Lemon Berry Pavlova Parfaits
Posted on April 20, 2015
The prettiest parfaits layered with lemon whipped cream, fluffy meringue and fresh berries. I’d love to say that I had this big “creative” idea to turn a pavlova into a parfait but that would be a lie. In fact, I had all intentions of sharing a perfectly pretty pavlova with you until mine crumbled a…
{Gluten-Free} Summer Berry Skillet Crisp
Posted on June 16, 2014
A summer berry crisp topped with buttery oat crumble. It just so happens to be gluten-free! I know I’ve talked about this before, but I have a serious issue when I see summer fruit at Costco. I can NOT buy enough. A few weeks ago, I needed food for five days, just five. Now, given…
Vanilla Bean Layer Cake with Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Posted on April 28, 2014
Light but satisfying vanilla bean cake layered with vanilla buttercream and covered in a wonderful strawberry cream cheese whipped frosting! I may not have any real quality photos of this cake, but it was such a hit and so delicious that I wanted to post the recipe anyway. Plus, if I made it again just…
Vanilla Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread that is Low Fat and Whole Wheat
Posted on July 9, 2013
Healthy banana bread full of delicious vanilla roasted strawberries. It’s Tuesday but I feel like I am still recovering from the long weekend! I think it has something to do with 13+ hours of driving for a two-day trip, dancing all night long at my cousin’s wedding, and the hotel neighbors that found it necessary…
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Posted on April 13, 2012
Even though I LOVE my job now and am so proud of how successful Keep It Sweet Desserts seems to be so far, I still look forward to the weekend. This week I crammed as much work as possible into Monday-Thursday so that I can spend three full days out of the kitchen and (for…
Strawberry Banana Bread and Childhood Friends
Posted on July 18, 2011
Another summer weekend has come and gone and I feel like time is really flying. I spent this past weekend in Philly for a bachelorette party and bridal shower for one of my best friends since fourth grade. One of my favorite things about weddings is the series of events where you get to be…
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Posted on July 6, 2011
Who doesn’t like chocolate covered strawberries? And what is good in fruit form, has to be better in cupcake form. Am I right? Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes? Yes please! These dense little cupcakes have a lovely hint of strawberry that pairs so well with a generous spread of chocolate frosting! If you are looking for…
