Quick and easy American vegetarian desserts recipes

Carrot Cake the Ultimate

What a way to eat your vegetables! I work hard, try to eat a well-balanced diet, get plenty of exercise and watch my weight. I also absolutely…

Easy pumpkin pies with brandy whipped cream

These pies only take about 10 minutes to prepare, but they taste wonderful. If you're looking for a pumpkin…

Easy Candied Pecans

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves…

Easy Fruit Cobbler

This is a super simple dessert that's great for a large or small gathering. I generally use nectarines or peaches and some sort of berries, but…

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

A dark chocolate cookie with peanut butter undertones swirled with chocolate chips. Delightfully fluffy and…

Key Lime Pie

Too early for real, fresh fruit pies here - but Spring brings Key Limes, and that means unbaked Key Lime Pie with a slightly sweetened sour cream…

Apple Crisp – Microwave Quick!

I haven’t found a quicker apple crisp recipe that tastes as good (or better) than oven-baked. Simple prep and fast cooking make this a perfect…

Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation)

A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and…

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember.…

Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting

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

American Persimmon Cake

A favorite fruit in the fall for cakes, puddings, cookies and even fudge. Here is a soft moist cake or pudding. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or…

Reese’s Brownie Pops

Reese’s Brownie Pops are peanut butter cups stuffed inside soft, chewy, chocolaty brownies made with a cake mix. Only 4 simple ingredients!

Classic S'mores

Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream

Easy shredded pie with cherries (or jam)

In loving memory of My Grandmother Maria. This pie was a signature recipe of my Grandmother Maria, today…