Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
I grew up eating pancakes made from a box and the first time I saw someone make them from scratch it blew my mind that was even an option. I never thought I would be the type to make mine from scratch, but one day …
Recipes
Chocolate Cake Balls
Celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with these chocolate cake balls! They are super moist and super easy to make! What you’ll need:– Chocolate cake, hot out of the oven– 1 Tablespoon butter– 1 Tablespoon water– 3/4 cup powdered sugar– 6 oz valentine colored jimmies What …
Raspberry Almond Macarons
I’ve been in a bit of a baking funk lately so it was only natural that macarons got me out of it! These macs are made with an almond macaron shell, a swirl of almond butter cream, and filled with some raspberry jam! Getting Everything …
Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
I’ve been on a bit of an apples with caramel kick lately. That combined with my craving for cheesecake resulted in this yummy treat! you’ll find a spiced graham cracker crust, a layer of cheesecake, a layer of apple pie filling, and all topped with …
Homemade Caramel Sauce
I have been obsessed with dipping and drizzling caramel on all the things lately! And while it’s been a hot minute since I last made some in school, it’s far too easy (and cheaper) to not be making it at home. What you’ll need:– 1 …
Chickpea and Kale Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern one pan wonder of poached eggs in a delish tomato based sauce. I absolutely love the versatility of being able to play around with flavors and use what I’ve got on hand in the pantry. This version is my go …
Pumpkin Spice Streusel Loaf
If there was a “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom” version of pumpkin bread then it’s definitely this! I was pretty tired of your typical loaf with cream cheese icing and wanted to find a way to spice things up. (Pun fully …
Dirty Chai Macarons
Thing only thing better than a chai latte is a dirty one! If you don’t know, a dirty chai is when a shot of espresso is added, creating a fantastic flavor between the chai spices and the coffee. These macarons are made with a chai …
Monster Cookies
I’m newly obsessed with adding candy eyes to everything and I just loved adding them to these cookies! In addition to eyes, they are packed with mini M&M’s and sprinkles! What you’ll need for the cookies:– 1 cup butter, room temp (8 ounces)– 3/4 cup …
Berry Scary Ghost Pies
I love a good pun – especially when it involves food! These ghost pies are filled with strawberry jam, topped with a ghost white icing, and perfect for any Halloween get together! What you’ll need for the ghosts:– 1 full recipe of my Homemade Pie …
Skeleton Cookies
I love a decorated cookie and I am so obsessed with these skeletons! I’ve also included a less technical mummy option (really I just got tired of piping skeletons lol). What you’ll need for the cookies:– 1 stick butter, room temp (4 oz)– 3/4 cup …
Pumpkin Spice Mummy Macarons
It’s officially spooky season and I’m kicking things off with these mummy macarons! They are filled with a pumpkin spice buttercream and decorated to look like an adorable mummy. Getting Everything ReadyMacarons are definitely one of those recipes where I highly recommend getting everything 100% …
Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits
These cheddar jalapeno biscuits are perfect if you’re looking to spice up your breakfast! What you’ll need:– 1 cup milk– 1 Tablespoon lemon juice– 2 1/2 cups flour, plus extra for rolling– 1 Tablespoon baking powder– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda– 1/2 teaspoon pepper– 1/4 teaspoon …
Blueberry Bundt Cake
This Blueberry Bundt Cake is the perfect treat for any time of the day, whether it be a slice at breakfast with your coffee or your after dinner dessert. It’s super moist and packed full of fresh blueberries! What you’ll need:– 3 cups flour– 2 …
French Toast
Growing up, one of the few recipes my mom had up her sleeve was her French Toast recipe. It was so yummy and I was always so impressed that it didn’t come out of the freezer section at the grocery store. Now that I’ve tried …
Peaches and Cream Macarons
Peaches are such a staple in summer desserts that I knew I need to make a macaron version! These macs include a ring of buttercream and are filled with a dollop of peach jam. You can even go the extra mile and paint them to …
Tahini Cookies
If you’re a peanut butter cookie fan, I highly recommend you giving this tahini version a try. The edges are crisp and the middle is delightfully chewy! What you’ll need– 1/2 cup butter, softened– 1/2 cup tahini– 1 cup sugar– 1 egg– 1 Tablespoon vanilla– …
Chocolate Iced Brown Butter Biscotti
