pear crisp with freshly whipped cream

core and cut 6 cups of pears, and toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon with a whisk. add to pear mixture and toss to coat. in a food processor, combine 1/3 cup flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/3 packed brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pulse 2 times or until combined. add 3 tablespoons of chilled butter cut into small pieces; pulse 6 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. add 1/2 cup oats; pulse 2 times. sprinkle flour mixture evenly over pear mixture and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until pears are tender and topping is golden brown. top with some freshly whipped cream.

chocolate dipped frozen banana bites

cut three bananas into ½ inch thick slices, place them on a plate, and put them in the freezer for an hour.

gather your favorite small toppings. i used my mini cuisinart to crush peanut butter cups, coconut, and toasted coconut.

heat 2 cups of your favoritechocolate chips with two tablespoons of canola oil in a small saucepan over low heat just until smooth. dip a banana slice in chocolate, coat it, and drop your dipped banana in your topping.

transfer back to the plate and put the back in the freezer. wah‐lah!