The BEST snickerdoodles are crisp at the edges, tender and buttery inside, and coated in plenty of cinnamon-sugar. These easy snickerdoodle cookies are hard to resist! It had been too long since I last baked snickerdoodles, and I’d almost forgotten how much I enjoy them. I first posted this recipe when my blog was new, … Read more
These sweet, tangy baked donuts are perfect for breakfast—bright with fresh lemon and studded with poppy seeds. Hi—I’m Danielle from Live Well, Bake Often! I’m excited to share another easy and delicious recipe with you. These baked lemon poppy seed donuts have quickly become a favorite morning treat. Baked donuts are lighter than fried ones … Read more
Now that it’s fall and the weather has turned chilly, I’m fully into casserole season. There’s something cozy about turning the oven on and letting the house warm up while dinner cooks. I’ll admit I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first — it’s billed as a casserole that tastes like a summertime grilled cheeseburger, and that sounded unusual.
Cowboy Caviar is a chunky, salsa-style dip made with beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, parties, or a game-day snack. It’s been a while since I shared a recipe here, and I’m grateful to the friends who guest-posted while I migrated the blog from Blogger to WordPress. They kept … Read more
This Mixed Berry Pie is made with a frozen blend of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries—ideal when fresh berries are out of season. There’s no need to thaw or pre-cook the filling: simply combine the ingredients, fill the crust, and bake. It’s a reliable dessert for holidays or any day of the year. My friend Holly … Read more
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes are simple to make and finished with a rich Oreo buttercream. These homemade vanilla cupcakes are studded with Oreo pieces and crowned with a cookies-and-cream frosting—perfect for birthdays, parties, or any time you crave a nostalgic treat. Cookies and Cream Cupcakes These cupcakes are an Oreo lover’s dream: cookies baked into … Read more
I adore citrus desserts, and lemon treats are a favorite for bright spring mornings. These Lemon Sticky Rolls combine soft, tender bread with a tart lemon-sugar filling and a smooth cream cheese glaze—an ideal choice for Easter breakfast or a leisurely weekend brunch. These rolls take a bit of time, like many enriched dough recipes, … Read more
This Cinnamon Roll Dessert Pizza is a delicious copycat of Papa Murphy’s Cinnamon Wheel—brown sugar, cinnamon, and oats on a soft crust, finished with a tangy cream cheese icing. We call this time of year “birthday week” at our house—three birthdays within days of each other. My son’s birthday is today, and since his favorite … Read more
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pastries combine frozen puff pastry, a spiced pumpkin cream cheese filling, and mini chocolate chips for a simple, impressive treat. They’re especially delicious warm from the oven and finished with a powdered sugar glaze. I used to work in a bakery before becoming a stay-at-home mom, and making pastries was one of … Read more
This is a light, summery dessert I made to use up a couple of cans of fruit that were nearing their expiry. It turned out so delicious I had to share it. I photographed the process—some of the pictures show the simple steps—so you can see how it comes together.
