Baking & Pastry

The Best Citrus Bundt Cake

The Best Citrus Bundt Cake

Citrus Season is here and we are loving it! Years ago I baked Maida Heatter’s “East 62nd Street Lemon Cake,” and it truly was the best lemon cake. She says its better than her “Best Damn Lemon Cake” recipe which says a lot. Since then, [continue reading]

Heavenly Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Heavenly Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Check out this recipe for a wonderful rich and chocolatey banana bread. Serve it for breakfast with your cup of coffee of as a late night treat!

Springtime Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Springtime Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

This is what I want for my birthday every year! It is sweet and tart with the perfect buttery oat crisp crumbled over the top and baked to perfection. In my opinion, it’s the perfect springtime dessert. The first time I was introduced to strawberry [continue reading]

The Perfect Pear & Clove Cake

The Perfect Pear & Clove Cake

What is not to love about the combination of pears & clove? What about when they’re mixed together into a simple cake batter, topped with sugar, and baked until golden and flaky? It’s absolute divine. The pears soften so nicely that it almost gives the [continue reading]

Rise & Shine with Coconutty Maple Granola!

Rise & Shine with Coconutty Maple Granola!

This granola has such a wonderfully unique flavor! Oats, coconut, nuts, cinnamon, coconut oil, maple, vanilla and orange zest all in one crunchy bite. This granola is as simple as combining all ingredients together on a sheet pan and baking it in the oven. Your [continue reading]

The Best Pumpkin Bread & Apple Cider Glaze

The Best Pumpkin Bread & Apple Cider Glaze

Pumpkin + Apple Cider + Brown Butter = Deliciousness! There is a perfect balance between the pumpkin, apple cider, spices and the nuttiness of the brown butter.  About This Pumpkin Bread Pumpkin You will need one 15 oz. can of Pumpkin Puree. Libbyโ€™s 100% Pure [continue reading]

Toffee Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

Toffee Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

These Toffee Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars taste like your favorite childhood cookies with a few fun surprises. Pieces of Heath Toffee, chunks of pretzel, and chocolate chips combine to make the perfect cookie. They’re rich, sweet, and salty with lots of fun textures inside. [continue reading]

My Favorite Oatmeal Raisins Cookies

My Favorite Oatmeal Raisins Cookies

I know…who REALLY likes oatmeal raisin cookies. Well trust me, you will LOVE my Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Crispy edges, soft chewy middle, & tons of raisins!

Peach Crisp with Oatmeal Pecan Streusel

Peach Crisp with Oatmeal Pecan Streusel

This Peach Crisp is one of my all-time favorite desserts. Fresh ripe peaches topped with an oatmeal pecan streusel, baked until bubbly and golden brown and then topped with ice cream or yogurt. I am in heaven. This crisp makes for surprisingly wonderful breakfast to [continue reading]

Brookies! A Crinkle Brownie Cookie!

Brookies! A Crinkle Brownie Cookie!

Would you choose a brownie or a cookie? How about a Brookie! This Brookie looks like a cookie and taste like a brownie. It’s light, fudgy and incredibly rich. Just one cookie will satisfy any sweet tooth, but it may be hard to resist going [continue reading]