33 recipes
dessertsThis is the kind of dessert that makes a meal feel complete. Warm, rich, and meant to be served slowly, with extra sauce poured over at the table — it’s less about precision and more about the experience of it. Out of everything on this menu, this might have been the most satisfying to serve. Continue Reading…
dessertsThere was a time I would have made every component of this dessert from scratch. The cake.The filling.Everything. And while I still love baking, I’ve learned something over the years that has completely changed the way I host: You don’t have to do everything to create something beautiful. This trifle is layered, bright, and just Continue Reading…
dessertsThere was a time when I believed hosting meant making everything from scratch. The bread.The sauce.The dessert.Even the ice cream. And while I still love cooking deeply, I’ve learned something more important over the years: The best hosts aren’t the ones who do the most.They’re the ones who know where to simplify. This pistachio chocolate Continue Reading…
dessertsThis site uses affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you. I love having a few go-to desserts, you know the ones that your friends always ask you to make, the ones that you know like the back of your hand and can whip Continue Reading…
breakfast-brunchIf you follow on Instagram, you know that I have a ton of hot chocolate-related recipe ideas swirling through my head. But this one is the one I just couldn’t let go of – I knew I had to make these! I love cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning, but I wanted to try something new. Continue Reading…
dessertsWhat better day to talk about cookie boxes than on National Cookie Day?! I had high hopes for my Christmas baking this year, but the reality of the third trimester and a now-ten-month-old (!!!!) is that I just can’t bring myself to bake several different types of cookies. I grabbed most of everything for these Continue Reading…
breakfast-brunchGuys. This is the pumpkin muffin dreams are made of! I cannot tell you how good they are with coffee – you just need to try it for yourself! The pumpkin spice is so warm and comforting, especially as the temps are getting cooler. The coffee crumb has the best crunch and reinforces that pumpkin Continue Reading…
dessertsDon’t you just love making a treat that is like, just a little less effort? Guys, I love a good pie (and I really love a great pecan pie). Forget “easy as pie” – this is “easier than pie!” Especially at this point in my pregnancy (hey, 29 weeks!), I’m getting tired on my feet, Continue Reading…
dessertsThere are two things that are totally essential – and worth it – about this recipe: making the custard base and purchasing the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment. Because if you like pumpkin spice, and you like ice cream, this recipe is a must. have. So, I’m sure you’ve seen those no churn recipes that Continue Reading…
dessertsI have to say, I’ve never been much into Halloween. Fall – yes. But specifically the “holiday” of Halloween – no. But now that Harper is here, I’m a little more interested in it. Today, I made a batch of pumpkin spice chex mix (complete with candy corn) to drop off to a few of Continue Reading…
dessertsApple pie is hands down my favorite fall dessert. It’s also one of those things I always make without a recipe and it’s always good. (Can’t tell you how hard it is to get something like that out of your head, on to paper, and get it to taste the same!). This fall, I’ve been Continue Reading…
cocktailsWe made it to Friday! I’m ready to celebrate the end of a crazy week, and 100% ready to whip up a batch of these cozy caramel apple ciders and curl up next to the fire. It’s a gloomy day here today – gray skies, misty and foggy out, and the leaves in our backyard Continue Reading…
breakfast-brunchRemember that Healthy(ish) Banana Bread we did at the height of all of that quarantine banana bread baking? Well, let’s do it again, but this time make it pumpkin for fall! This bread is SO easy and so much lighter than a traditional bread because – wait for it – we’re using pancake mix. So Continue Reading…
breakfast-brunchOkay. This is probably going to be one of those recipes that you make and then you’re like, crap I better give half of these to the neighbors. When I made these, we had one bite, and I texted a pic to our neighbors across the street and asked them if they wanted some. I Continue Reading…
dessertsHey, hey, MDW! I love Memorial Day Weekend; it gets me so excited for summer. And BBQs. And cold drinks. And firepits at night. And all the summertime things I’m hoping we still get to enjoy during this quarantine! This weekend’s menu is a simple mix of some burgers, hot dogs and watermelon salad, plus Continue Reading…
breakfast-brunchThis is another, have you quarantined if you haven’t made banana bread? With everyone making banana bread, I’ve been craving it – but with all the baking I’ve been doing (uh, hello Gigantic Chewy Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies that have been on repeat), I needed to lighten this guy up. Big time. Enter: healthy(ish) protein banana bread. It’s actually pretty light if you Continue Reading…
dessertsThose dang Girl Scouts, amirite?! My husband loves the Samoa cookies and I’ve been trying to recreate them at home for him so he doesn’t have to wait until it’s Girl Scout cookie season. To be honest, I’ve been struggling with an actual cookie and was going to throw in the towel all together. Then Continue Reading…
