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Southern Old Fashioned Banana Pudding: (no meringue)

Silky and sweet, bannana pudding layered with vanilla wafers and sliced bananas is quintessential Southern comfort food. My Louisiana mom’s version of this classic dish added layers of whipped cream instead of the meringue topping and used evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk. It is a little less sweet than many versions, but is …

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Apple and Blackberry Crisp (Crumble) with Best Oat Topping

Growing up in Oregon, blackberries were abundant and this was my favorite thing to make with them. In Minnesota I can’t grow blackberries but the frozen ones worked just fine. This is the ultimate Fall dessert, and it just happens to be easy to make and healthy at the same time! Jump to: Recipe | …

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Easy Poke Cake with Cake Mix & Blueberry Blackberry Sauce

This easy poke cake is made with a boxed cake mix, fresh blueberries and blackberries simmered into a compote, and topped with vanilla or lemon flavored whipped cream. No jello filling like the old fashioned poke cakes, but also no need to make the cake part from scratch. Easy, light and features the fresh berries …

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Italian Strawberry Tiramisu Cake: No-Cook Desssert (dolce di fragole)

Italian tiramisu often involves coffee and/or eggs. This light no-cook version is made with fresh strawberries, layered on top of Italian ladyfinger cookies and topped with whipped cream and chilled in the refrigerator. Jump to: RECIPE | What is Tiramisu? | Ingredients & Substitutions | Step by Step Photos | Common Questions This post may …

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Low Carb Panna Cotta with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce

Developing low carb desserts without using sugar substitutes is challenging.  The best route to go if you are on a low carb diet is to opt for a dessert that is high in fat instead of carbs. This rich and creamy panna cotta with a strawberry balsamic sauce is a perfect low carb dessert. Jump …

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Dinner Salad with Chicken and Blueberries: (low carb)

Blueberries are one of the lowest carb fruits that you can eat, and they have the bonus of tasting great! Blueberry popsicles are an easy treat to make in the Summer, or try this low carb dinner salad with chicken and blueberries. Besides being a healthy superfood, blueberries freeze perfectly, making them one of those …

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