Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Um, yum! This super simple strawberry snack is a great summertime dessert for the patio or treat for a hot afternoon. Top with blue sprinkles for a festive touch or leave plain if you prefer a simpler flavor. A strawberry huller makes quick work of the un-topping process.

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Cherries and Cream Cake

This cake is shockingly simple. With fluffy layers of vanilla cake, a whipped cream & mascarpone frosting and cherries – this cake has always been a universal crowd-pleaser at family gatherings.

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Black Bean Ice Cream Sundae

We recently shared that The Carrot Seed’s founder, Kirsten, loves beans and ice cream. Now we have the perfect recipe for you to try them together! The bean mixture is smooth with chocolate chunks and the lettuce adds a delightful crunch. Don’t forget the whipped cream! You can easily sub sour cream if you don’t…

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Volteado de Piña

In addition to a delicious pork pozole, Marisol Galvan Murillo made a pineapple upside-down cake, Volteado de Piña. This cake only has a bit of added sugar, so it isn’t too sweet. Add more or remove pecans and coconut, based on your taste preferences.

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Black & Yellow Caramel Brownies

These delicious brownies were made by Staci Perry Mergenthal for our collaboration cooking class with the Brookings Arts Council. They are decadent, filled with caramel, and super chocolatey. Learn more about these brownies and visit Staci’s blog here.

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Valentine’s Pot de Crème

Pot de crème is a French custard that is so decadent and so rich, you’ll be satisfied with just a few bites. This recipe is designed for a couple as a special occasion dessert but you can split it into smaller servings that will still be an incredibly enjoyable ending to a nice meal with…

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Christmas Crunch

It doesn’t feel like Christmas until you’re overloaded with candy, cookies, and snack mix. Add this option to your holiday repertoire for a sweet and easily adjustable snack mix option. You can easily adjust it to feature different nuts, drizzles, and mix-ins. Imagine this with candied oranges, cranberries, and dark chocolate drizzle. Yum! Maybe peanut…

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Silky Peppermint Chocolate Fudge

Fudge is a winter staple. It’s a way of welcoming the holidays into our homes with sweet bites of chocolate heaven. Fudge, however, can sometimes be tricky to get just right. The key to getting that soft, silky texture is adding a little butter and melting the chocolate very slowly. By following this recipe exactly,…

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Impossibly Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is a staple at any Thanksgiving feast. The perfectly spiced pumpkin flavor in conjunction with the buttery, flaky crust makes for a simply mouthwatering fall dessert. Although it looks like such a simple dessert, sometimes it can be quite difficult to get it just right. This impossibly perfect pumpkin pie recipe will not…

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Easy Caramel Apples

This October classic looks pretty and tastes pretty awesome. Get the family together and have fun making these decked-out caramel apples. They’re easy-to-make and can be decorated however you’d like! It’s a ton of fun for the entire family and will be gone just as quickly as you made them!

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