I come from a fairly large family. Growing up, my cousins and I would see each other nearly every Sunday for dinner at our grandparents. As we've gotten older, we clearly don't have as many … [Read more...]
Devils Food Cupcakes
These super chocolatey Devils Food Cupcakes are most certainly going to be a favorite of the chocoholic in your life. There isn't anything that specifically determines a chocolate cake as … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Every year, I have two responsibilities for Thanksgiving: make Bloody Mary's as everyone arrives and show up with a dessert that is chocolate and/or pumpkin. This year, I decided to make a … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Dipped Lemon Almond Sugar Cookies
Note: Bob's Red Mill and OXO provided items for this giveaway. All opinions are mine alone. Seven years ago today, I started this blog. How crazy is that? It started as a way to archive recipes I … [Read more...]
Pistachio Sugar Cookies
I almost always have pistachios in my house, they are a favorite of my husband and me. We both love them on their own, as a garnish, or incorporated into different recipes. The flavor of … [Read more...]
Old Fashioned Cupcakes
Note: I was sent a Non-Stick Pro 12 Cup Muffin Pan, Silicone Baking Cups, and a Baker's Decorating Tool from OXO. All opinions are my own. September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, so I'm … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Note: I was sent a holiday cookie decorating gift basket from De'Longhi, and one to give away. All opinions are mine alone. With the holidays upon us, it's always nice to find extra ways to give … [Read more...]
Apple Butter Swirled Gingerbread Bars
Note: I was sent a Glass 3 Qt Baking Dish with Lid, Glass 2 Qt Baking Dish with Lid, Brownie Spatula, and Illuminating Digital Hand Mixer from OXO. All opinions are my own. September is … [Read more...]
Blueberry Coffee Cake with Almond Streusel
My boyfriend and I were visiting friends this weekend and I wanted to bring a little something for everyone to enjoy. This month's Cooking Light gave me the perfect recipe: Blueberry Coffee Cake with … [Read more...]
Honey Buttermilk Biscuits
I've used Melt Buttery Spread in a few recipes on here, including delicious Skinny Iced Pumpkin Cookies, Tim Tam Tarts with Raspberries and Rose Water Whipped Cream, and Shrimp Florentine … [Read more...]
Banana Split Cupcakes
The inspiration for this post is a bit convoluted. I was originally looking for some way to incorporate wet walnuts into a recipe for my dad. My dad is a huge fan of wet walnuts and he just had … [Read more...]
Mini Pumpkin Blossom Honey Cakes
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began last night at sundown. Honey plays a significant role in Rosh Hashanah celebrations, signifying hopes for a sweet new year. Apples or challah dipped in honey … [Read more...]
Vegan Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
I made these Vegan Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting for a lovely vegan bride-to-be for her bridal shower this weekend. I'm not going to lie, I was going to do a test run of these, … [Read more...]
Irish Soda Bread
Happy St. Patrick's Day! One of my favorite memories growing up was my mom making Irish Soda bread during March. It is a fairly straightforward bread and is really quite easy. The bread uses … [Read more...]
Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, and Pecan Cookies
This year, I participated in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap.The Cookie Swap is in its second year and helps raise money for Cookies for Kids' Cancer, a national non-profit organization committed … [Read more...]