Archive for the 'Desserts' Category

Sugar Free Orange Cream Float

on Aug 11th 2009

Just because I cut back on sugars and carbs doesn’t mean I sacrifice simple pleasures. Here’s one of my favorite summertime sugar free treats.  I whip this up in under a minute in our Magic Bullet.  It can also be made in a blender. 1 cup ice cubes 1 12 oz bottle chilled Stewart’s Orange […]

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Million Dollar Pound Cake

on May 25th 2009

This is the absolute best pound cake I’ve ever tried. And it is pretty easy to make. The name is fitting because it is so rich. Our favorite way to eat this cake is smothered in strawberries and real whipping cream. But you could ladle hot fudge sauce, or caramel sauce over the cake and […]

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Betsy’s Orange Poppy Seed Bread

on May 8th 2009

Betsy was one of my best gal pals in high school.  I have fun memories of spending time with her, especially at her house.  Both she and her mother are excellent cooks and this recipe is one of my favorites.  She hand wrote me the recipe nearly 20 years ago.  I’v e made this bread […]

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Mom’s Orange Pound Cake

on Apr 24th 2009

Hey Folks, here is another summer time treat that is served COLD and is pretty easy to make.  My mom used to make this and it was one of our family favorites.  You can vary this recipe by using different flavors of Jello.  It is best when made a day ahead of serving time and […]

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Festive Pretzel Sticks

on Apr 2nd 2009

Here is a quick and easy treat suitable for any holiday occasion.  Get the kids or grandkids to help with this project.  It is a lot of fun. You will need: ½ pound of white or chocolate almond bark 1 bag of salted pretzel rods 1 jar of festive sprinkles Wax paper Melt ½ pound […]

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