Lately I’ve been craving peanut-forward dishes — everything from Thai peanut chicken pizza to peanut butter cups and honey-roasted peanuts. Peanut butter is one of my weaknesses: rich, slightly indulgent, and incredibly satisfying. After trying a few disappointing peanut sauces, I finally landed on a version that strikes the right balance of creaminess, savory depth, and gentle heat.
Layers of fruit and cheesecake make this Blueberry Cream Pie a delightful treat. A crunchy streusel topping adds extra flavor and texture that will have you savoring every bite. When my husband, Kyle, and I were in college we both worked for the university food service. I worked in the bakery while he supervised a … Read more
Lemon Crumb Bars feature a lightly sweet, buttery cookie base that also becomes the crumb topping, with a smooth, creamy lemon filling in the center. These bars are an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert and a wonderful alternative to pie. If you love streusel, crumb bars are irresistible. I’ve made several variations over the years—blueberry, strawberries & … Read more
This is one of my favorite meals. I don’t make it often because pasta and my efforts to stay slim don’t always align, but for special occasions—or a monthly splurge—this dish is worth it. It’s elegant enough for a home date night and comforting any time you want a delicious, satisfying dinner.
Full of flavor and wholesome ingredients, this healthy loaded sweet potato is satisfying, nutritious, and easy to make. Styling and photographing this dish was a challenge—no crispy bacon or melted cheese to grab attention—but don’t let that stop you. The flavor is what truly matters, and I’ve already had this for lunch two days in … Read more
When I was in college I interned at a local grocery store bakery. It was the first bakery I had ever worked in and I did a little bit of everything—donuts, rolls, and cake decorating. It was a fun job and a great learning experience. That job is also where I met my friend Jason, … Read more
This easy Horchata recipe is sweet, creamy and refreshingly simple. An authentic Mexican drink made from rice, cinnamon and milk—no powdered mix required. Follow this step-by-step guide to make homemade horchata perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any warm day. What is Horchata? Horchata (often called “agua de horchata” or “horchata de arroz”) is a … Read more
This is my go-to yeast dough recipe — versatile, simple, and perfect for homemade pizza. The quantities below make one 14-inch thin, crispy crust. If you prefer a thicker, softer pan-style crust, increase the recipe by 1.5x. Freshly baked homemade pizza can’t be beat. When you prebake the crust it will puff slightly and the … Read more
These easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars taste very much like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. They’re a crowd-pleasing treat with a slightly crunchy, sweet peanut butter base and a silky chocolate topping.
Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic pairing for good reason—their creamy combination is unbeatable. I had these No Bake Peanut Butter Bars on my list to try for a long time, and after tasting them at a friend’s barbecue, I regretted not making them sooner. They’re simple, nostalgic, and irresistibly delicious.
These Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream Cookies are intensely chocolatey, with creamy white chocolate chips mixed into the dough and chopped Cookies’n’Creme candy bar pieces pressed on top.
I adore these cookies. If you like dark chocolate and cookies & cream, these are made for you. The recipe is adapted from my Dark Chocolate Caramel Cashew Cookies — the main change is swapping the caramel bits and cashews for white chocolate chips in the dough and roughly chopped Cookies’n’Creme candy bars pressed onto the tops.
