Lemon Crumb Bars

I seem to be on a lemon kick these days. I just wrote about a Luscious Lemon Cake and now I’m onto crumb bars. I mentioned that my husband love lemon desserts and that’s saying something because he generally passes on desserts. This particular recipe has a great salty & sweet combination that makes it just the perfect snacking bar. And I’ll let you in on a little secret: egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice is the easy way to make the filling for a lemon meringue pie. So if you have a hankering for a complicated dessert … Continue reading

Hugs and Kisses Cookies—Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!

Love is in the air in February. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you know what that means—sweets! Want to surprise a special someone this Valentine’s Day? How about brightening up a neighbor or co-workers day? Here’s an extra special treat that’s sure to melt any heart, young or old. And if you have young kids, these make a great treat to bring to school. Kids of any age will love helping to mix the dough, cut out the cookie shapes, and decorate the finished cookies. You can glam up these cookies any way you’d like, but I … Continue reading