Whole wheat flour meets orange, raspberries and a buttery lemon curd in this bright cake – a beautiful balance of nutty, citrusy, and rich. Simple enough to serve as a coffee cake, yet easily dressed up to make an impression for a special occasion. With […]
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Raspberry Pavlova
Crispy, cloudy, half dessert, half table decoration. As we wrap up our series on Christmas desserts, it was only fitting to end it on a simple, yet showstopper of a dessert. Day twelve. The last dessert of this series, arriving just after the holidays have […]
Chocolate Rolls
Holiday mornings call for something soft, warm, and cozy. Day 6 brings a small batch of chocolate rolls that feel like a hug fresh from the oven. Somewhere between a dessert, a snack, and breakfast, these chocolate rolls can be whatever you need them to […]
Chocolate Mousse Pie
This chocolate mousse pie is the ultimate decadent dessert. With a rich chocolate filling and a buttery flaky crust, it’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just craving a sweet treat, this easy recipe will wow your taste buds! Welcome […]
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
Pumpkin for fall. Groundbreaking. I know. But listen, this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Cake is fall on overdrive. It’s October on a hayride getting drunk on apple cider. Buckle up. This pumpkin cake is what happens when a spiced loaf meets a cheesecake and decides […]
Cream Drop Biscuits
These cream drop biscuits are an act of faith: the dough will look thick, sticky, lumpy! Anything but cohesive! Trust the magic of the process – and resist the urge to overwork the gluten. What I love about drop biscuits is that, unlike traditional recipes […]
Strawberry Peach Basil Crisp with Brown Butter & Sesame
Is it cool if I post this Strawberry Peach Basil Crisp recipe at the very tail end of summer? Is it cool that I even asked? Well, I’ll go ahead and assume yes. It is my opinion that as long as the local markets are […]
Rustic Plum Galette
Some desserts are not about perfect layers or over-the-top presentations. They’re like the equivalent of tousled hair and linen dresses, charming in their imperfection and somehow all the more beautiful for it. That’s how I see this rustic plum galette: unfussy, undemanding, but the loveliest […]
Apricot Olive Oil Cake
This apricot olive oil cake is simple and easy to make. There’s no complicated techniques or fussy ingredients. The olive oil keeps it moist and tender, the apricots soften into jammy little pockets of tart and sweetness, and the whole thing bakes into a golden […]
Berry Almond Cobbler
Few desserts scream summer quite like a bubbling berry cobbler. Whether you’re using up fresh berries from the farmers market or clearing out the freezer, this Berry Almond Cobbler is easy to put together and delivers that sweet, jammy magic with minimal effort. It’s simple, […]
Strawberry Summer Cake
This strawberry summer cake is everything you want it to be: light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh berries. Super easy and ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for warm days, picnics, or just because. I welcome any excuse to have my house smelling like […]
Caramelized Onion Zucchini Galette
This Caramelized Onion Zucchini Galette is a wonderful way to showcase summer’s star vegetable. From a flaky pistachio crust to a filling that’s full of layers and flavors (ricotta? sweet caramelized onions? yes, please), this is a recipe you’ll surely be making every summer! A […]
Challah Bread
A straightforward guide to making bakery-worthy challah bread: soft and pillowy on the inside, shiny and golden on the outside – and if you’re feeling adventurous, a six-strand loaf. When flour, water, yeast, and salt are worked together in the right proportions for the right […]
Croissant Bread Pudding
This croissant bread pudding is a simple, yet delightfully smart way to use leftover croissants (is there such a thing?) or store-bought ones. With minimal prep involved, all the magic happens in one baking dish. What happens next is up to you: is it a […]
Apple Butter Cinnamon Buns
These apple butter cinnamon buns combine the richness of cinnamon rolls with the concentrated, complex flavors of homemade apple butter. The process might look overwhelming, but trust me it’s all very manageable. It’s all about breaking it into simple steps that won’t stress you out. […]