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Overhead view of citrus whole wheat cake with lemon curd and whipped creamed decorated with flowers and berries
Baking, Desserts

Whole Wheat Orange Cake with Lemon Curd

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 […]

Pavlova topped with softly whipped cream and fresh berries.
Baking, Desserts

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 […]

Freshly baked chocolate swirl rolls dusted with powdered sugar.
Baking, Breakfast, Desserts

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 […]

A chocolate mousse pie topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder.
Baking, Desserts

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 […]

overhead shot of cream drop biscuits served with creme fraiche and strawberry jam
Baking, Breakfast

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 […]

overhead shot of a rustic galette topped with plum slices
Baking, Desserts

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 […]

a slice of apricot olive oil cake served on a white plate, garnished with whipped cream, roasted apricots, and toasted almonds
Baking

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 […]

Freshly baked berry almond cobbler in white baking dish with golden crustr
Baking, Desserts

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, […]

Overhead view of a strawberry summer cake topped with fresh berries and powdered sugar
Baking, Desserts

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 […]

An overhead shot of sliced challah, soft on the inside and golden on the outside.
Baking

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 […]

Golden, fluffy apple butter cinnamon buns topped with a glaze
Baking

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.  […]