Sky-high biscuits, to me, are a sign of a good meal. I mean, you know they are light and fluffy, probably full of buttery goodness, and they are waiting to be topped with some concoction of amazing-ness. They are a blank slate for happiness. I have made plenty of biscuits in my day, but the … More Buttermilk Biscuits
After the year from hell, from the pandemic to the election, I hope we all take a moment to be thankful for that’s we did learn and what goodness could be found this year. One of my goals is to let my friends know how thankful I am for their special place in my life … More Thankful November
I love baking up incredible treats for my family and friends- and I pride myself on homemade everything! But, I am human and sometimes that just doesn’t work out. This past week I was tasked with making an incredible dessert for a friend’s (socially-distanced) small birthday get-together and I ran out of time and energy … More Brownies- two ways
Oops, I did it again! Yep, I made cinnamon rolls- and these aren’t just any cinnamon rolls…they are pumpkin! All my fall fiends rejoice- this is the real taste of the season! I don’t even know where I got the idea for pumpkin cinnamon rolls but I had this can of pumpkin in my pantry … More Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
I am always on the look out for new breakfast recipes that fit the following requirements: 1. Easy- something I can make before coffee 2. Fast- I can’t wait all morning to eat…I might die!!! 3. Simple- I am surrounded by picky eaters…no fancy ingredients My amazing friend, Asya, is always making some pretty incredible … More Dutch Baby Pancake
The other morning I was minding my own business, scrolling through Instagram, when my eyes were assaulted with the most delicious looking breakfast. These light and fluffy scones claimed to be easy to make, and made my tummy rumble with delight, so I gave up trying to be lazy – and instead tackled Smitten Kitchen’s … More Cinnamon Sugar Scones
Sometimes a chocolate dessert is just what the doctor orders! In all honesty, this calorie bomb would probably NEVER be what a doctor would order, but man- was it tasty! I was inspired to make a special dessert and I jumped on my favorite website (The Smitten Kitchen) to see what my pal, Deb, had … More Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake
When life is crazy and stressful and overwhelming…sometimes it’s good to just go back to the basics. The other night I was feeling overwhelmed so I decided to bake. (Yeah- that’s my stress relief. It’s orderly and calming and you can create something beautiful and tasty right before your eyes.) Not wanting to risk a … More Peanut Butter Cookies
My love of all things Chrissy Teigen has been well documented here over the years. Her cookbooks are some of my go-to favorites and I love her flavor profile…not to mention her snarky attitude and sense of humor! When she posted a homemade Parmesan breadstick recipe on her website, I knew I wanted to try … More Homemade Bread Sticks
If you’ve had an ebelskiver, you know how delightful these little Danish pancakes can be. I had my first ebelskiver in Solvang, CA the cutest little Danish town in America! These are sold in every cafe there…dusted in powdered sugar and filled with berry jam…just thinking about them makes my mouth water! After our Solvang … More Ebelskivers
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