Hey friends❣️ If I had to choose just one dessert category for the rest of my life, it would be bar desserts ~ brownies, blondies, lemon bars… they’re easy to make, easy to share, and universally loved. Here are a few from my collection you might not have tried yet. 😀 CARDAMOM COFFEE BLONDIES AMISH MAN BARS WHOLE LEMON BARS CHARLESTON CHEWIES ALMOND FLOUR BROWNIES SOUR CHERRY ALMOND BARS BLOOD ORANGE BARS CLOTTED CREAM SHORTBREAD And what you're loving lately... Oatmeal Cookie Pie 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 "Made...
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Hey friends❣️ If Chinese recipes feel intimidating, don’t worry ~ these are all approachable, pantry-friendly dishes designed for real home cooks. The Lunar New Year is the perfect excuse to explore one of the world’s most delicious cuisines. Chinese Recipes (you can make) Prefer takeout? This collection of Panda Express copycat recipes has you covered. Panda Express Copy Cat Recipes And what you're loving lately... Banana Blondies 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 "I needed to come back here to say these are the most...
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Hey friends❣️ These authentic Italian meatballs are incredibly tender ~ traditionally served on their own in a little puddle of marinara, no pasta required. (Don’t miss my easy prep method ~ it’s a game changer.)Perfect for settling in with a bowl and the Olympic re-runs this week. Impossibly Soft Ricotta Meatballs Easy Mediterranean meals for the rest of the week~ Let's start with a new discovery, French Mustard Chicken. The light golden Dijon sauce is to die for. Channel Tuscany with my...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Stop the press guys, this cheesecake just dropped and it's pretty awesome. It's lighter than regular cream cheese cheesecake, and the texture is like velvet. It's actually healthier and lower in fat than regular cheesecake, but you'd never know it (how do the French do it??) Fromage Blanc Cheesecake Other cheesecakes to try: For a classic cheesecake experience my Lemon Cheesecake is a favorite. You can decorate with berries, but citrus segments are perfect this season. No-bake...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ There’s a reason almond flavor is so hard to resist. It’s sweet, nutty, and just a little floral ~ with that lingering marzipan-cherry note that makes you close your eyes for a second. That signature aroma comes from benzaldehyde in bitter almonds… and once you fall for it, there’s no going back. Almond Recipes for Almond Lovers All things almond today, from breakfast right through dessert. The nuts, the extract, the paste, and the flour ~ all favorite ingredients of mine. Plus...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ I had a feeling you might be in need of a tried-and-true cookie right about now, especially with Valentine’s Day around the corner. These are five of your most saved, most loved recipes over the years — and I couldn’t help noticing they’re all chocolate-forward. You’ve got good taste 😉 And wouldn’t you know it, today’s brand new recipe involves chocolate too… funny how that happens! 1. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies "These cookies are by far my most favourite...
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Hey friends❣️ I could live on soup and bread from November to March. It’s easy, cozy, and somehow always feels like a healthy choice. I matched my best soups with just-right breads in today’s post ~ choose one and you’ve got tonight (or all week!) figured out. 25 Soup + Bread Pairings get the recipes WHY PAIR SOUP AND BREAD IN YOUR MEALS? It’s a simple, affordable way to create a complete, satisfying meal that’s also warm and cozy. Soup often lacks carbohydrates, which bread provides....
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ I’m grinning over here and can’t wait to show you these pretty cookies. They’re made with ruby chocolate, a naturally pink chocolate with a bright, fruity flavor that makes a familiar cookie completely new. Quick facts: Ruby chocolate was introduced by Belgian chocolatier Barry Callebaut in 2017 It's naturally pink, no coloring It’s made from a specific type of cocoa bean with a unique processing method The mild chocolate flavor has bright tart berry notes! Ruby Chocolate Chip...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Sending along a little bonus today ~ 5 of the all-time most popular cakes on the site.These are tried-and-true reader favorites you can bake with confidence ~ company-worthy and holiday-ready for sure, but also the basic, forever cakes every baker should know. “ The cake I get the most compliments on – even from my most discerning guests. This is my go-to for entertaining! — JASMINE get the recipe “ I made this recipe for a family reunion. Everyone raved about how good it was....
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ I’m always looking for ways to make our baking lives a little easier, and here’s my latest brainstorm ~ perfect little French madeleines, no fancy pan required. These are the real deal, just baked up in a regular muffin tin. Think Valentine’s or Mother’s Day breakfast, or a sweet surprise for the office crowd. My 3-year-old granddaughter went absolutely mad for them ~ she ate more than the rest of us combined! Madeleine Muffins I love all things mini! Strawberries and Cream Pots...
16 days ago • 1 min read