Almond Bars are a delightful cross between shortbread and sugar cookie bars, finished with sliced almonds and a sweet almond glaze. They bake up crisp at the edges and tender inside, making them ideal for holiday cookie exchanges, parties, or neighbor gifts. Why You Should Make This Recipe Serves a Crowd: Baked in a half … Read more

These bakery-style M&M Cookies are packed with chocolate chips and M&M candies. Crispy at the edges, soft and chewy in the center, and bursting with chocolate in every bite. No chill time needed — simply make and bake. When I worked in a grocery store bakery, our M&M cookies were basically chocolate chip cookies with … Read more

Easy No Bake Nutella Cheesecake is silky smooth, rich and creamy with an Oreo cookie crust. Cream cheese and real whipped cream blend with Nutella to make a decadent no-bake cheesecake that sets in the fridge. Want more no-bake desserts? Try a classic vanilla No Bake Cheesecake, a Chocolate No Bake Cheesecake, or a Layered … Read more

This Green Bean Casserole is made with a quick and easy homemade sauce – no canned cream soup required! Thanksgiving is a time when many people make dishes from scratch. For this recipe I’m sharing a simple homemade “cream” sauce so you can enjoy a classic Green Bean Casserole without using condensed cream soup. Green … Read more

This Easy Skillet Lasagna is quick, delicious, and ready in about 30 minutes — a family-friendly weeknight dinner everyone will enjoy. This version of Easy Skillet Lasagna is an improved take on an older recipe I posted years ago. The original felt a little flat to me — likely because it lacked depth and texture … Read more

I think I’m in heaven with these Lemon Cream Crumb Bars. I’m a big citrus fan—if you’ve seen my other posts, you’ll know I often bake with limes, grapefruit and other bright flavors. These bars satisfy that citrus craving with a buttery, crumbly topping and a smooth lemon cream filling. My muffins usually have streusel, … Read more

These bars were inspired by a few different recipes and I’m calling this version my own — and they’re incredible. Rich and satisfying, a single square goes a long way. Each bite combines flavors and textures that keep you guessing, which is why I call them Peanut Butter Wonder Bars. If you love chocolate and … Read more

Beat the summer heat with these Strawberry Mango Chia Popsicles! Fresh fruit, chia seeds, and coconut water are all you need to make these refreshing, hydrating popsicles. When the temperature climbs, homemade popsicles are one of the easiest ways to cool off. I recently replaced my old dollar-store molds with a sturdier set and couldn’t … Read more

This strawberry pretzel salad is an ideal potluck dessert. A salty-sweet pretzel crust supports a no-bake cheesecake-style filling, finished with strawberries set in jello—eye-catching and delicious. Prefer a graham cracker crust? Try Strawberry Delight or Cherry Delight instead. Jello Salads Jello salads are popular in Utah, and there are three common styles: 1 – Creamy: … Read more