Frugal Foodie Mama: dessert recipes

Monday, February 5, 2018

15 Irresistible Recipes Using Nutella

Satisfy your addiction to everyone's favorite chocolate hazelnut spread with these 15 Irresistible Recipes Using Nutella...

Satisfy your addiction to everyone's favorite chocolate hazelnut spread with these 15 Irresistible Recipes Using Nutella.


Do me a little favor real quick. Take out your calendar or daily planner & draw a big ole heart around today. Why, you may ask? Because today happens to be World Nutella Day. And that is perhaps one of the best food holidays ever created. 

Yes, an entire day dedicated to our love for all things Nutella! Not that I ever need a food holiday as an excuse to indulge in this creamy chocolate hazelnut spread, & I doubt that you all do either. ;) 

One of my favorite ways to enjoy Nutella is by simply dipping pretzels into it. Or by the spoonful straight out of the jar (no shame here, folks!). But every once in a while I like to use this chocolaty hazelnut goodness to whip up a decadent sweet treat like these 15 Irresistible Recipes Using Nutella that I am sharing with you all today...

Friday, November 3, 2017

25 Cozy Chai Spiced Recipes for Fall

Enjoy the warm & comforting blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, & cloves in these 25 Cozy Chai Spiced Recipes for Fall...



Enjoy the warm & comforting blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, & cloves in these 25 Cozy Chai Spiced Recipes for Fall.








I know that when most of you all think of chai spices that you automatically think of lattes, but this warm & toasty blend of spices is absolutely amazing in some of your favorite fall recipes as well. Chai spices make the perfect addition to soft & fluffy cinnamon rolls, warm & cozy cocktails, perfectly spiced desserts, and so much more. 






The spicy & comforting blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, & a touch of black pepper complements your favorite flavors of fall (think apple, pumpkin, pears, even chocolate) perfectly.






Each & every fall, I whip up a jar of my DIY Chai Spice Mix & use it in place of just plain ole cinnamon for the entire season. I sprinkle it over toast with butter & a little sugar. I add a teaspoon of it into pancake & waffle batter. I stir a little bit of it into into my morning oatmeal. 






This warm blend of spices instantly gives everything a tasty fall makeover. This DIY spice blend will also work perfectly in each of these 25 cozy chai spiced recipes for fall that I am sharing with you all today. :)






From breakfast to dessert to happy hour, I got you covered with the most cozy & comforting chai spiced recipes to enjoy all throughout fall & the holidays...






Friday, September 22, 2017

12 Touchdown Scoring Dessert Recipes

Score a touchdown at that next tailgate or game day party with these 12 football themed dessert recipes...



Score a touchdown at that next tailgate or game day party with these 12 football themed dessert recipes.








My most favorite time of the year is officially here, folks! Fall has arrived, the leaves are starting to turn, & college football season is in full swing. 





The start of college football season also means plenty of tailgating & game day parties on the weekends. And what is a tailgate or football party without the food- am I right? ;)





Can I get a woot-woot from all of you out there who only watch the game for the food & the beer? (Woot-wooting over here! ;) )





I know that most of us have it covered when it comes to the savory stuff. Nachos, buffalo wings, & pizza are usually staples on any respectable game day menu. But what about the sweet treats to celebrate that win or to ease the blow of a big loss? 





No worries because I have got you covered with these 12 touchdown scoring dessert recipes that I sharing with you all today! :) Each & every one of the sweet treat recipes below are either football shaped or football themed making them the perfect addition to your next game day spread...





Wednesday, March 15, 2017

17 Boozy Recipes Using Baileys Irish Cream

From dreamy cocktails to booze infused desserts to a decadent breakfast recipe, you will have all the bases covered for your St. Patrick's Day celebration with these 17 Boozy Recipes Using Baileys Irish Cream...



From dreamy cocktails to booze infused desserts to a decadent breakfast recipe, you will have the bases covered for your St. Patrick's Day celebration with these 17 Boozy Recipes Using Baileys Irish Cream.








I think by now that it is no big secret to you all that I love me some Baileys Irish Cream. ;) I love adding a splash of it to my coffee or hot cocoa on a cold winter night or drinking it straight over ice after a particularly long day. 





And I always seem to find a way to sneak a little Baileys into some of my dessert recipes & boozy concoctions for the blog. It is smooth and creamy and pairs perfectly with everything from chocolate to caramel to coffee.





Of course, one of my first experiences with Baileys is when I was challenged to do an Irish Car Bomb on one particular St. Patrick's Day some years ago. Let's just say that is NOT my favorite way to enjoy a little Baileys Irish Cream. ;) 





I am not much for chugging, and that is a drink that must be chugged. If you have ever happened to have had one, then I think you will know exactly what it is that I am talking about. 





While I am a fan of Baileys all year round, I especially get excited about Irish cream as we near closer to St. Patrick's Day. And with St. Patrick's Day just a couple of days away, I decided to scour some of my favorite food bloggers' sites to find the best Baileys spiked recipes to share with you all. 





From dreamy cocktails to booze infused desserts to a decadent breakfast recipe, I got all the bases covered for your St. Patrick's Day celebration with these 17 Boozy Recipes Using Baileys Irish Cream...

Friday, July 15, 2016

20 S'mores Inspired Recipes~ No Campfire Required

From ice cream to breakfast treats to a boozy cocktail, you are sure to find a recipe to satisfy your s'mores addiction in these 20 S'mores Inspired Recipes...

From ice cream to breakfast treats to a boozy cocktail, you are sure to find a recipe to satisfy your s'mores addiction in these 20 S'mores Inspired Recipes.


