Dessert Recipes

A Purple Cow is a mixture of grape juice and vanilla ice cream blended together and poured into a frosted soda glass. Add a straw and enjoy this flavorful shake made with grape juice in a new...

Oranges come in many varieties, Temple, Valencia and the sweet, juicy, Navel orange. Vitamin C is an important anti-oxidant in our daily diet and the orange is an excellent source of vitamin...

This fruit salad is so yummy, you’ll forget it’s actually something good for you. Adults love it, and even kids love it! This tasty treat is best if made at least 1 hour in advance. This will...

For some reason Pistachio salad is considered a salad, however it can easily be served as a side dish or a dessert dish too.

This is not a traditional Italian risotto rice dish that is sometimes served instead of the first dish of pasta for lunch or dinner. We’ve substituted orange juice for the wine and coffee for the...

Pectin is a water-soluble fiber, found in most fruits, that is used as a gelling agent. Unripe fruits contain more pectin than do ripe fruits; the pectin breaks down as the fruit ripens, allowing...

Looking for a fruity dessert without insane amounts of added sugar? This fruit terrine is a gelatin recipe with peach, nectarine, apricot and white grape juice. It is unique, healthy and presents...

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a long pod fruit with an edible pulp around the seeds. The flavor is incredible something like banana, kiwi and strawberry with a hint of vanilla. The pulp is custard...

My husband grew up eating lemon square and now he makes them for our daughter. We changed the recipe some to our taste and it has became a family favorite and we usually have it at least twice a...

Every year as Autumn approaches, the smell of apples excites me. It is time for pies, crisps & cobblers! Although there are many different types of recipes out there for this, I find this one...

Agar Agar is a seaweed derived gelatin-like agent and it makes a great vegan alternative to Jello, without the animal gelatin and artificial ingredients. You'll be surprised at how simple it is to...

Peach Melba was named for Dame Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer who achieved her fame during the late 1880’s in Europe. She was a bit of a prima donna and definitely the diva of her day;...

This is a quick dessert that will be a crowd pleaser for any event or social gathering. It's a great light and refreshing summer dessert that will go along with any meal. It's so simple to make...

This is the time of year you really begin to see the best of the fresh peaches at the farmer’s market and in the produce department of your grocery store. They are such a wonderful, sweet,...

Are you tired of the same old yellow batter, chocolate icing cupcake? It’s time for something different, something with a twist that will really excite and pucker up your palate. Get in the...

"My banana pudding was delicious, but the next day, it just looked, well, yucky. The bananas were all brown and, even though it still tasted good, it was hard to find the gooey brown banana...

Pineapple ice cream is a sweet summer treat that is easy to make at home. Making ice cream at home allows you to control what goes in and lets you churn the ice cream to your desired texture. ...

Popsicles are good for any time of the year! It is never the wrong time for a fun, cold, delicious treat!

a delicious summer treat that everyone will enjoy. a delicious crust with a lemon gel like topping. This dessert can be made before dinner and then served for dessert an hour later. Let's get back...

On A hot summer day refreshing. All your guest will want the recipe. It's a healthy dessert, the children love the taste. The color is a light bright green filled with fruity flavor. Light and...

I found this recipe in a magazine years ago - so easy and quick to make...! This has a similar texture to a pound cake, but a bit lighter. A nice treat in the summer when blueberries are...

This is a recipe I have had since the early 1960's from my Aunt Nell who would be in her 90's if she were alive today. It reminds me of Italian Ice only a lot easier to fix. Refreshing, Simple...

Making homemade popsicle recipe for the kids can be a lot of fun. During the hot summer months it's a great snack that cools everyone off. They are easy, very economical and there are different...

This is a great dessert salad that can be made quickly when you are in the mood for something different. It is very simple to make and is sure to be a hit at any bar-b-que or dinner party you...

Homemade ice cream takes a lot of work and ingredients and calories. Homemade sherbet is a fruity alternative that seems a little bit more healthy. It's still made in an ice cream bucket and can...

