So summer finally hit in Chicago like 2 weeks ago and man am I soaking in every second of it because I know what’s just around the corner. To me the summer has the very best produce, whether it’s tomatoes, zucchinis, fresh berries or just being able to grow fresh herbs. There’s nothing wrong with…
Dessert Recipes
Nothing finishes of the perfect meal like an amazing dessert recipe. With just the right amount of sweetness and beautiful presentations, our desserts are sure to satisfy.
From a big seasonal cake like a 6-Layer Pumpkin Cake, to a Classic Chess Pie, to a Gluten Free Torta Caprese, we have the best dessert recipes on the internet! There's nothing like a good dessert to add a sweet finish to a wonderful meal.
Banana Split Stuffed Mason Jar
I’m not sure there is anything we as a family eat more than ice cream, and because July is Ice Cream Month, we’ve decided to celebrate it in its entirety with some good old fashioned homemade banana splits! I’m all for changing and twisting up the classics, but some need no tweaks whatsoever, and in…
Peanut Butter Yogurt Pie with Bananas and Honey
Every once in a while my daughter will take a strong interest in what I’m making in the kitchen. However when it comes to sweets she’s always trying to get in to see what I’m doing, she’s got a sweet tooth just like her mommy J. Although I had to keep her busy with a…
Blueberry and Peach Skillet Cobbler Recipe
The south just got it right when it came to desserts. Whether it’s vanilla pudding, bread pudding, or this peach cobbler, everything is purely divine, so here’s to you Southern grandmas and ancestors who have satisfied my sweet taste buds over and over again with your delicious inventions. Cobbler could not be any easier to…
Strawberry Scones Recipe
Ohhhh EMMM GGGGEEEE make this Strawberry Scones Recipe and make it today! I absolutely love scones, but I always feel like man I wish they were just a touch sweeter. Well, since I’m in control that’s exactly what I did and they were perfect for my taste buds! I was able to add a little…
Lemon and Blueberry Crostata Recipe
I’ve really been into making crostatas lately. It’s just the same as a pie but with literally half the work since you don’t have to form a crust to a pie pan and worry about it looking all-perfect. I literally made this Lemon and Blueberry Crostata from start to finish in 1 hour, and that…
Umami Soy Homemade Popcorn Recipe
Something magical happens when you combine soy sauce with brown sugar and ginger. It really creates the perfect umami, or delicious, flavor on your tongue. It is the combination of saltiness, sweetness and powerful taste of ginger that really provides an amazing balance. So you’re probably thinking to yourself that this flavor combo would be…
Garlic and Parmesan Homemade Popcorn Recipe
What an easy recipe to whip and while your already melting butter for your fresh popped popcorn why not add in fresh chopped garlic (or granulated if you’d like) and Parmesan? It’s a ton of fun getting creative with how many things go so great with popcorn. I mean sure there are your cheddar popcorns,…
Bourbon and Salted Caramel Homemade Popcorn Recipe
Oh man did I have fun making this homemade popcorn recipe. The chance to add bourbon and salted caramel to anything is always moved to the top of the priority list in my kitchen and wow was it perfect when tossed with some popped popcorn. At first I wanted to just to bourbon caramel popcorn…
Rum Raisin and Apple Crisp with Caramel
This Rum Raisin and Apple Crisp with Caramel is literally one of the easiest desserts I’ve ever made, except for maybe the Kahlua Panna Cotta and Homemade Caramel. This would be a perfect dessert for any occasion and especially for Valentine’s Day, since it’s just around the corner, you can thank me later :-). There is something…
Kahlua Panna Cotta and Homemade Caramel
After seeing all of the other recipes hopefully now you can appreciate the passion and love I have for good and food and for serving my family up a treat. To finish off the meal, what better than to serve up this Kahlua Panna Cotta and Homemade Caramel. All I can say is dang! I think…
Cranberry Walnut Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Tis the season for cranberries and I am taking full advantage in my kitchen. Sure you can buy dried cranberries or even frozen cranberries, but there is a limited season while fresh in the market and I have been using them in as many dishes as possible. I get up around 6 am everyday and…
Sweet Potato Doughnuts with Ginger Glaze
Doughnuts. I’m not sure there is a word that can make me smile more. It just brings back that childhood excitement of getting to eat something deliciously sweet for breakfast. I remember living in Michigan and my Aunt Rita always bringing over Dunkin Doughnuts. While they are obviously not homemade, I was more than willing…
Vanilla Cake Recipe with Lemon Butter Cream
So I was knocking out a recipe for a client (check out the Reynolds bakeware line) the other day for a simple Vanilla Cake Recipe with Lemon Butter Cream. Now this isn’t something that I would normally include on my website. Not that it was bad by any means, it was dang delicious, but more because…
Ice Cream Truffles Recipe
What can I say, I was bored and wanted to do something a little different with all this ice cream I’ve got in my freezer. In addition to all of the ice cream, I had lots of nuts laying around as well as some other goodies so I came up with this Ice Cream Truffles…
Orange Cheesecake Recipe with Fresh Berries
When it comes to snack time I tend to go straight for dessert. I feel that if I eat something deliciously sweet for a snack then I am good for the rest of the day and wont overindulge in an after dinner dessert to completely over do it. I remember when I was a bartender…
How to Make Lemon Pie with Berries
When I think of backyard BBQ’s my mind immediately goes to PIE and now you can learn how to make lemon pie with berries! I know, I know I’m at a bbq and I should be looking for all the of ribs and smoked pork butt, but man I want dessert and I may want…
Lemon Polenta Cake Recipe with Blueberries
I don’t know how else to say it, I’VE BEEN DYING TO MAKE THIS RECIPE ALL WINTER LONG!! If you check out my site regularly you’ll notice I love changing up traditional recipes or making stuff that isn’t in the mainstream and this Lemon Polenta Cake with blueberries is no different. While a polenta cake…
Poached Pear Galette Recipe with Blue Cheese Ice Cream
I have made it a point to bake more in 2014, and my first experiment did not disappoint! When I decided to go to culinary back when I was a wee little tike, I wanted to be a pastry chef. Little did I know after my first baking class that I didn’t quite have the…
Watermelon Margarita Alcohol Popsicles
These Watermelon Margarita Alcohol Popsicles with a hint of fresh basil are so dang refreshing, and I promise they are sure to be the talk of your next party!
Homemade Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Print Recipe Homemade Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream Try this healthier alternative dessert for Homemade Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream! Prep Time20 minsTotal Time20 mins Course: DessertCuisine: American Servings: 2 Calories: 126kcal Author: Chef Billy Parisi Ingredients4 cups of fresh raspberriestwo 15 ounce cans of unsweetened coconut milkjuice of 1/2 lemonzest of 1/2 lemon1/4 teaspoon…
