Category Archive: dessert recipes

Apr 22 2013

Lemon Cups

Sometimes I feel like a mad scientist as I play around with things in the kitchen. I gave this one a few tries until I was happy. I originally tried this using filo dough….I didn’t like the results so I changed it to puff pastries. Easier to work with and tastes delicious too. These would be …

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Oct 22 2012

Mini Pear Tarts

Sometimes the best recipes are also the easiest. This one is made with just a few ingredients..I had some fresh pears from a recent trip to the market and a can of Pillsbury crescent rolls.  I made some pear tarts. My sweet husband ate his with whipped topping far to quickly for me to photograph.giggle. So just …

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Sep 10 2012

Peach Crumble Recipe

It’s time for Meals On Monday. We received some wonderful peaches fresh from our neighbors tree this weekend. We share our veggies, they share their fruit! What You Need 4 Cups peaches (sliced or bite size pieces) 1 Package yellow cake mix 1/2 Cup butter (softened) 1/4 Cup brown sugar (packed) 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon …

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Aug 27 2012

Meals On Monday,Chocolate

fresh salsa

It’s time for meals on Monday, I hope you had a happy weekend. Last week I featured some yumminess from the blog hop. I thought I would do the same thing this week. We did make some some yummy fresh salsa this weekend though and you can find the recipe in my recipe section under vegetable recipes. …

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Aug 20 2012

Meals On Monday Yumminess

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It’s time for meals on Monday and I am without a recipe to share. We had Chinese take away and leftovers this weekend. So I am sharing some of the yumminess found on the hop from last Thursday. It was very hard to choose, there were so many wonderful recipes. If you haven’t visited the …

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Aug 13 2012

Low Sugar Zucchini Cookie Bars

It’s Meals On Monday, I decided to stop putting it in the title it’s just to looonnnnggggg! As long as we have fresh zucchini from the garden I will be sharing zucchini recipes, giggle What You Need: 2 Cups zucchini, skin and seed removed (very finely shredded, it should look like applesauce) 4 Cups flour …

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Aug 06 2012

Meals On Monday Blueberry Tart

I have blueberries in my cereal often. But they are even better on this yummy dessert This recipe requires refrigeration prior to completion but it is worth the wait! What You Need  For the shell 1 1/3 Cups flour 1/4 Cup sugar 1/4 tsp Salt ½ Cup butter (unsalted) cut into small pieces 1 Egg …

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Jul 16 2012

Meals On Monday Cream Puffs

A classic dessert recipe perfect for Meals on Monday.One of my very favorite treats! What You Need 1/4 lb. butter ( unsalted) 1 Cup boiling water ( see before you start) 1 Cup flour (sifted) 3/4 tsp. Salt 6 Eggs (2 eggs, lightly beaten and set aside) 1/3 C flour 1/2 Cups sugar 2 Cup …

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May 28 2012

Meatless Monday Memorial Day Recipe

As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Please join me in prayer as we ask our Lord to hold our service men and women in His strong arms. To cover them with His sheltering grace and presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.   May all …

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May 07 2012

Meals On Monday Rice Pudding

Monday already?!  I hope you had a nice weekend. This recipe always reminds me of my Mother. She used to make it for us  when I was young. Enjoy!     What You Need 2  1/2 Cups milk 1/3 Cup short grain white rice (uncooked) 1 /4  tsp Salt 1 Egg 1/4 Cup brown sugar 1 …

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Apr 30 2012

Meals On Monday Making It With Lemons

mini lemon bundt

We have had a crazy busy weekend.One of our granddaughter’s had a birthday, we worked around the house and in the yard, and we had one other very special thing occupying a lot of our time this weekend ( I’ll be blogging about it on Friday). Although the weather wasn’t very warm ( fine by me) we enjoyed some refreshing lemonade.The  …

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Apr 16 2012

Meals on Monday Lemon Cake

A trip to the hospital this weekend! Our baby ( yes I know she is 31 years old, but she will always be my baby)  had emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder. She is recovering well after a second ( post op) trip to the ER for dehydration.Why am I so tired? Yes it was …

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Feb 06 2012

Meals On Monday, Soy Nut Cookies Gluten Free

I have had several requests for allergy free recipes. I have several allergies myself .We don’t eat peanuts but we do eat soy nuts and soy nut butter. This is a recipe altered and adopted from a peanut butter cookie recipe. It is sugar free, peanut free and gluten free!     What You Need …

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Dec 05 2011

Seasons Eatings Thumbprint Cookies

Continuing my seasons eatings recipes this week I’m sharing a long time favorite, thumbprint cookies. They remind me of my childhood, I used to make these with my Mother at the holidays.  Did you still make cookies you used to make as a child?            What You Need 1 1/4 cups …

