Kid friendly American bake desserts recipes

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie is light, easy and delicious! A perfect springtime recipe for any family meal!

Lemon Cupcakes

Summer Squash and Ricotta Cheese Pie

I came up with this simple yet sumptuous spin on a common as well as abundant vegetable, with the notion that…

Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Mark Bittman always comes through and this recipe, which I've adapted from him, is no exception. The cupcakes…

Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

If you like a semi-soft, moist yet chewy cookie Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies should appeal to you. Overtime I have tried different zucchini cookie…

Peanut Butter Crumb Brownie

I just love crumb toppings on desserts: coffee cakes, pies and brownies. Yes, brownies too! This peanut butter crumb topping goes well with a…

Mom's Mayonnaise Cake

This is such an awesome chocolate cake. Mom used to make it for our birthdays and special occasions. Moist and yummy!

Frenchtoasty Bread Pudding w/Crystallized Ginger and Chocolate Sauce

A French classic and an old favorite join forces to maximize on taste…

Nut Tree Drop Cookies

The Nut Tree (Vacaville CA, off I-80) has been a landmark tourist stop for over eighty years. The restaurant, at its zenith in the 70's and 80's,…

Cranberry Crumb Bars

Here's a great way to use left over cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving. It features a cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a…

Vegan and Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

This updated classic is one of my favorites.

Monkey Bread

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

The Praline Sauce is a stand-alone that will add depth and excitement to any cake or pudding, but it marries…

Summertime Fresh Peach Pie Topped Cheesecake Made Skinny

Peaches…Sweet, juicy and at their best this time of year. They’re especially wonderful at your local Farmer’s…

Baked Pumpkin Custard with Nutmeg Pie "Crisps"

If baking a pie seems too intimidating, then this variation on the traditional pumpkin pie is just right for…