Ahhhh, Summer! What better to quench thirst on a hot day then with a delicious, classic, Cherry LimeAde? This article explains a basic Cherry LimeAde, with tips on how to give it even more pop.

This simple glaze is the easy way to turn a store bought cake or cookies into something special. It's even better when paired with something homemade. Whip it up in minutes and use it to top...

This is a cool and Refreshing Italian Lemon Ice Dessert Very inexpensive and easy to make! A recipe your whole family will love!

When peaches are in season do you run out of ideas for recipes to use them in or do you just want something different? Peach Salad is a very delicious dessert and really is good on those hot...

Ice cream makers can make all kinds of yummy desserts, but most of them are very high in fat and in sugar and have little in them that is good for you. This orange sorbet is not only fat-free, it...

Remember making Popsicles at home when you were a kid? I do, I'm sure mom did it to save money and still give us a treat. Our popsicle recipe was usually our favorite flavor of Kool-aid, sugar...

Fruit salads always look so good when you first make them, then they start to get discolored and not look so appetizing as they once did. It can be hard when you are trying to get everything ready...

Although summer is fun, the summer heat can be overwhelming and horrible. You can endure the heat with these easy frozen snacks using ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

Tirumisu a seductive sweet dessert with a hint of mocha (coffee flavor). Serve this at your next dinner party. It may be prepared a day in advance. Serve in an ornate ice cream dish, and always...

Ever wonder what pumkin juice tastes like? My son a huge Harry Potter fan does every time we watch on of the movies. I found a yummy recipe for a delicious pumpkin, banana shake! The kids will...

With the arrival of summer comes the arrival of the heat. Popsicles have long been a favorite way to beat the heat. If you have ever read the ingredient list on a box of popsicles, you will...

As I was looking in the pantry for something else, my eye fell on my old Tupperware ice pop makers. My four-year-old granddaughter was with me and I suggested we make some ice pops and put them in...

My kids and I love lemonade popsicles, but even homemade, they are sugar laden. Recently, I was challenged to make them sugar free, and what a success! They were not only delicious, we all feel...

Make a tasty workout shake! After the gym, do you find your shake mix afterwards to be kind of a drag? Try my recipe and see if this doesn't become a normal tasty meal replacement mix.

Jell-O Juicers are also known as Jell-O Jigglers or Jell-O Juice Jigglers. This recipe turns Jell-O into a sort of "interactive food" that children, or playful adults, can handle and play with...

Lots of recipes say to drain off the juice from canned fruits before adding to the recipe. If you feel bad about throwing away this leftover fruit juice or don't know what to do with it, here is a...

If you love lemon desserts, you will LOVE these. This yummy treat doesn't just taste wonderful, but it looks fabulous too! These are great little treats to entertain with or make just for fun. ...

These bars have a lovely, slightly tart, lemony flavor

Gelatin flowers are fun to make for children and adults alike. You can use any flavor gelatin to personalize the treats. Using this simple method, you can create edible works of art that are a hit...

When you hear words like Strawberries Romanoff it sounds like an expensive Russian dessert that is only brought around for holidays and events...not true at all. It is only strawberries bathed...

This is the easiest orange jelly ever! As with most of my recipes, they're family recipes that have been past down. I am beginning to wonder if we're lazy cooks because so many are so simple --...

Sherbet is easy to make, virtually fat-free and delicious. These sherbets make an economical and tasty end to any meal.

These cheap orange truffles are perfect for New Year's celebrations, Valentine's Day, weddings, birthdays parties, winter holiday parties and as a gift for any chocolate lover because they are...

Syllabub is a dessert which first became popular in the 1500s. It's texture is that of a smooth milkshake. The name "syllabub" comes from the words "sille", a wine from the...

If you want something sweet and to make your home smell wonderful, you must bake these satisfying scrumptious delights. If you like apples, you will love these. Simple and yummy!