Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Summertime Favorite--Fresh Peach Shortcake

After a family trip to the orchard today, we came back with tons of fresh peaches. If you ask me, there's no better way to enjoy them than in a peach shortcake! Here's my somewhat "homemade" version:
--Shortcake: Just use the recipe on the back of the Bisquick box for strawberry shortcakes (just the shortcake, nothing else, obviously).
--Peaches: Cut up some peaches (about 1 per person) into whatever size slices you'd like. Put them all in a big bowl and toss with some granulated sugar (I used 5 medium-large peaches and 1/4 cup of sugar). Put them in the fridge and you should end up with some easy sugared peaches---to die for!
--Whipped Cream: You could always use your favorite store-bought brand, but I have to say that with such an easy recipe, you might as well stretch your time a little farther to make some homemade whipped cream. I haven't made mine yet, but I just Googled "whipped cream recipe" and found this: Click here. Trust me, I'll let you know if it's not worthy of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Baker! It may help to put your beaters and bowl in the freezer for a while before you start.
Anyways, just split open the shortcakes, add some peaches, and topped with some whipped cream! It's such a great summertime dessert, I guarantee nobody will be able to resist!

Monday, August 8, 2011

Tried and True-Healthy Red Velvet Cake

Healthy Red Velvet Cake


Ok, so we all love cake. I mean, come on, it's gotta be one of the world's favorite desserts! What we don't love, though is the extra calories all of the oil and other ingredients can pack down, not to mention the frosting. However, here comes a new, great idea, for a healthier version of the classic red velvet cake. The ingredients? A boxed cake mix, and some Diet Dr. Pepper. That's it. Sound too good to be true? Take a look for yourself and click here to see the recipe! Bonus: for all of you Weight Watchers out there, this is only 4 points! (For everyone else, that means it's a way more healthy alternative to regular cake!)


Note: The recipe calls for frosting the cake with instant pudding and Cool Whip. This is how I originally made the recipe, and yes, it was good. However, just some whipped topping or maybe even plain, this cake would be great, too! It's up to you, but I just wanna throw it out there that there are plenty of other cake-frosting options that aren't as bad for you as regular frosting!

Tried and True-Cake Batter Truffles

   Cake Batter Truffles
For anyone who may be as big a fan of cake batter ice cream as me, this one is sure to be a hit! Think about and try to taste the greatness of cake batter ice cream. Imagine that, in truffle texture, mixed with sprinkles, and coated in white chocolate. Sound too good to be true? It's not, thanks to this great recipe I've found. Could be one of my all time favorites...and THAT's saying something.


Click here to get the recipe!

Tried and True-Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

  Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites


Just made these with my sister a few days ago. Egg-free choco chip cookie dough dipped in dark chocolate. Can you say yum? Easy to make and even easier to make disappear!


Click here for the recipe! (P.S. Found this link through a great site called Pinterest...people post tons of stuff, including great recipes, for everyone to see! Request to become a member...you won't be disappointed!)

New Recipe-Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Pancakes!

 Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Pancakes!

Ok, so not really a RECIPE...but more of, let's say, a great idea! My sister and I took regular Bisquick pancake mix, prepared it according to the instructions on the box for pancakes, and then got creative. What kind of batter did we end up with? It included Nestle mini chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles. Here, take a look for yourself! :)


 Being regular pancakes, they were pretty easy to make. Here, you can see two cooking. One is browned, and one has just been put in. Try and tell me those don't look great, and, well, I don't quite know how I'd respond. ;)


So there you have it. Chocolate chip sprinkle pancakes. Easy, but a whole lotta fun. What kid wouldn't want to wake up to a fresh batch? Great for, let's see, a birthday, first day of school...any day really! A great breakfast and they store well in the fridge for a couple of days, so make extras...trust me, they'll be gone before you can say sprinkle!