Posts Tagged ‘dessert’
Happy Monday, friends!
Sorry I’m a little late to the party this morning.
But I promise what I’m about to share will make it up to you 
Unless you have no tastebuds and then, well…I feel SO SORRY FOR YOU. Seriously, can you imagine the horror?
Anyway, this next recipe comes from my #1 girl crush, The Pioneer Woman. For those of you who aren’t familiar with The Pioneer Woman, you must do something to change that. NOW.
When I came across her Strawberry Shortcake Cake, I knew I had to make it. And what better occasion to serve up 3 sticks of butter and a pound of powdered sugar than Mother’s Day?! Let’s just focus on the STRAWBERRY part of this cake. Cuz I mean, that makes it healthy, right?
If only…
I will not pretend that this is a healthy recipe. If you are looking for a healthy recipe (today) look elsewhere (or check out my guiltless chocolate cupcakes!) But sometimes indulgences are 100% necessary and sometimes they are 110% worth it. People, this is one of those times.
I will say that I used reduced fat cream cheese for the frosting and granulated Splenda for the cake (I do what I can ).
For the complete recipe, head over to The Pioneer Woman.
Progress photos:
My piece.
This was to.die.for.
If you want you secret admirer to make sweet love to you, make him/her this cake.
Seriously. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you, this cake is serious business.
P.S. that frosting? it’s cream cheese BUTTERCREAM. I’ve heard that when angels cry, it’s because they ran out of this frosting.
Just sayin.
Stop drooling.
You’re welcome.
What is you favorite INDULGENT (i.e. NOT healthy) dessert?
Good morning, friends! How was your weekend?! For those who celebrate Easter and passover, I hope you had a beautiful blessed day yesterday
By the way…I TOTALLY ROCKED my GRE test! I met AND exceeded my goal score. I can’t help but think all of you had a little something to do with it, too – so thank you, from the bottom of my heart
Instead of giving a lengthy post with all the Easter deliciousness, I’m sharing some photos of my favorite bites – enjoy!
Remember the cake my grandpa made last year? This one was just as delicious – but it was orange chiffon, this time! ;)
What was the tastiest Easter or Passover treat/dish you enjoyed this past weekend?
Good morning!
I have a few updates on the home-front to share:
1.) My NEW CAMERA is being sent TODAY – so no more ugly photos!
2.) My Grandma is out of ICU! Thanks so much for all your prayers and well-wishes
3.) I was VERY sick over the weekend (stomach flu or food poisoning, still not sure!), but I am back in the game
Now that I feel I’ve gotten you all up to speed, how’s it crackin’!? According to my breakfast this morning, over-easy for me! HA – I kill, don’t I?
Since I STILL don’t have my camera, I didn’t want to subject you all to sub-par photos (in fear that you’ll leave me! – you wouldn’t do that, would you?), so I bring you:
The BEST OF Make it Monday.
The following recipes were my very favorites this past year and deserve a second-glance (or first-glance if you missed them) enjoy!
One-pot pesto chicken
Homemade stuffed-crust pizza (healthified!)
Grilled portobello mushrooms
Honey yogurt cheesecake bars
Stuffed peppers
Mahi Mahi with harissa sauce
Stuffed acorn squash
The Best Peanut Butter Cookies EVER
ENJOY!
Now, I know a lot of bloggers get a little bratty when people leave links within their comments, but I am ENCOURAGING you to share your favorite recipes! Please, if you have a blog, leave a link to the recipe that you’re most proud of — if you don’t have a blog, leave a link to a recipe you love. Hopefully we’ll create a GREAT list of recipes we should all try!