I’ve begun shamelessly adding browned butter to just about everything I can think of and I’ve yet to have any regrets thus far. Obviously I had to make a biscotti version. And obviously there needed to be chocolate involved! Making the DoughThe dough for biscotti …
Grandma’s Banana Bread
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to share, but my grandma’s banana bread is the absolute bomb! I grew up making this pretty regularly and don’t foresee myself ever tiring of it. What you’ll need:– 1/2 cup crisco– 1 cup sugar– 2 eggs– …
Cookie Butter Macarons
What would I do for a Klondike bar? Not a thing. Now cookie butter, that’s a whole different story! These macs are made with a spiced cookie shell and filled with straight up cookie butter. They are basically what I imagine heaven to taste like. …
Browned Butter Cupcakes
Yellow butter cupcakes with chocolate icing are my absolute fave. So obviously I needed to add browned butter to the mix to crank it up a notch! What you’ll need for the cake:– 1 cup flour (120g)– 1 1/4 cup sugar (225g)– 1/2 t salt– …
M&M Double Doozies
Mario has practically been begging me to make him “M&M cookies with icing” for a about a year now, so I thought his birthday was probably a good time to get around to doing it! These double doozies are made with M&M cookies sandwiched together …
Bushwhackers
Bushwhackers are by far my fave thing to order off the drink menu. I mean, who can say no to what is essentially a grown up milkshake? These are perfect by the pool or even as a late night, boozy treat! What you’ll need:– 6 …
S’mores Macarons
It’s officially summer and that means my stomach is officially craving s’mores! So naturally I needed a macaron version for this summer classic. These macs are made with a plain cookie, chocolate ganache, and toasted marshmallow fluff! Getting Everything ReadyMacarons are definitely one of those …
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
I keep finding myself with a surplus of lemons so muffins seemed a great way to put them to use! These muffins are tangy and moist and perfect for your breakfast, mid day snack, or late night treat! What you’ll need:– 1 stick butter, room …
Cheesecake with Lemon Curd and Fresh Berries
I absolutely love a cold piece of cheesecake on a hot summer day. Throw some lemon curd and berries on top and it couldn’t possible be any better! What you’ll need for the crust:– 3/4 cup butter, melted – 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (8 …
Breakfast Margaritas
While looking over the drink selection of one of my go to brunch spots, I noticed they had a breakfast margarita. If some OJ and adding the word “breakfast” means I can have tequila before noon then I was sold! I’ve basically been dreaming about …
Lemon Macarons
Lemon meringue pie is high on my list of fave desserts and these macs are giving me all the vibes! The almond macaron, lemon buttercream, and curd filling makes for a delightfully tangy bite! Getting Everything ReadyMacarons are definitely one of those recipes where I …
Lemon Curd
This lemon curd is PERFECT to add to just about any baked good you can imagine! It’s great as a topping to your cheesecake, a filling to your macarons, or even by the spoonful (; What you’ll need:– 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 4-5 lemons)– …
Strawberry Shortcakes
If you follow me on Instagram then you’ll have seen that I recently went to a strawberry farm. I picked way more strawberries than I know what to do with, but making strawberry shortcake definitely seemed like a given! The CakesThese mini “cakes” are basically …
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
I’ve been pretty obsessed with making sourdough lately and had a craving for cinnamon rolls. It seemed obvious that I combine the two and make these sourdough cinnamon rolls! AutolyseYou will first begin by mixing your ingredients for the dough and letting them rest for …
Blueberry Scones
There’s just something about eating a scone that makes me feel extra fancy. Maybe because the queen does it? I also love the versatility of them! You can basically tweak things for every season or whatever flavor you’re in the mood for! This weekend I …
Nutella Macarons
When I made these I asked Mario if he wanted to know the flavor or be surprised. He opted for the surprise so when I handed him one he just assumed it was chocolate, took a bite, and exclaimed, “NO WAY!?” It was such a …
Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
I grew up eating pancakes made from a box and the first time I saw someone make them from scratch it blew my mind that was even an option. I never thought I would be the type to make mine from scratch, but one day …
Cherry Pie Bars
These bars have got a sugar cookie top and bottom with cherry preserves in between, making a tasty treat for any occasion. They are super quick and simple to throw together if you haven’t the time (or energy) to make a full pie! The CrustThe …
Jelly Roll