dessertsYou know that feeling when you make something stupid good? Yeah, that’s these gigantic coffee chocolate chip cookies. They’re just stupid good. I got a jar of instant coffee for those Dalgonas from earlier in the week and wanted to see how else I could make use of it. I can’t imagine going through an Continue Reading…
dessertsThis Easter is just going to be so strange, isn’t it? I’m planning our menu and trying to make it as special as I can without the rest of our family. We’re planning on steaks and smashed potatoes with some veg on the side and a fresh batch of these blondies! (PS you can grab Continue Reading…
dessertsAt some point I’ll share our daughter’s birth story with you all, but if you follow on Instagram, you know Miss Harper Grace was born on 02/02/2020 (cool date, huh?!) and was 8 weeks early. 8 weeks early. Lil’ punk! ha! Since then, it’s been a little bit of a whirlwind around here. The house was not Continue Reading…
dessertsThis time of year, I go all in on the clementines! I love that the winter is a time for citrus to shine. I also go all in on the quick and easy treats, like these chocolate covered clementines. I actually will confess to you – these are tangerines. Trader Joe’s ran out of clems! Continue Reading…
dessertsYou know when you have these stories in your head from growing up, and then you ask a parent about it and they’re all, “uh, no that was literally one time”? I think that’s my growing up experience with Strawberry Rhubarb pie. I have this distinct memory of my aunt “always making” SRP, but I’m Continue Reading…
dessertsLately, all I’ve been thinking about is a fruit + lemon formula when it comes to baking. Can we just get blueberry lemon everything?! You better believe I’m working on b&l muffins, scones, pancakes – a whole blueberry lemon week! Just kidding. But really, blueberry and lemon is one of the most perfect flavor combinations Continue Reading…
dessertsGuys, I whole heartedly intended to make churros from scratch. And then, I was like, nope. Hard no. Let’s make cheaters. So. Here we are today, with churro bites that literally require 4 ingredients. Okay, plus maybe some raspberry “sauce” (2 ingredients) and caramel (store-bought) for dunking. Maybe you’ve seen this short cut before, but Continue Reading…
desserts“Strawberry fields foreverrrr…” Guys, I am SO into strawberries right now! Yesterday, we shared the Strawberry Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin we’re serving up for Easter and today – a Strawberry Pound Cake! I’m so obsessed with this cake. It is so good. We’ve already made and devoured two of these. In one week. This cake is: Continue Reading…
breakfast-brunchIt’s Friday, we made it! Now, let’s jump right in to this quick bread and make this, too. I have to tell you, I’m actually very ready for spring. I’m 100% a fall and winter girl, and not a huge fan of summertime heat and humidity. But there’s something about this past winter that has Continue Reading…
dessertsAlternate title: Holy-Shit-That’s-Good Bread Pudding. Bread pudding is one of those desserts that feels like it takes so much effort, but it really doesn’t. In fact, you likely have all the ingredients you need already and could most likely make it without a recipe. It’s so simple. So straightforward. And 100% customizable. Now, bread pudding Continue Reading…
dessertsHappy Valentine’s Day, everyone! I’m not usually excited for Valentine’s Day, always kind of seemed silly, but it’s a sweet little holiday, isn’t it? Hubby and I don’t celebrate this one, but I caved and gave him a card and chocolates anyway. I felt like I couldn’t ignore Valentine’s Day! This week also marks 8 Continue Reading…
dessertsYou know how right after Thanksgiving you feel like you are ready to kick of the Christmas season? After Thanksgiving dinner, we always watch Christmas Vacation, which feels like a real transition to the second part of the holiday season. That’s kind of how I feel about the Super Bowl. Now that the game is Continue Reading…
appetizersGet your remotes and popcorn ready, have I got a list for you! If you want some foodie things to watch on Netflix, I’m your girl and this is your post. Plus, I’m sharing my recipe for peanut butter cup popcorn, which you’re gonna want for your next #netflixandchill sesh. Trust me. Okay, friends, let’s get Continue Reading…
dessertsGet ready for this one, friends! You will not believe how easy this dessert is and how simple it is to pull together. If you are in a pinch, need a quick idea, or just want to shake it up a little, try these mixed berry cobblers for dessert! Don’t let a crumbly topping scare you Continue Reading…
dessertsAre you even ready?! Drop whatever it is you are doing, add this to your Christmas menu, and add these ingredients to your Christmas shopping list: Vanilla ice cream (or caramel, or coffee) Stroopwaffels Irish Cream That’s all you need!
dessertsGuys, I really love pumpkin spice. The day that the PSL becomes available, I feel like the fall season truly kicks off. Bring on the sweaters and scarves, and #pumpkinspiceeverything. But – I do not like pumpkin pie. But – I love these pumpkin pies! I think the crust-to-pie ratio makes me like these minis, but Continue Reading…
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