I first tasted this Pesto Parmesan Loaf at our weekly play group when my friend Rochelle brought it out straight from the oven—warm and aromatic. Fresh homemade bread is always a treat, but this loaf stood out. The pesto and parmesan combine to give the bread a deep, savory flavor that’s irresistible. If you enjoy … Read more
Welcome to day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas Sweets. Today I’m sharing a simple, festive cookie that’s perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, and neighbor gifts. These Cranberry Cream Cheese White Chocolate Chip Cookies are quick to make because they start with a sugar cookie mix and only need a few extra ingredients. … Read more
These dreamy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies have a soft vanilla sugar cookie base, a buttery brown sugar–cinnamon filling, and a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting. If you enjoy sugar cookies, try Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Sugar Cookies, or Lemon Sugar Cookies for more delicious variations. Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies This recipe began as … Read more
Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with Crimson Christmas Punch. This bright, non-alcoholic punch blends tropical fruit punch, tart cranberry juice, sweet pineapple juice, a splash of lemon for brightness, and fizzy ginger ale. Scoops of raspberry sherbet create a light, frothy texture and a creamy finish. The result is a bubbly, crimson … Read more
Raspberry Butterflake Rolls are an advanced baker’s delight. Layers of butter and raspberry jam are folded into the dough to produce tender, flaky layers. Substitute orange marmalade for a citrus variation. A while back I worked with a friend to create a photo tutorial for Butterflake Dinner Rolls. That technique is versatile — you can … Read more
A friend recently asked me about Rolo-stuffed cookies. I had made them before and shared a link to someone else’s recipe. That made me want to try my own version: Rolo-stuffed snickerdoodles instead of the usual chocolate cake-mix cookie. I’m currently on a caramel kick, and the idea of caramel-filled snickerdoodles sounded perfect. I made them and they turned out wonderful.
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are tangy, sweet, fluffy, and moist. A light lemon cupcake enhanced with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice and dry lemonade mix is finished with a sweet strawberry buttercream made from real strawberries — a perfect treat for summer. Strawberries and lemon complement each other beautifully. This recipe celebrates that classic pairing in … Read more
Fudgy dark chocolate sugar cookies are topped with a creamy chocolate buttercream frosting. Inspired by Swig’s Dirtball Cookie, these frosted chocolate sugar cookies are rich, tender, and irresistible. To celebrate my blog’s fifth anniversary, I recreated one of my favorite treats: a frosted chocolate sugar cookie inspired by Swig’s Dirtball Cookie. These cookies are deeply … Read more
Seven Layer Dip is a timeless party favorite and perfect football food. This version includes a simple secret that gives the dip extra flavor and richness, making it a guaranteed hit with guests. Seven Layer Dip is a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. The familiar layers are comforting and satisfying, but the small twist in this … Read more
I’m excited to be back creating and sharing recipes! January was a blur — moving my blog from Blogger to WordPress, fine-tuning details for an upcoming blog conference, and missing the simple joy of developing new dishes. Now that everything’s settled, I’m ready to get back into the kitchen and post more frequently. Let’s dive in!