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Nov 21 2011

Meatless Monday Pumpkin Bread

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You are going to start seeing a whole lot of holiday themed foods here over the next few weeks. Meatless Monday may just turn into recipe Monday for a little while. I hope you like this pumpkin bread recipe. You can make one loaf for now and one loaf for Thanksgiving.       What …

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Nov 14 2011

Meatless Monday Ginger Nut Cookies

I have always loved the taste of ginger. I like recipes using ginger.These cookies are delish and ginger is what makes them so good. Oh and nuts of course!   Do you have a favorite ginger recipe?. What You Need 1/2 Cup self-rising flour 1/2 Cup pistachio nuts ( shelled) 1/2 Cup crystallized ginger 2 Eggs …

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Oct 31 2011

Meatless Monday Spooky Treats

halloween cookies

Happy Halloween! Today I’m sharing some spooky Halloween treats I made and that others have shared. It’s a fun way to share a meatless Monday and make new bloggy friends too. ( photos belong to the blogs featured) from right here at Katherines Corner chocolate spiders         Amanda shared these super easy …

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Oct 03 2011

Meatless Monday Recipe Candy Bar Cake

Did someone say chocolate? What You Need For The Cake 3 1/2 cups flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 Cups  chocolate candy bars (finely chopped) Go crazy pick your favorite! 1 Cup butter (softened) 1 1/2 Cups sugar 4 Large eggs (separated) 2 tsp Vanilla extract 1 1/4 Cups milk ( not …

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Aug 29 2011

Meatless Monday Katies Super Secret Zucchini Bread

Hello sweet bloggy friends.  We have had an abundance of zucchini from our garden lately. We have had it grilled, sauteed, raw,baked, stir fried and now in my super secret zucchini bread. That’s right friends, I’m sharing my secret low sugar recipe with you today, Enjoy!   What You’ll Need 1 ½ Cups all purpose  …

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Aug 22 2011

Meatless Monday, Mango Sorbet

mango sorbet blog

It’s still so hot here. Is it hot where you are? Today’s meatless Monday should help  cool you off a bit and it’s truly refreshing. Oh, and eazy peazy! What You Need: 1 Banana 1 Mango, frozen (large) or 2 cups frozen ( from a bag) ½ tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. cinnamon ( this …

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Jul 04 2011

Happy Fourth of July

4th of july cupcakes blog

No regular Meatless Monday today . Instead I’m sharing some yummy Independence Day sweet treats I found around “the blogosphere.” Featuring, delicious recipes of red, white and blue! I know you’ll enjoy them all. Just click on the image ( images belong to the respective blogs) to visit the blog and get the recipe.   …

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Jun 27 2011

Meatless Monday Fruit Smoothies

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Fresh strawberries are abundant at our house right now. Our plants are bearing strawberries faster than we can eat them. I love it though, plenty to share with the grandchildren and neighbors. I’ve been enjoying fresh fruit smoothies, delish and so nice on a hot day. Today I’m sharing my very simple and quick smoothie …

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May 13 2011

Lets Take A Tour

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Hello I’m Katherine ( Katie) and I’ll be your tour guide today. Welcome to Katherine’s Corner where  I try to always keep things interesting by sharing a variety of topics with you. Please leave your luggage behind and  stay inside the red velvet ropes, and of course no flash photography…..giggle. At the top of my …

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Apr 18 2011

Meatless Monday Apple Cupcakes Recipe

An apple a day…well maybe they didn’t mean these yummy cupcakes What You Need 1 ½ cups flour  plus  1 Tbsp 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup low fat or fat free cream cheese (softened) 1/4 cup unsalted butter ( softened) 2 Tbsp amaretto ( …

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Apr 15 2011

Lemon Drip Cake Recipe

Something truly delish to start your weekend off. Perfect with tea or coffee too. What You Need For the lemon filling 4 lemons (juice only) 5 Tbsp sugar For the cake 1 ¼ Cup sugar 3/4 Cup unsalted butter, (you will use a little for the pan) 2 lemons (zest only) 3 large eggs (beaten) …

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Mar 21 2011

Meatless Monday Recipe Banana Cake

I feel like I should share a banana joke… but instead I’ll share One of my husbands favorites! What You Need     * Cake:      2 cups  all-purpose flour     2 tsp baking powder     1/2 tsp salt      4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature      2 Tbsp vegetable oil     3/4 cup sugar …

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Feb 11 2011

Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

Those of you who read my blog regularly know how much I love lemon. I hope you enjoy these cupcakes! Two recipes this week! What You Need 1 Cup cake flour ( you may need a pinch more if the batter looks to thin) 3/4 Cup sugar 2 Lemons ( zest only) 1 Tbsp poppy …

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Dec 04 2010

Toasted Pecan Cookies and Soft Sugar Cookies

It’s National Cookie Day! I dug out these yummy cookies to share. Toasted Pecan Mounds     What You need 1 cup pecans ( toasted and cooled) 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces) 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups all-purpose flour …

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