I saw this idea and had to make it, knowing how much our middle son loves lemon-inspired desserts. It's a straightforward recipe, perfect for hot days when you want something without having to bake and heat the house. Goya Maria cookies are often sold in grocery stores, in the "ethnic" aisle with other Hispanic foods.… Continue reading Lemon Cream Cheese Icebox Cake (Carlota De Queso y Limón)
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Protein Chocolate Mousse
Four ingredients and a couple of minutes of prep = a dessert with 16 grams of protein per serving. Yes, it does have added sugar from maple syrup. If that is an issue, consider using sugar-free maple syrup if you want it keto-friendly. I went with locally produced West Virginia maple syrup. The dessert isn't… Continue reading Protein Chocolate Mousse
Handcrafted Lemon Bars
Our middle son made these lemon bars the other day while I was out. At 14, he is a talented baker. I was highly impressed with these bars, some of the best lemon bars I have ever tasted. I was so good that I only ate one square, no matter how much I wanted to… Continue reading Handcrafted Lemon Bars
Banana Honey Muffins
These banana honey muffins are easy to mix up and bake and are a great way to use up ignored over-ripe bananas. Not too sweet and nicely moist. Be sure to measure your mashed bananas to ensure you are not short, as you will get a drier muffin. Banana Honey Muffins Ingredients: 3-4 ripe bananas… Continue reading Banana Honey Muffins
Raisin Rice Pudding – Vintage Recipes Still Work
From Desserts Men Like, The Tested Recipe Institute, from the year 1956. This looked interesting, and Kirk likes rice pudding. It also piqued my interest because it is more a custard than a heavy rice pudding. I had not made rice pudding using a double boiler method, but why not? So I got out my… Continue reading Raisin Rice Pudding – Vintage Recipes Still Work