This strawberry cake combines fresh strawberries with flavored gelatin for a wonderfully fruity sheet cake that feeds a crowd. It’s simple to make and stays incredibly moist. If you enjoy using cake mix as a base, these strawberry cookies are another fun variation. When I was a child my family called this the “Valentine’s Day … Read more

Almond-flavored sugar cookie cake studded with slivered almonds and finished with a bright cherry buttercream. A simple, nostalgic cookie cake with a perfect balance of crunch and sweet cherry frosting. Hi friends! I’m Jen from Baked by an Introvert and I’m sharing a recipe for what I think is the best sugar cookie you’ll ever … Read more

This Chipotle Chicken is marinated in a bold, sweet and spicy blend of herbs and seasonings to produce juicy, flavorful grilled chicken. It’s our go-to chicken marinade. Serve this grilled chicken with roasted red potatoes and corn on the cob for a simple, satisfying meal. I first developed this marinade in 2013 for chicken skewers … Read more

Blueberry Delight (also called Blueberry Lush) is an easy, layered, no-fuss dessert featuring a graham cracker and pecan crust, a no-bake cheesecake layer, blueberry pie filling, and a whipped topping. It’s light, fruity, and perfect for summer with minimal baking required. If you love both pie and cheesecake, this dessert brings them together beautifully in … Read more

Pistachio Pudding Cookies are simple to make and full of pistachio flavor. This recipe uses instant pistachio pudding mix to create soft, tender cookies studded with chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips. A tiny drop of green food coloring makes them festive for St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, or any spring celebration. Pudding in Cookies Adding … Read more

These Red Velvet Cupcakes are fluffy and moist with a subtle chocolate flavor and topped with whipped cream cheese frosting. They practically melt in your mouth and are perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any celebration. Red velvet desserts are my go-to for holidays because the red and white contrast feels both romantic and festive. … Read more

These spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting are the perfect pairing for a decadent fall treat! These Pumpkin Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting are a must-make for fall. The tender, spiced pumpkin cupcakes pair perfectly with a rich Nutella frosting—so good you might find yourself going back for seconds. They’re moist, flavorful, and the frosting is … Read more

I can never resist anything with peanut butter and pretzels — that salty-and-sweet combination is a major weakness of mine. If you like the same flavors, you might enjoy some of my other treats like Caramel Pretzel Magic Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pretzel Bars, and Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies. These Peanut Butter Pretzel … Read more

This Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is a fruit-and-yogurt-based dressing with tangy balsamic vinegar — only about 13 calories per 2 Tbsp serving. I recently joined a six-week health challenge that kept me focused on daily habits: consistent sleep, hydration, short workouts, and sticking to a meal plan. As part of that routine I began eating many … Read more