Show of hands – who loves brunch? Pretty much everyone, right? Of course, since kids, a leisurely brunch is no later than 9 a.m. but still…who can resist it? We dine out for our fair share of brunches, and probably your fair share too, but we could stand to make it more often at home. […]
Strawberry Shortcake flavors for the summer and served family style! Strawberry shortcake. I mean what can be better for a summer dessert than dollops of whipped cream, fresh sweet strawberries, and pound cake? It must be one of the simplest desserts out there, but I’m throwing a strawberry shortcake curveball at ya’ll. These squares of… […]
A light and buttery coffee cake flavored with cookies and cream protein shake and topped with crushed Oreo cookies! This post is sponsored by Premier Protein. Hands in the air and waving them around like crazy! That’s because I’m excited to begin a new partnership with Premier Protein, a brand delivering good nutrition through shakes,… […]
The inviting and intricate fragrances of baking bread and basil pesto combine to set an expectation that can only be met by a slice of Pesto Bread. This bread, with a brilliant green tint from the pesto, will impress your friends with the powerful burst of flavor and wonderful crust. See how to make Pesto […]
This holiday season, step up your cheesecake game with this decadent Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Tahini Shortbread Crust! Same delicious cheesecake you know and love, but with a subtle goat cheese flavor. I topped ours with a ruby-red cranberry vanilla topping and it was sublime. It’s never to early to plan your holiday menu. And by holiday menu, I […]
This Homemade White Cake is made from scratch using a homemade white cake mix. With ingredients you can pronounce, this homemade cake is deliciously moist and tender and frosted with layers of sweet vanilla buttercream frosting. Just add sprinkles! I turned 37 this past Tuesday. So on Monday, I made my own cake because birthdays should […]
Store-bought cake mixes are a thing of the past~ this Homemade White Cake Mix can be thrown together in literally no time whatsoever and can be used right away or made in advance and stored in your refrigerator until your ready to bake. Homemade white cake at your fingertips! Did you know cake mix can easily be […]
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are laced with speculoos cookie butter and a crunchy cookie butter crust! I’ve been trying to hold off on bringing pumpkin to the blog but I think as soon as September hits, all bets are off. It’s time and ain’t nobody stepping in my way, especially when it coms to pumpkin… […]
Portobello and Poblano Tacos need to make an appearance at your next taco Tuesday. No one will even miss the meat in these delicious vegetarian tacos. Even though today I am a full fledged carnivore, for about 10 years I was a vegetarian. Unfortunately during that time I also didn’t cook very much, so let’s […]
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are the perfect healthier replacement for your favorite cookies or brownies and are packed with protein and fiber. I love peanut butter. A lot. Peanut butter is a natural and inexpensive way to add nutrition to baked goods. Peanut butter packs a lot of protein and flavor that […]
One of my favorite traditions each year is to make a King Cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. The King Cake tradition came originally from medieval France and Spain. Later, it was celebrated in Louisiana, where Creoles celebrated the king’s ball with a fancy cake in which a bean had been placed randomly inside. According to […]
Light Double Chocolate Loaf Cake filled with chunks of dark chocolate and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. I actually know some people who don’t like chocolate and that’s okay. We all have our likes and dislikes. I don’t like lettuce and tomato on my burgers, they take up too much real estate that could… […]
Make this savory Irish Soda Bread for your St Patrick’s Day dinner! It’s loaded with cheddar cheese and fresh rosemary and will go perfectly with some slow cooked corned beef! I hope I don’t upset any Irish Soda Bread purists with my savory version. I accept the fact that traditionally soda bread is plain but come… […]
With less than a week till the Christmas holiday, I know we’re all rushing to finish last minute tasks. What better way to procrastinate than by tossing responsibility aside and baking a stunning seasonal layer cake? But wait! This may just check something off your to do list after all, if you are bringing something […]
Is there anything left for me to say about these cupcakes that the pictures don't already communicate? Maybe not, so I'll let them do most of the talking in this blog post. I'll just add that they are delightfully rich with hot fudge-drizzled dark chocolate buttercream. All of that richness sits atop lightly sweet black […]
Delicious homemade bread recipe There is nothing quite like the soothing smell of homemade bread when you get up in the morning or come home from work. People say they don’t have time to bake anymore because they’re too busy with work and other responsibilities. However, baking delicious homemade bread can be simple and easy […]