These cheesecake mincemeat tarts are a twist on the traditional British mince tarts. They’re easy to bake and to eat, which means them the perfect holiday dessert for a party. Cheesecake Mincemeat Tarts Recipe Around my house these cheesecake mincemeat tarts are a tradition at Christmas. I think there would be some serious temper tantrums…
This pumpkin spice cake recipe with ginger cream cheese icing is hands down my favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipe. It’s made from scratch but it’s easy to do, and it’s soooo delicious! Much better than pumpkin pie if you ask me. But then I’m not much of a pumpkin lover, which is why it’s even more…
This decadent southern slow cooker sweet potato casserole recipe made with pecans is to die for! It is delicious as either a side or a dessert for your holiday meal. Every year I host a dinner for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This southern slow cooker sweet potato casserole is always on the menu, along with roasted…
This traditional Canadian butter tarts recipe is decadent and delicious, and the individual portions makes them easy to serve for a crowd. When I’m serving dessert at a party, I prefer to make recipes that come in individual portions like these cherry cheesecake tarts or these mincemeat tarts. Because of that (and the fact that…
This recipe for frozen lemon mousse with raspberry sauce looks gorgeous and tastes as good as it looks, the perfect dessert for any meal. I love to make desserts for special occasion dinners. But there are a few recipes that are on my go-to list when I really want to make a statement. This frozen…
This easy homemade pumpkin pie recipe has been in my family for generations. Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be the same without it! Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that brings families together and creates family traditions. In our family, Thanksgiving dinner is always roasted turkey with old fashioned stuffing and roasting pan gravy. And dessert is…
I have made these gold trimmed white chocolate covered Oreos for a couple of parties now (first for my Great Gatsby party which you can see HERE and then for my Kate Spade party which you can see HERE). They are really fast and easy to make. They are easy to serve. And I have to…
This traditional Christmas fruit cake recipe is a staple of the holidays around our house. Made with dried fruit and a splash of rum, it’s a moist and delicious treat the whole family loves. This traditional Christmas Fruit Cake recipe was adapted from a recipe I found on canadianliving.com and has become a family favorite. The…
Traditionally, in our family, Thanksgiving dinner always includes pumpkin pie (see Grandma’s recipe). However, this year I decided to change it up a bit by serving pumpkin mousse parfait, that still have the familiar pumpkin pie flavors. They require some assembly but it can be done a day before needed — a huge advantage in reducing…
If you are looking for some easy recipe ideas for your Independence Day party, these patriotic 4th of July desserts are perfect! With their red, white and blue colors, they’ll add to your 4th of July party decor as well as being tasty treats. 4th of July Desserts With the 4th of July just around…
Apple pie is one of my all time favorite desserts. Especially in the fall when fresh apples are everywhere! Since I’m not that big of a fan of pumpkin pie, I often serve the apply variety when I’m hosting fall dinner parties or Thanksgiving. My only problem? I really hate making pie crust! The solution?…
One of the best things about Valentine’s Day is that it’s an excuse to make some really pretty and delicious desserts! I decided to find some of the prettiest Valentine’s Day dessert recipes out there. Keep reading to see my list of Valentine’s Day sweets and treats. Heart-Shaped Cake Making a heart-shaped cake is actually really…