Plum Crostata

September 24, 2018 // No Comments

Finish off the rest of your plum haul from the season on a classic Italian pie/tart – the crostata. Beautifully rustic with a thin and flaky crust, this Plum Crostata boasts all the flavors of a fresh summer fruit pie... Continue reading →

Swedish Visiting Cake Bars

September 7, 2018 // No Comments

I teamed up with OXO to bring you this Swedish Visiting Cake Bars recipe. OXO has partnered with professional chefs to support Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, an organization committed to raising funds to end pediatric cancer. An almond-meringue crust sits... Continue reading →

Half eaten cookie on top of a stack of thick and chewy oatmeal and raisin cookies.

Thick and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

August 27, 2018 // 69 Comments

Thick, chewy, and loaded with oats and raisins, these Thick and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies will be on repeat in your cookie jar. As a child, while my classmates preferred munching on cookies akin to my chewy chocolate chunk cookies,... Continue reading →

Key lime cupcakes topped with key lime buttercream, with fresh key limes in the foreground and background.

Key Lime Cupcakes with Key Lime Buttercream

July 24, 2018 // 10 Comments

With a velvety key lime cake base and a tart key lime buttercream, each bite of these Key Lime Cupcakes will make you pucker with delight! Desserts are welcome around these parts year-round. The only thing that changes are the... Continue reading →

Fresh Strawberry Cake

June 22, 2018 // 7 Comments

Both cake and frosting in this Fresh Strawberry Cake are flavored solely with fresh strawberries, just in time for strawberry picking season. Growing up, there was a local bakery where I would pick up a slice of fresh strawberry cake... Continue reading →

Strawberry scone on plate with lemon curd, butter, and milk in the background.

Strawberry Buttermilk Scones

May 2, 2018 // 4 Comments

Make the most of this strawberry season with these Strawberry Buttermilk Scones. Filled with fresh strawberry pieces and topped with a drizzle of strawberry glaze, they’re sure to please any strawberry-lover’s palate. I’m just going to go right ahead and... Continue reading →

Chocolate cupcake frosted with chocolate frosting and chocolate sprinkles on a plate.

Classic Chocolate Cupcakes

March 9, 2018 // 4 Comments

One for your recipe box, these Classic Chocolate Cupcakes are soft, moist, and offer rich chocolate flavor that will satisfy any chocolate craving. I believe that every home cook and baker should have certain go-to recipes in their recipe box... Continue reading →

Cupcakes for Two: Valentine’s Day Peppermint Pattie Chocolate Cupcakes

February 7, 2018 // 16 Comments

Ultra-moist and topped with peppermint pattie buttercream, this recipe for Valentine’s Day Peppermint Pattie Chocolate Cupcakes for Two is perfect for you and your Valentine. Follow Along with the Video! I’m back to give you another sweet treat option on... Continue reading →

Tangerine and Cranberry Muffins

January 31, 2018 // 2 Comments

These no-mixer-required Tangerine and Cranberry Muffins have a punch of citrus flavor, a hint of sweetness, and can stand alone without a frosting or glaze. A little over a year ago, I shared my Orange Cranberry Cake. Though all the... Continue reading →

Classic Shortbread Cookies

December 22, 2017 // 2 Comments

Thick and buttery, these shortbread cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth quality and will become a family favorite year round. Our new home finally feels like home. I’ve even joined a ladies walking group with some of my new neighbors! Almost... Continue reading →