Lemon Poppyseed Sour Cream Cakes with Vanilla Bean Glaze
Lemon Poppyseed Sour Cream Cakes with Vanilla Bean Glaze Tender and moist cakes filled with triple the lemon flavor, a simple sugar glaze and all the tiny pops of poppyseeds. Aren’t they so cute? These are the best lemon cakes (muffins) I’ve made YET! Sour cream, milk, sugar, eggs and all the vanilla and lemon […]
Instant Pot Crispy Beef with Red Peppers + Onions
Instant Pot Crispy Beef with Red Peppers + Onions Are you needing a mouthwatering, easy beef recipe? Well, here it is. I love that Instant Pot’s can do so much. I use the saute setting on high to sear these boneless beef short ribs up very nicely – like 15 minutes per side. And then […]
Simple Chex Mix
Classic + Simple Chex Mix Does a food memory come alive when you see this Chex Mix? So many people think of their Grandmother or a special holiday moment. This Chex Mix brings it all back. It’s gluten free, healthier (even with butter), simple pantry seasonings and takes less than 20 minutes to make. The […]
Chewy Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies
Chewy Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies What’s more perfect for this festive holiday season than some good old fashion gingersnap cookies?! BUT, wait, they are updated with a crispy outside and tender chewy inside with a simple cinnamon vanilla bean buttercream to make them cute little sandwiches. Hints of ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg – make for […]
Iced Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Iced Oatmeal Molasses Cookies The best chewy gluten free cookie I’ve had. Think pillows of oatmeal with hints of ginger and brown sugar. Topped with a simple glaze that makes them look like snow covered mountains. The edges are crispy while the center is chewy and sweet – I love this combination. Pro Tip: Freeze […]
Gluten Free Apple Tart
Gluten Free Apple Tart Apple tart is very popular in my house. Thanks to my mother in law (hi!) who at every family gathering makes sure to have at least 2 or even 5 apples tarts on the counter, waiting for her family to enjoy. It’s a treat – her version is loaded with sugar, […]
Chocolate Dipped Salted Peanut Butter Cookies
Chocolate Dipped Salted Peanut Butter Cookies Oh my gosh – the smooth combination of peanut butter and chocolate, with hints of flake salt. So delicious. The color contrast along with the textures and flakey consistency. You won’t be able to have just one! They are classic. Everyone needs a peanut butter cookie recipe in their […]
Peppermint White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Peppermint White Chocolate Sugar Cookies Your favorite sugar cookie with a tender bite, full of amazing peppermint chips and just the right amount of white chocolate drizzle and festive sprinkles. Just perfect. These sugar cookies are chewy and not crumbly. Not overly sweet with hints of peppermint and creamy white chocolate. I love the crunch […]
Extra Large Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Extra Large Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies OMG. That’s about all the words I have for these. I love peanut butter cookies. Salty and sweet…and these are chewy too. Use high quality peanut butter (it should just be peanuts and salt on the ingredients list), salted butter, fresh brown sugar, flake salt…oh and vanilla extract always […]
Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies
Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies You can’t forget a classic that has been jazzed up for the holidays and the New Year! These mini chocolate chip and mint cookies – are baked just so to keep them chewy. You get so much chocolate and mint in each bite – you can’t just eat one! […]
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies The best gluten free sugar cookies, I’ve made. Crispy with tender insides all coated with festive sugar glaze (and all the sprinkles you can add). There is no denying it that sugar cookies are classic holiday favorites. It’s a tradition that I share with my daughters – no matter how messy […]
Brown Butter Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Frosting
Brown Butter Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Frosting It’s really as good as it sounds. Nutty browned butter with cinnamon, cloves and ginger along with rich molasses and moist cake. AND all topped with a simple cinnamon frosting. It’s a good one. Finish it off with some crystalized ginger pieces and a dusting of powdered sugar […]
Gluten Free Lemon Cloud Cake
Gluten Free Lemon Cloud Cake There is always a reason to celebrate. Today happens to be my birthday so even better. So let’s celebrate with my most flavorful, moist and delicious lemon cake ever. And it’s gluten free. You won’t even know it. The texture isn’t compromised in this cake. Dense and full of lemon […]
Chocolate Espresso Mousse + Butterscotch Cookies
Chocolate Espresso Mousse + Butterscotch Cookies Delicious bites of rich chocolate cookies with hints of butterscotch, salt and espresso. Extra eggs whipped together with sugar helps make the cookies stay moist while being light and airy…just like mousse. I love the added flavor of espresso and salt. Just pairs so well together. Lets talk Chocolate […]
Black Pepper Steak Toasts with Horseradish Cream
Black Pepper Steak Toasts with Horseradish Cream When I cater for a large party – heck even for a party of 10 these are the most popular thing on the table! I love that these can be passed around, they look great on a platter and everyone loves this heavier appetizer option. A simple grilled […]
Sweet Potato Skins with Candied Bacon + Parmesan Butter
Sweet Potato Skins with Candied Bacon + Parmesan Butter Crispy and tender with all the salt, spice and sweet you need. Spicy and smoky butter with all the Parmesan cheese and flake salt. Sweet potato flesh and the crispy skin is the best with a crumble of candied bacon. Add this to your holiday table, […]
My Favorites | Gift Guide Small Thoughtful Gifts + Ornaments to love
My Favorites | Gift Guide Small Thoughtful Gifts + Glass Food Ornaments Small gifts are just as mighty as large ones – here is a complete guide for you with lots of ideas for anyone on your list. PLUS my favorite glass food ornaments. Over 20 ideas for great stocking stuffers, office presents or small […]
