A chronological collection of recipes, kitchen notes, and culinary adventures.
This light, airy Pandan Chiffon Cake boasts a vibrant green hue and a unique, fragrant aroma. With its signature tall rise and incredibly soft, moist texture, it’s a stunning Southeast Asian dessert that melts in your mouth.
Infused with fragrant Earl Grey tea, this moist, buttery pound cake has a delicate citrus-bergamot flavor and a tender crumb. Finished with a simple tea glaze, it’s an elegant tea-time cake that’s surprisingly simple to bake.
Delicate puff pastry apple roses are as beautiful as they are delicious, with thinly sliced apples wrapped into flaky, buttery spirals. Lightly spiced and golden-baked, they’re the kind of dessert that looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to make.
Rich, fudgy red velvet brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake for the perfect balance of chocolatey depth and tangy sweetness. A decadent treat that looks stunning and tastes even better.
A stunning twist on the classic Black Forest cake. This elegant dessert features layers of tender vanilla sponge, soaked in cherry liqueur, filled with whipped cream and cherries, and covered in a snowy white chocolate frosting.
This elegant layer cake combines deep, dark chocolate with the bright, aromatic zest of orange. Featuring a moist crumb and a silky chocolate-orange buttercream, it’s a stunning dessert for any celebration.
Creamy, spiced sweet potato filling topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan streusel topping. This iconic holiday side dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, and is always the first dish to disappear.
Skip the fryer! These adorable, soft mini baked donuts are a breeze to make with a simple donut pan. Customize them with a vanilla or chocolate cake base, then dip in colorful glazes, chocolate, or cinnamon sugar for a perfect bite-sized treat.
This is the ultimate chocolate lover’s cake: three layers of moist, rich devil’s food cake, filled and frosted with a decadent chocolate pudding buttercream, and completely enveloped in dark chocolate cake crumbs. It’s a historic, iconic masterpiece.
This incredibly easy, one-bowl honey beer bread requires no yeast, no kneading, and no waiting. The beer creates a uniquely tender crumb with complex flavor, while honey adds a touch of sweetness. Perfect with soups, stews, or simply slathered with butter.
A Southern staple with a velvety, spiced filling made from roasted sweet potatoes in a flaky, buttery crust. This comforting, soul-warming pie is the perfect addition to any holiday table.
Layers of rich chocolate sponge cake, cherry brandy syrup, whipped cream, and tart cherries come together in this iconic German dessert. A stunning, decadent cake perfect for celebrations.
A rich, buttery pound cake loaf swirled with a vibrant ribbon of tart lemon curd and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. This stunning marble cake is bursting with bright citrus flavor and perfect for slicing.
This ultra-moist, buttery Bundt cake is soaked in a warm rum syrup, creating an incredibly tender crumb and rich flavor. A show-stopping, make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for the holidays.
Master the art of pâte à choux! These light, airy cream puffs are filled with rich, silky homemade vanilla pastry cream and dusted with powdered sugar. An elegant French dessert that’s impressive yet achievable.
All the rich, buttery, nutty goodness of classic pecan pie—but in easy-to-serve bar form! A shortbread crust is topped with a sticky-sweet pecan filling, baked until bubbly, and cut into perfect squares. Ideal for holiday trays and bake sales.
Light, airy choux pastry shells are filled with a luscious homemade strawberry pastry cream and dipped in a shiny strawberry glaze. An elegant, fruity update to the classic French éclair, perfect for spring and summer entertaining.
All the cozy flavor of apple pie baked into a personal, handheld treat. A buttery, flaky crust encases a sweet-tart cinnamon apple filling—perfect for on-the-go snacking.
Infused with fresh lime zest and juice, these tender, crumbly shortbread-style cookies are a burst of Caribbean sunshine. A simple, elegant treat with a delightful citrus punch.
This delicate, moist quick bread is infused with almond extract and studded with sliced almonds. Simple, elegant, and the ideal companion for a cup of coffee or tea.
Golden, buttery puff pastry folded over a sweet, spiced peach filling and baked until crisp. These elegant, easy turnovers are the perfect way to capture the flavor of peak-season peaches.
With their snowy powdered sugar coating and signature crackled top, these fudgy chocolate cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. A must-bake for every cookie tray.
Forget dry banana bread. Ripe avocado creates the most tender, moist crumb imaginable in this wholesome, nut-packed loaf. A healthy twist that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.
Craving warm, gooey chocolate cake but don’t want to bake a whole batch? This foolproof microwave mug cake delivers a molten chocolate center in under 5 minutes.
These elegant, melt-in-your-mouth meringue cookies are sweet, airy, and so fun to make. With just 3 ingredients, you can create gorgeous piped kisses in any color for holidays, parties, or gifts.
