, with a side of “healthy”. Thank you to the California Strawberry Commission for helping me to share this recipe with you. When it comes to summertime potlucks, I’m usually the one bringing the pasta…
Holiday Chocolate & Peppermint Cheesecake Bar Recipe
I just received word from the North Pole that I am on the “naughty” list. It seems that the man in red got wind of the fact that I was posting these cheesecake bars. And yes, they are naughty. Creamy cheesecake, swirled chocolate, set over a tender chocolate crust and garnished with peppermint candy canes….
Raspberry Crumb Bar Recipe with Almond Streusel Topping
Any tradition that starts with fresh fruit and a streusel topping is bound to be a keeper, I say. The first summer after I started this blog, I posted Spiked Blueberry Crumb Bars, a streusel-topped fruit bar, kicked up with a splash of rum. Each summer since then, I posted a new version: Summer Cherry…
Last-Minute Holiday Baking Recipes: Cookies, Fudge and Bars
Left to right: Nutella & Sea Salt Stuffed Sugar Cookies and Challah Bread for Hanukkah The excitement level at our house is off the charts. Most of it has to do with the arrival of my parents last night, the imminent arrival of my in-laws and…oh yeah…the Christmas Eve visit by the big man in…
Nutella & Cream Cheese Swirled Blondie Recipe For A Surprise Baby Shower
There is nothing more exciting than welcoming the arrival of a little one to the world. Of course, the birth of every baby boy or girl is special, but there’s a certain glow that envelops couples who are about to have their first child. That must be because sleep deprivation hasn’t yet set in. Seriously,…
Lime Squares with Gingersnap Crust Recipe
When I first set out to make these squares, my most serious task was to develop a crust that would complement the tart lime filling. Little did I know that flavors and textures would be the least of my concerns. Rather, I was distracted by two little hands that kept creeping onto the counter to…