My MIL and I made this cake for Christmas and I’ve been dreaming about it ever since! They basically decorate themselves so it’s such a fun treat for any occasion and I promise it isn’t as difficult to achieve as they lead you to believe …
Strawberry Macarons
Strawberries at the grocery store still aren’t quite at their peak flavor just yet. So I’m curbing my need for them by making a buttercream flavored with freeze dried strawberries and using it to fill a vanilla macaron. Yum! Getting Everything ReadyMacarons are definitely one …
Easter Bunny Cookies
I’m beginning to miss my cookie decorating days, so I made these adorable bunnies to celebrate Easter! They are honestly irresistible and such a fun activity to do with the whole family. Cut Out CookiesThe trick to getting your cookies to maintain their shape is …
Peanut Butter Eggs
One of the best parts about any holiday is undeniably the themed peanut butter cups, and I think most of us can agree that the Easter eggs are better than the pumpkins and the trees. I said what I said. This peanut butter egg recipe …
Birthday Cake Popcorn
Birthday cake muddie buddies are a serious guilty pleasure for Mario and me, but one day I didn’t have chex cereal so I substituted with popcorn. Obviously it was amazing. This is such a simple recipe to throw together when you need a treat and …
Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins
I love getting in protein any way I can and these muffins are the perfect boost! Between the protein powder, milk, oats, eggs, and bananas, each muffin has a little over 5 grams each (I typically eat 2 at a time)! These are super quick …
Banana Nut Biscotti
Banana bread and biscotti are two faves of mine, so combing the two seemed like a no brainer! This biscotti tastes exactly like banana bread, but is crunchy and perfect for dipping in a hot cup of coffee! Making the DoughThe dough for biscotti is …
Birthday Cake Macarons
If you are a fan of that classic birthday cake flavor, then you will absolutely love these macarons! They are made with a vanilla macaron and then birthday cake buttercream, plus some sprinkles for a bit of pizzazz (; Getting Everything ReadyMacarons are definitely one …
Blueberry Cheesecake
As fun as all the flavors at The Cheesecake Factory can be, a plain cheesecake with some sort of fruity situation is my favorite way to go! I typically stick to fresh berries, but I thought I would spice things up a bit with a …
Derby Pie Bars
Derby Pie was one of the things I probably ate most often in culinary school because it was such a fan fave that everyone seemed to make it whenever they got the chance. Years later it’s still a favorite of mine! If you’ve never had …
Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Biscotti is one of my fave morning treats so lucky for me it’s pretty simple to make! I’ve got a lot of chocolate lovers in my life so I made this one with them in mind (: Think chocolate chip cookie but in a form …
Chocolate Macarons
Macarons are quickly becoming my favorite thing to bake and I’m so excited to continue sharing more flavor options! They are a wonderful foundation for a myriad of flavor combinations, but I’m keeping things simple these week with a classic chocolate flavor! I know that …
Strawberry Tart
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and this tart is the perfect treat to make to celebrate! This tart is made with a sugar cookie crust and filled with fresh strawberries. It’s simple but totally delicious! What you’ll need for the crust:– 1 stick …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
If you are a peanut butter cup lover, then these cupcakes are definitely for you! These cupcakes are made with a rich chocolate cake and peanut butter packed butter cream! When I brought one over to my friend, she was eating peanut butter M&Ms, took …
Cranberry Orange Muffins
If winter had a designated flavor duo to represent itself, cranberries and oranges would hands down be the winner (at least in my book!). Cranberry orange is high on my list of flavor combinations and I love to take advantage of it in the winter! …
Browned Butter Cookie Bars
If you haven’t yet climbed aboard the browned butter train, then please do yourself a favor and hop on it! I know asking you to brown your butter seems like an extra and unnecessary step. But please just take my word for it and DO …
Turtle Cookies
I’m not sure who decided that chocolate + caramel + pecans = turtle, but I’m here for it! When I used to work at a bakery, one of the first cookies I tried was the turtle cookie. That was the first time I had ever …
Gingerbread House
Decorating gingerbread houses are an absolute must during the holidays! Everywhere you look right now, there is some sort of kit that you can buy to build and decorate a gingerbread house. And honestly it never ceases to amaze me how creative companies have become …
Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Cookies are a holiday baking staple, but the most iconic cookie option has to be the cut out cookie! Growing up we always made sugar cookies the week before Christmas and would decorate them with lots of icing and sprinkles. As time consuming as this …
Pecan Brittle
Having grown up in the south, everyone always talked about peanut brittle and how great it was. But I just couldn’t get behind it. I may have grown up in Peanut Town (if you know you know lol) but they were always the lesser nut …
Gingerbread Biscotti
To be honest, gingerbread men were never my fave. Now the biscotti version on the other hand, much more my speed! I know what you’re thinking, why even bother with making the biscotti if I can just make gingerbread men? Well I’m glad you asked …
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet potato pies are better than pumpkin pies. There, I said it! Lol! As I’ve mentioned before, pumpkin is not high on my list of fall flavors. Now sweet potatoes on the other hand, much more my vibe! And if we are being honest, they …
Khalua Iced Chocolate Cake with Caramel
Chocolate? Check! Coffee? Check! Booze? CHECK!! If you are a caramel mocha kinda person who also loves to add Khalua to any beverage they can think of, then this cake is definitely for you! This is a fairly simple chocolate cake that’s been dressed up …
Browned Butter Brownies
It took a few tries, but I’ve finally found a brownie recipe that tops a box mix! ( insert roaring applause here 😛 ) I think it’s safe to say we all grew up eating copious amounts of brownies that came from a box (or …
Banana Pancakes
I’m always looking for a way to make something a bit healthier and these banana pancakes are definitely a great traditional pancake alternative! I remember when banana pancakes became all the rage a few years ago. Truth be told I did not really like my …
Pumpkin Protein Muffins
It’s officially fall and that means it’s officially pumpkin season! If we are being completely honest, pumpkin isn’t my go to fall flavor. ( I prefer sweet potatoes and apples.) But I definitely need to get my pumpkin fix in to last me until this …
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
I’ve always been a “nuts in my banana bread” kinda person, but this double chocolate recipe really has me rethinking some life choices! Considering I was a strong believer that chocolate chips did not belong in banana bread, I’m not really sure what possessed me …
Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m not sure if I’ve met someone who didn’t like chocolate chip cookies. And if I did, they clearly didn’t make an impression 😛 Growing up we almost always had cookie dough in our fridge. Whether or not it actually got baked (or just eaten …
Sunny Side Up Breakfast Tart
Growing up I used to love making this mushroom quiche that my step mom always whipped up for her guests. I’ve tried and failed to recreate that recipe over the years, so imagine my excitement when I came across it in an old notebook recently! …
Homemade Pie Dough
Homemade pie dough is definitely a recipe that every home baker needs to have in their back pocket! Now don’t get me wrong, you can get some great pre-made options from the store – I’m sure most of us have at least watched a relative …
Cinnamon Raisin Scones
I’ve developed a few different scone flavors over the years, but this is by far my favorite! It just brings me right back to being a kid and going through the Hardee’s drive through for breakfast. Sure, they had a biscuit version. But we can …
Homemade Cold Brew
I think it’s high time everyone comes to the realization that cold brew is SUPER simple to make AND much cheaper than anything you buy at the store or a coffee shop! We were buying two 48oz containers of Stok cold brew from the store …
Banana Nut Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Icing
Banana bread was one of the first things I learned to bake and it’s stayed a staple in my house. But every time I make it my boyfriend jokes that it needs icing. Well, Mario, this one’s for you (; While he is wrong and …
Fruity Pebbles Macarons
I think most of us can agree that Fruity Pebbles hold a special place in our hearts in the childhood foods section. It’s not something that I necessarily want to eat nowadays, but there is something about that flavor that I knew I needed back …
Blueberry Poptarts
I’ll admit poptarts were never my thing growing up. I was definitely more of a toaster strudel kind of girl. But making them homemade is a TOTAL game changer! These poptarts are made with a super flaky pie crust, blueberry filling, and a deliciously simple …
Chocolate Iced Caramel Biscotti
When I was in high school, my friends and family went on this biscotti kick and were constantly asking me to bake them a batch. One time I was making it at a friend’s house and we discovered a little too late that we were …