Key Lime Pie Bars

Key lime pie bars on a marble cutting board

These Key Lime Pie Bars are divine! A sweet and tart filling tops a buttery graham cracker crust. The perfect dessert! Key Lime Perfection Key Lime Pie is one of those desserts. For me, it’s one that I don’t often think of when contemplating a delicious dessert to make or seek out. And honestly? I’ve always thought of it as a difficult recipe for someRead more ->

Choc-Oat Chip Cookies

These Choc-Oat Chip Cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and so simple to make. Perfectly salty and sweet! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. “My Favorite” Cookie To this day, this cookie recipe is one my Mom reminds me was “my favorite” growing up. I’ll admit: it’s been a long time since I’veRead more ->

Strawberry Shortcake with Basil Whipped Cream

A platter of strawberry shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake with Basil Whipped Cream is the perfect summer dessert. Lightly sweetened biscuits are topped with macerated strawberries and an herbaceous basil whipped cream. Fresh and delectable! Strawberry Shortcake, You Have My Heart Not many desserts out there have the ability to take me back to another time the way Strawberry Shortcake does. Something about it is so pure and nostalgic. It’s an incrediblyRead more ->

Pineapple and Dragonfruit Paletas

A platter covered in ice and topped with Pineapple and Dragonfruit Paletas

These Pineapple and Dragonfruit Paletas are tart, sweet, and so fun! These fruit ice pops are just the thing for a hot day. They’re delicious on their own or served with a shot of your favorite clear spirit! Cheers! A Cool & Tropical Treat When it gets hot out, there’s really just one answer: cool treats! Ice cream cones, shakes, or something on a stick:Read more ->

Meyer Lemon Tart with Crispy Coconut Crust

Multiple white plates with mini Meyer lemon tarts with crispy coconut crust

Bright, sunny, and so divine, these Meyer Lemon Tarts with Crispy Coconut Crust are delicious! Coconut cookies form a delectable crispy crust, which holds a sweet and tart Meyer lemon curd filling.  Dessert Fit For Spring Lemon-flavored desserts have always been one of my favorite. They’re sweet, tart, and normally have a dense and buttery crust accompanying them. This Meyer Lemon Tart with Crispy CoconutRead more ->

Three Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse in small jars

This Three Ingredient Chocolate Mousse is light, fluffy, and extra chocolatey. A simple and delicious dessert! Chocolate Lover’s Dream When you think of luscious, sinful, delicious desserts…what comes to mind? I would argue that for many, chocolate is the first thing that enters your realm of consciousness when that question is asked. And with good reason! The rich, sweet, and depending on which type ofRead more ->

Apple Frangipane Tarts

Apple Frangipane Tarts

These Apple Frangipane Tarts are absolutely stunning! Delicate frangipane filling is topped with thinly sliced apples in a delicate pie crust shell. Packed with delectable almond flavor! Apple Frangipane Tart Few desserts make me swoon as much as almond-flavored treats do. The sweet, delicate, and simple flavor is one that I can’t get enough of. These Apple Frangipane Tarts highlight use a basic pie dough,Read more ->

Dad’s Chocolate Pudding Cake

Dad's Favorite Chocolate Pudding Cake

My Dad’s Chocolate Pudding Cake is chocolate heaven! This dessert is part cake, part rich pudding. Served with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this recipe is a classic. This Chocolate Pudding Cake was featured in my Dad’s Kitchen Memoir.  Tried this recipe and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media so I can see your creations! Let’sRead more ->

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is the epitome of summer: tart rhubarb is balanced with strawberries and sweetened with maple syrup. I didn’t realize how polarizing rhubarb was until a few years ago. In my experience and upbringing, rhubarb was the epitome of a seasonal treat: rhubarb muffins, cakes, breads, Sangria…rhubarb recipes have always been something to relish before the colorful rhizome’s seasonRead more ->

Italian Lemon Cake

This Italian Lemon Cake is pure lemon perfection. A slightly sweet lemon cake is drenched in a lemon syrup offering mouth puckering goodness in every bite.  Amalfi Sunshine I had the very great privilege of traveling to the Amalfi Coast last summer, the summer of 2019: right before Covid 19 completely uprooted and shifted how we all approach traveling. To say I’m grateful to haveRead more ->