Fudgy Chocolate Cookie Dough No Bake Cheesecake. The perfect dessert to celebrate a special day — anniversary, birthday or just because. We’d already celebrated Bytes’ birthday at a big family gathering with the traditional cake and a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. This was a smaller celebration. Perfect for cheesecake and fudginess! I’m always a […]
refrigerator dessert
Cherry Banana Fruit Pie
My sister Vee contributed this pie to Thanksgiving dinner. Soo good that I asked if I could share with y’all. Cherry Banana Fruit Pie is one of her go-to recipes. Easy to make because you only need to bake the refrigerated pie shells according to directions and stir together the filling while the shells cool. […]
Risky Dark Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Balls
These Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Pops are clearly a fail when you consider the appearance. I am not destined to be a chocolate dipper! See that leering face on the plate lower right? Even the chocolate is going Mwhahaha! However, the taste was great! In the interest of transparency — just so you know that all […]
Strawberry Pina Colada Dessert
Strawberry Pina Colada Dessert is a quick and easy dessert that can be dressed up nicely. Though “getting fancy” can take it out of the quick category. There is a trick to making thick desserts look presentable in a clear glass container. Ideally, everything would go in without air bubbles and lay in beautiful […]
Little Napoleon Sweethearts
I was curious how this delicious pastry filled with fruit and creamy pudding came by its name. Napoleons seem to be a Neopolitan invention as they originated in Naples, Italy. The French adopted the dessert, calling it “mille-feuille” or “ thousand leaves” for the many layers of pastry. As the dessert traveled from France […]
Strawberry Shortcut Mousse
Strawberry Shortcut Mousse — light, refreshing, the perfect end to a spring meal. It is quick and easy to make and can be dressed up to look quite spectacular without piling on extra calories or carbohydrates! You can also freeze Strawberry Shortcut Mousse in molds or small paper cups for a cool snack enjoyed […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!