One of my favorite summertime treats is s'mores. I mean, who doesn't like a good classic s'mores with fire roasted marshmallows & ooey, gooey chocolate? And while I could probably enjoy s'mores every evening of June, July & August (and beyond!), sometimes Mother Nature has other plans in store. 

Like the strings of thunderstorms & downpours that always seem to happen when we plan to light the fire pit that evening. And sometimes it is just too darn hot! I mean, who wants to sit in front of a roaring fire when temperatures are 80+ degrees and the humidity is at 100%?? Not me. Not even for some tasty s'mores. ;)

And then there are the evenings when we are just too lazy to gather the firewood and get the fire going. 

If you sometimes find yourself in the same spot, then you are going to love today's collection of 20 S'mores Inspired Recipes! Each of these delicious recipes have all the elements of a fireside s'mores that you love, but there is no campfire required to make these. From ice cream to breakfast treats to even a boozy cocktail, you are sure to find a recipe below to satisfy your s'mores addiction... 

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

12 Perfectly Romantic Desserts for Two

From chocolate to cupcakes to cobbler, you are sure to find the perfect dessert in just the right portion size for a date night-in with these 12 Perfectly Romantic Desserts for Two...




From chocolate to cupcakes to cobbler, you are sure to find the perfect dessert in just the right portion size for a date night-in with these 12 Perfectly Romantic Desserts for Two.










Even though I put together this little round-up of delicious desserts with a certain upcoming romantic holiday in mind, I am here to tell you all that this collection of desserts for two isn't just for the love birds or romantic date nights at home. I mean, recipes for desserts for two can have so many other perfectly acceptable uses. 







Like, you have had a really long week. Like really long. And you want to splurge on a sweet treat, but find the idea of eating an entire pan of brownies or a dozen cookies a little ridiculous.







Or maybe you are in the mood for a sweet treat, but don't feel like having a ton of leftover cake or cobbler tempting you all weekend long. 
I mean, it is hard to let such tasty goodies just go to waste, right? 







Or forget the husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc altogether! How about a dessert perfect for a girls' night in with your bestie? 







So please banish the idea from your head that you must be part of a couple in order to truly appreciate and enjoy these 12 Perfectly Romantic Desserts for Two! ;)







I carefully collected these dessert for two recipes from some of my favorite food blogs to make sure there was a little something in here to please just about everyone's sweet tooth. 







From chocolate (because duh!) to cupcakes to cobbler, you are sure to find the perfect dessert in just the right portion size for a date night-in, to smooth over a rough week, or to round out that upcoming girls' night...











Wednesday, November 18, 2015

10 Cast Iron Dessert Recipes for Thanksgiving

Break out your cast iron skillet & bake up a dessert that is meant to be shared with one of these 10 Cast Iron Dessert Recipes for Thanksgiving...



Break out your cast iron skillet & bake up a dessert that is meant to be shared with one of these 10 Cast Iron Dessert Recipes for Thanksgiving.
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It's no secret that I love my cast iron skillets. But did you know that my love affair with cast iron began because of desserts? ;) 






It was the huge brownies, and perfect cakes, and giant cookies that I saw being baked up in them that finally convinced me that I needed a cast iron skillet in my life. 






A little over one year ago, I bought my very first one and never looked back. In fact, I have added two more skillets to my cast iron family since then. 






Cast iron is so versatile. I use mine for everything from homemade mac & cheese to deep dish pizza to perfectly baked cakes. And I love that they can easily go from the stove top to the oven. 






If you already own a cast iron skillet or need a reason (or maybe 10) to finally buy one, then you are going to love the recipe collection that I am sharing with you all today. 






I searched some of my favorite food blogs and found 10 Cast Iron Dessert Recipes for you all that would be perfect for Thanksgiving! :) 






From cakes to pies to huge cookies made for sharing, you are sure to find a skillet dessert that would be perfect for serving up at your fall feast next week...








Friday, October 16, 2015

10 Dessert Inspired Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Enjoy ice cream at home all year round with these 10 Dessert Inspired Homemade Ice Cream Recipes...



Enjoy ice cream at home all year round with these 10 Dessert Inspired Homemade Ice Cream Recipes.




Okay, I know what you all may be thinking. Why am I sharing an ice cream recipe round-up in mid-October? Typically, ice cream is considered more of a summer thing, but do you all really only enjoy ice cream during the summer months?? I mean, come on... I know better than that, folks! ;) I, for one, can attest that we have at least one carton of ice cream (store bought or homemade) in our freezer at all times, 365 days of the year. We love ice cream way too much to just be confining our consumption of it to a measly 3 months out of each year.

Today's collection of homemade ice cream recipes is a little different though. I have rounded up 10 creamy, dreamy ice cream recipes that have all been inspired by the flavors in other desserts! Think pies, cakes, your favorite sweet treats of fall, and more, but in ice cream form. And bonus? Most of these ice cream recipes can be made at home without the aid of an ice cream maker...

Friday, August 29, 2014

15 Bacon For Dessert Recipes

If you love the flavor combination of sweet & salty, then you are going to just love this recipe round-up of 15 Bacon for Dessert Recipes...

If you love the flavor combination of sweet & salty, then you are going to just love this recipe round-up of 15 Bacon for Dessert Recipes.


Bacon for Dessert week and Bacon Month are both coming to a close, but don't be sad, friends.  
In fact, it just might be impossible to be sad when you have these 30 sweet & salty bacon-licious dessert recipes to browse through! ;)

If I haven't convinced you that bacon is not just for breakfast and savory dishes by now with the Candied Bacon S'mores Pizza and Bacon & Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies I posted earlier this week, then one of these desserts below is bound to. 

From ice creams to cookies to pies to brownies and more, every single one of these desserts has at least one thing in common...
Bacon, glorious bacon.