Fruity Blueberry Salsa

Pepper in fruit salsa? If you think it sounds odd, just try this colorful blueberry salsa. Blended with blueberries and other fruits, dashes of red and black pepper and just enough heat to kindle a delicious combination. Serve this lively flavored sauce with ice cream and pound cake, as shown here. Or try it as […]
Glazed-Fruit Cheesecake

A lovely appetizer that is sure to “Wow” your guests, this Glazed-Fruit Cheesecake will a wonderful appetizer or an eye-catching centerpiece for a holiday appetizer buffet. It can also be substituted for the cheese and fruit course, or even the dessert course. Serve with a favorite red wine, champagne, or with your favorite bubbly! Ingredients: 2 […]
7-Up™ Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry Glaze

This 7-Up™ Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry Glaze is a quick-to-prepare no-bake cheesecake that is going to WOW your family! I’ve made this for office functions in the past, and it was a crowd-pleaser! Crumb Crust: 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs ½ Cup Butter; melted 7-UpTM Filling: 1 pkg Unflavored gelatin 1 ½ Cup 7-up™; divided […]
Honey-Roasted Pineapple Cheesecake

Talk about sophisticated! This Honey Roasted Pineapple Creme Fraiche Cheesecake is sure to wow your family and guests! Crust 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar Filling 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (you can substitute 2 tsp vanilla extract […]
Ginger Cheesecake

A deliciously creamy cheesecake infused with fresh ginger that is just refreshing at the end of a lovely warm spring evening, sitting on the porch listening to the evening birdsong! I just love this! I have made this as a replacement for pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and let me tell you, the pumpkin pie was […]
Maple Cheesecake with Roasted Pears

Talk about a fancy, restaurant quality cheesecake right there in your own dining room! I made this as part of a trio of cheesecakes for a wedding reception – the bride’s favorite! This is a no-bake cheesecake that will wow any guest! Crust: 1 pkg shortbread cookies 3 tbsp butter, melted Process the shortbread cookies […]
Pear-Hazelnut Cheesecake with Pear-Raspberry Sauce

This recipe comes from my days as a cheesecake connoisseur/maker! I made this for a wedding rehearsal dinner and it was a huge hit! I really wish that I would have taken pictures back then! Please be aware that this is not a recipe you can whip up in an hour or so, be […]
Custard Pie

A versatile, simple, and yummy addition to the table any time of year! I like to use a banana extract instead of the vanilla and top with sliced bananas and whipped cream! The possibilities are endless with this pie! Let me know what your favorite What You’ll Need: 1 (9-inch) baked pie crust – can […]
White Chocolate Key Lime Pie
Once again, here I am sharing another recipe from my “old days” of baking and no picture to go with it! You’ll just have to trust me that it looks just as wonderful as it tastes! One of these days, I’ll have to spoil my hubby and make this again — and remember to take […]