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Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry Crust

July 27, 2025 | 94 Comments

This recipe for Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry Crust is the perfect dessert for Easter - or anytime you need a little happy in your life! It's so good! Be the first to get new recipes – Subscribe to Back For Seconds by Email Get my cookbook, Brownies, Blondies, and Bars here! Thanks to the J.M. Smucker Company for sponsoring this post! Well if this cheesecake doesn't scream spring, I don't know what will. The combination of strawberry and lemon is so bright and vibrant, it just makes me happy. This lemon cheesecake is light and creamy and it sits on a chewy strawberry cookie crust. It's easier than you think to make, and everyone will be impressed! ...

Easy Lemon Macaroons

July 27, 2025 | 13 Comments

These Easy Lemon Macaroons are made with just 4 simple ingredients. Perfectly chewy, with sweet coconut, and zesty lemon flavor you are going to LOVE! Be the first to get new recipes – Subscribe to Back For Seconds by Email Get my cookbook, Brownies, Blondies, and Bars here! Nothing tops brownies, for me, when it comes to dessert, but anything lemon comes at a close second! My whole ...

Marshmallow Fudge Crunch Brownies

January 14, 2025 | 1 Comment

Marshmallow Fudge Crunch Brownies are rich and gooey with a crunchy peanut butter and chocolate topping. One of the best homemade brownie recipes ever! Be the first to get new recipes – Subscribe to Back For Seconds by Email I have been making these brownies since I was a child, but over the years I have perfected the homemade brownie recipe and thought it was time to finally share these ...

Chili Lime Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa

July 28, 2024 | Leave a Comment

Chili Lime Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa is a quick, easy, and healthy dinner recipe that's sure to please! Low carb, keto friendly, clean eating approved! Don't you just love when you can get dinner cooked and on the table in 20 minutes, and everyone is excited about eating what you made? This is one of those meals! Quick, easy, healthy, AND delicious!! This is not a drill. ...

glazed lemon loaf with twist of lemon on top

Best Glazed Lemon Loaf

July 12, 2024 | 2 Comments

This recipe makes the Best Glazed Lemon Loaf! Moist and sweet with lots of bright lemon flavor. Skip the bakery and make this instead! The glaze adds an extra burst of lemon. Perfect for brunch! This is one of those recipes that you will make over and over again. I made three batches, one right after the other, and my family is still wanting more! Even with the glaze, this lemon loaf ...

Christmas Tree and Wreath Meringue Cookies

December 15, 2023 | 10 Comments

Christmas Tree and Wreath Meringue Cookies are fun and beautifully festive! A light crunch on the outside, with a slightly chewy, airy center. Delightful! Have you ever had a meringue cookie? Have you ever made them? I'll be honest, meringues are not on the top of my list of favorite cookies, BUT, there is most certainly a place for this light, airy, sweet little treat among so many ...

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Biscotti

December 11, 2023 | 1 Comment

This White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Biscotti is perfect with a cup of coffee or milk! A beautiful gift idea for Christmas that's surprisingly easy to make! My kids and I have developed a great fondness for biscotti. We tend to prefer soft, chewy cookies in general, but there is something truly scrumptious about crunchy, delicious biscotti dipped in hot chocolate, coffee, or milk. SO ...

Coconut Cream Bars cut in half on top of Christmas paper

4 Ingredient Coconut Cream Bars

November 30, 2023 | 129 Comments

These 4 Ingredient Coconut Cream Bars are an easy, no bake candy that tastes like a mounds bar! An easy Christmas candy recipe, great for gifting! You guys, these 4 ingredient, no bake, bites of heaven are my new favorite thing. I have been making them for many years for Christmas and have been trying to hold off on making them again until Christmas rolled around again. My ...

5 Minute Mint Chocolate Fudge

November 28, 2023 | 23 Comments

This 5 Minute Mint Chocolate Fudge is so easy, and perfect for Christmas time! It's smooth and creamy, rich and chocolatey, cool and minty - so delicious!! BE THE FIRST TO GET NEW RECIPES – SUBSCRIBE TO BACK FOR SECONDS BY EMAIL There is nothing like mint and chocolate at Christmas time! Peppermint mochas (or even better, peppermint mocha cookies!), yes please! Candy cane fudge? Oh yeah! ...

Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti

November 28, 2023 | 31 Comments

This Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti is the perfect cookie for dunking in coffee or milk. These crunchy, festive cookies also make beautiful Christmas gifts! I don't make biscotti nearly enough and I have no idea why! They are faster to make than regular cookies (no scooping), they are the perfect companion to my regular afternoon coffee breaks, and my kids get so excited and love dunking ...

Espresso Maple Cookies

October 18, 2023 | Leave a Comment

These Espresso Maple Cookies are the perfect treat for maple lovers and coffee lovers alike! Great for Christmas cookie trays and Mondays! Recently, I was grocery shopping and stopped to look through the seasonal baking items. I found these maple chips and knew I had to grab a few bags and start experimenting with new recipes! We love baking with maple. These Maple Cookies with Maple Icing ...