Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

This was one of my mom’s regulars during the holidays, along with apple, pumpkin, and sometimes mincemeat. It is decadently sweet with a complex yet comforting flavor. It is also relatively easy to make. Pecan Pie has strong roots in the South where most Pecans 

Cheesecake

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

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

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

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

Shortcakes

This is a simple recipe so you can make your own shortcakes for strawberries or other fruit.