These moist, tropical-inspired muffins combine ripe bananas with buttery macadamia nuts and a hint of coconut. They’re a quick, easy breakfast or snack that feels like a vacation.
You won’t believe these rich, fudgy brownies are made with black beans! This easy, gluten-free, and protein-packed recipe uses a blender for the ultimate healthy dessert hack.
This is the coffee cake of your dreams: impossibly moist and tender with a buttery cinnamon pecan swirl and a crumbly streusel topping. Perfect for weekend breakfasts, brunch, or with an afternoon cup of coffee.
Soft, buttery funfetti cookies sandwiched with a tangy, creamy cheesecake filling. These colorful, handheld treats are bursting with sprinkles and flavor—perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because!
Discover the secret to the softest, chewiest chocolate chip cookies! Adding Greek yogurt keeps them moist for days, while still delivering buttery flavor and plenty of melty chocolate chips.
Discover the secret to perfect red velvet cupcakes: a delicate cocoa flavor, a hint of tang, and a vibrant red crumb, all crowned with lush cream cheese frosting.
This is the only gingerbread cookie recipe you’ll ever need. Deeply spiced, perfectly soft, holds sharp shapes, and tastes like holiday magic. Ideal for cutouts and icing.
Layers of graham cracker crust, fudgy brownie, and toasted marshmallows create the ultimate campfire-inspired dessert. These s’mores brownies are decadent, gooey, and impossible to resist!
Juicy, bubbling blueberries under a crispy, buttery oat topping—this foolproof crumble is your secret for an impressive dessert with almost no effort. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Soft, moist cake bars bursting with chunks of fresh apple and the rich flavor of peanut butter, topped with a sweet cinnamon crumble. The ultimate easy, portable fall treat!
With just 3 ingredients, these tender, crumbly shortbread cookies are the epitome of buttery simplicity. Perfect for cutting into shapes, dipping in chocolate, or enjoying with a cup of tea.
These buttery, nut-filled cookies rolled in powdered sugar are a holiday classic. Delicate, crumbly, and utterly addictive, they’re the perfect sweet ending or gift—no wedding required!
This simple cinnamon cake is swirled with a sweet, crumbly ribbon and topped with a crunchy streusel. Perfect with coffee for breakfast or as a cozy dessert—it’s comfort food in a pan.
Fudgy Brownie Cookies (Crispy Edges, Gooey Centers) If you’ve ever been torn between baking brownies or cookies, this recipe solves that dilemma beautifully. These fudgy brownie cookies combine the crackly tops and rich chocolate depth of a brownie with the handheld convenience of a cookie. They’re deeply chocolatey, slightly crisp at the edges, and irresistibly […]
The holiday dessert table is a sacred space, a landscape of tradition and indulgence. Yet, for years, I felt torn between two classics: the rich, spiced familiarity of pumpkin pie and the luxurious, creamy elegance of a perfect cheesecake. Serving both felt excessive, but choosing one felt like a compromise. This Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake is […]
Introduction: The Friday Night Game Changer Picture this: it’s Friday evening, the kids are clamoring for pizza, and you’re staring at your phone debating between overpriced delivery options that never quite live up to expectations. But what if I told you that the most incredible pizza you’ve ever tasted could come from your own kitchen? […]
These Apple Crumble Cupcakes capture everything we love about cozy, homemade fall baking. They taste just like the warm apple desserts many of us grew up with — soft, spiced cake filled with tender apple pieces and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble that bakes into the perfect golden crunch. This recipe is wonderfully easy, […]
The Best Cinnamon Swirl Loaf Cake (No-Fail Recipe) This cinnamon swirl loaf cake is one of those cozy, nostalgic bakes that instantly fills the kitchen with warmth. It’s inspired by the simple treats that used to sit on our family’s counter—soft, sweet, and impossible to resist. The tender vanilla cake, ribboned with a buttery cinnamon […]
This pecan pie is the kind of classic dessert that feels like home — rich, buttery, perfectly sweet, and unbelievably simple to make. It’s a recipe passed through generations in our family, always appearing at holiday tables, Sunday dinners, and any time someone needed a comforting dessert that never failed. What makes this pecan pie […]
Pecan Pie Recipe Ingredients 1 homemade pie crust, unbaked 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g) 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (40 g) ½ teaspoon salt (3 g) 1 cup light corn syrup (240 ml) ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract (3.75 ml) ⅓ cup salted butter, softened or melted (75 g) 3 large eggs 1 ½ cups […]
Pumpkin Pie Recipe This pumpkin pie has been a beloved family tradition for as long as I can remember — the kind of easy, foolproof recipe that even first-time bakers can rely on. Passed down through the years and perfected in our holiday kitchen, it always turns out creamy, perfectly spiced, and comforting in every […]