Easy Apple Turnovers
These Apple Turnovers are very easy to make, and delicious served with some vanilla ice cream.
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Christmas Pavlova
A traditional Christmas dessert in British Commonwealth countries, I got this recipe from Paul Hollywood of the Great British Baking Show. It looks fancy and it tastes delicious. It is a lot of work, but for once a year it is definitely worth it!
Cheesecake
The New York classic. For a fancy dinner with guests this is my go to dessert. It is time consuming and takes some patience and care, but is really not that difficult (hey, if I can make it most anyone can). You could serve this …
Strawberry Shortcakes
A classic dessert, especially during the summer shortcake season. I like to use a mix of blueberries and strawberries for an annual 4th of July dessert.
Strawberry/Rhubarb Topping
This is another way we found to use the rhubarb in our garden. This tastes great as a topping (warmed or chilled) on vanilla ice cream, on angel food cake, or spongecake, or on shortcakes.
Fruit Cobbler
This was a recipe I originally got from my mom. I think she usually used canned cherry or apple pie filling. We have rhubarb growing in the garden, so that is what we most commonly use. I think this would be delicious with any fruit …
Shortcakes
This is a simple recipe so you can make your own shortcakes for strawberries or other fruit.