These dessert bars feature a buttery crumb crust and topping, a gooey cinnamon-sugar apple filling, and a finish of caramels, chocolate chips, and a pinch of sea salt. With summer winding down and kids heading back to school, I’m ready for cozy fall flavors—especially apples. Apples are one of my favorite fruits to bake with, … Read more
We make homemade burgers about once a week this time of year, and lately we’ve tried a few new variations that turned out fantastic. Today’s version is called “Mexican Burgers” — the patties are seasoned with taco spices and topped with cheddar, fresh pico de gallo, and creamy guacamole. We toasted the buns and the result was juicy, layered, and full of flavor.
Apple Butter Cookies are similar to snickerdoodles: soft and chewy with a subtle apple note, crinkled tops, and a cinnamon-sugar coating. This recipe uses apple butter (homemade or store-bought) to add warm apple spice to classic crinkle cookies. After posting my apple butter recipe, I wanted to share different ways to use it beyond spreading … Read more
If your garden resembles mine, you probably have more zucchini and yellow squash than you know what to do with. These Pesto Chicken & Summer Squash Skewers are a fresh, simple way to use that bounty. They come together quickly and are full of bright, savory flavor. This recipe is especially easy when you use … Read more
I’d seen the slow-cooker caramel method everywhere and finally tried it with my homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk. If you haven’t made that at home yet, it’s incredibly easy and worth a try. I made this caramel for an ice cream get-together and it was a hit. I was nervous through the first seven hours of … Read more
This Homemade Crescent Rolls recipe yields soft, fluffy dinner rolls that are tender and buttery. They’re simple to prepare and ideal for Sunday suppers and holiday meals. What is the difference between croissants and crescent rolls? Croissants and crescent rolls look similar because of their shape, but they are different in technique and texture. Croissants … Read more
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are a classic shortbread cookie filled with raspberry jam and finished with a delicate almond glaze. You can swap the jam for any flavor you prefer—these cookies are easy, customizable, and delicious. Thumbprint Cookies Thumbprint cookies are a holiday favorite because they’re simple to make, attractive on a cookie tray, and full … Read more
This Cookies and Cream Popcorn combines lightly salted air-popped popcorn, melted white chocolate, and crushed Oreos for an irresistible snack. If you love cookies and cream as much as I do, this treat is for you. Oreos and popcorn are a natural match — crunchy, sweet, and easy to make. Using air-popped corn keeps the … Read more
Chocolate Dipped Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and easy Halloween treat the whole family will love! It’s that time of year again—my fourth year participating in the 30 Days of Halloween series hosted by Allison at Cupcake Diaries. Over the past three years I’ve made lots of candy corn-inspired treats and a … Read more
Homemade Coconut Butter is made by pureeing unsweetened shredded coconut into a smooth paste. It’s a versatile, nutrient-dense spread that can be enjoyed on its own, used in baking, stirred into smoothies, or spread on toast and dark chocolate. There are many delicious ways to use this wholesome ingredient. This is the third recipe I’m … Read more
