Lemon lovers! I have one of the easiest, most delicious lemon dessert recipes for you today, one that is going to be a staple here through the rest of the summer and all through the winter (because we know citrus hits its peak when the temperatures dip!). After weeks and weeks of slaving over this Lemon Meringue Pie recipe (you guys don’t want to know how I struggled with it, but now it’s perfect and I don’t regret that!...

Anyway, I’ve seen some pretty great prices on frozen lobster tails in the markets lately, and I think they make this dish really appraochable. Approachable in terms of price, and in terms of ease. The tail is already separated and ready to cook, and so all you do is steam it whole. If you want to grab a whole lobster and cook it and use the rest of it to make a seafood stock, that is amazing....

Canada Day is drawing near and I’m sharing an easy ice cream cake recipe that will impress all of your guests! With many large Canada Day festivities cancelled this year, I think it’s even more important to take some time to create something special for your family. This Maple Ice Cream Cake is incredibly easy dessert that looks extra special. With just 10 minutes prep, it’s not going to take much time away from your time to lounge in the sun, but it is going to be a fun surprise at the end of any summer day!...

Mini strawberry cheesecakes You’re looking at the fastest way to cure a cheesecake craving. Well, we have no bake chocolate cheesecake and no bake blueberry cheesecake options here on this site, but if you want the REAL DEAL CHEESECAKE, this is it. Four small two-bite mini strawberry cheesecakes in a muffin pan is your key to cheesecake bliss. Plus, when you bake mini cheesecakes in a muffin pan, they don’t need a water bath....

I like to think of Monster Cookies as the ultimate cookie. They’re for the people who love lots of chunks in their dough. And they’re for people who love a thick, chewy cookie. If you love my chocolate chip cookies but want to work in peanut butter to make them chewier, this is a great place to start. My recipe for monster cookies is something I hav been making for over 10 years, and everyone loves it....

Do you remember when Pinterest was invite only? Weird, right?? I remember refusing to be a part of the silliness, just like I refused to be a part of Facebook when it came out. I had one friend who would send me those automatic emails inviting me to join Facebook like 18 times before I finally caved. And now? I can’t imagine what my life would be without Pinterest or Facebook....

So, I made you cupcakes and I wrote you a book. How is that for a Wednesday?? First: cupcakes. Because chocolate. Since today is kind of a special day, I wanted to bring you kind of a special treat. I love s’mores everything, all year round. We have a wood-burning fireplace so we eat just as many s’mores in the winter as we do in the summer, but this winter has been so warm that we haven’t had many fires....

See step by step recipe video down in the recipe card. If you’re looking for more one pan meals, try this Chicken Penne Pasta, this One Pot Lemon Orzo pasta or this Pasta Carbonara Recipe next! Chicken Pesto Pasta is a classic for good reason! The herby flavor of the basil pesto adds so much flavor to the sauce that there really isn’t much else needed — just some pasta, some chicken breasts, and one large skillet....

PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER Friends. Those Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares you all know and love (or hate?!?)? Well they’re getting a makeover in a big way today. So let me first say that this was not actually my idea at all — I saw a photo of some Peanut Butter Marshmallow Square Cheesecake genius on the Bothwell Cheese instagram feed, and I’ve been set on making my own version for the holiday season ever since....

If we are anything in this house, it is mint lovers. But, this wasn’t always the case for me. I used to pick peanut butter cups over peppermint patties. I used to skip over all of Giada’s recipes that used fresh mint. All of that changed when I found out that Mr. Dessert For Two is a mint fiend. When he told me he loves a good peanut butter and mint jelly sandwich (I’m gagging right along with you), I knew I was going to have to incorporate mint into my cooking for him....

First, I will tell you that this recipe is a version of David Lebovitz’ recipe that he includes in his cookbook, My Paris Kitchen. I have loved David for years, and have followed his path from California to Paris. The man knows desserts and pastry better than anyone. I will not re-print his exact recipe from his book (because that is illegal), but my recipe has enough variation in it to share....

Hey, Monday. I was ready for you before you even got here. I knew you’d be rough. I knew you’d be whispering sweet nothings into my ear, telling me it’s okay to go back to bed. I know your tricks. And I planned ahead. I’m beating you at your own game today. Because today, I have a breakfast that makes me want to pop out of bed just as soon as the sun peeks over the horizon....

This is the Best Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe EVER! Since we live the small batch life (meaning, I create small desserts and small dinner for two recipes), I created a small batch version of this recipe for a 6-inch springform pan first. However, I loved it so much so I scaled it up for a regular 9-inch springform pan, too! I will put both versions in the recipe card below. If you’re one of those people that worries about consuming raw eggs in typical chocolate mousse, this recipe uses a fully cooked egg!...

Granted, my only ’troubles’ are the weather went from snow to 90-degrees too quickly, and the fact that weekends only last 2 days. But, troubles are troubles, and moonshine soothes all. Is there a pink drink that doesn’t brighten your day? A ‘smash’ is an easy drink to make: you smash fresh fruit in the bottom of a jar with a sprinkle of sugar, herbs if you like, and top with your alcohol of choice....

Enjoy more of the very best meatball recipes like Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Swedish Meatballs and Turkey Meatballs. Can we all just agree that Crockpot meatballs are the best appetizer… possibly ever? They’re so easy to make! Just grab a bag of frozen meatballs and toss them into the slow cooker with your other ingredients. Set it, forget it, then serve with toothpicks and watch them disappear. We also love serving this slow cooker meatball recipe over Baked Rice for an easy dinner that rarely has any leftovers....

The massive jar of tahini is still in my pantry, and while I could keep making Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies for the rest of my life, I think tahini brownies are next! If you’re craving super sweet brownies, these are not for you. However, if you find yourself snapping off a piece of 70% dark chocolate for a snack, these are absolutely for you. The tahini brownies are light on the sugar front, and heavy on the dark chocolate....

Is there anything more refreshing in the summer than watermelon? I don’t think so! And while I do love my Raspberry Watermelon Sorbet for dessert, sometimes I want the refreshing flavor of watermelon in a slightly healthier way. That’s where this Watermelon Smoothie comes in! This breakfast smoothie is made with four simple ingredients and has the perfect amount of watermelon flavor with just a hint of strawberry. It’s creamy, fruity, and the perfect way to cool off on a hot day!...

What Makes a Good Sunday Dinner? What is Sunday dinner to you? For me, it’s a meal that brings everyone together. These days families can be so busy that anything more than a rushed dinner at the end of a hectic weekday can be hard to come by. That’s why we love these easy dinner recipes! Over the years I’ve found that cooking something just a bit special on the weekend gives everyone a chance to slow down and enjoy some time together....

As the year 2020 progresses, we are baking a lot more with our kids. It’s a fun activity that keep the whole family occupied. I have a whole recipe collection of easy baking recipes for kids! In my opinion, baking requires low-level math skills and fine motor skills for kids. My daughter is 5, and can crack an egg like nobody’s business. As for my youngest, he’s content to take the cupcake liners in and out of the cupcake pan repeatedly....

Almond Joy has always been a favorite chocolate bar for both the hubs and I. We disagree on our share of things, but generally dessert is not one of them. We just love coconut! And, obviously, anything with chocolate. This recipe is from my friend Aimee Berrett’s new cookbook 50 Fixes for Brownie Mixes, which is FULL of all things brownie. Clearly going to be a new favorite of mine!...