This New Year’s Party Loaf is filled with honey butter, topped with a powdered sugar glaze, and finished with edible silver and gold pearlized sugar sprinkles. As one year closes and another begins, this festive New Year’s Party Loaf is an easy, eye-catching addition to your celebration table. The ring shape symbolizes continuity and good … Read more

Prep these freezer smoothie packs, and when you’re ready, just add milk, water, or juice! Smoothies are one of my favorite quick breakfasts, especially paired with peanut butter toast. They’re forgiving, easy to customize, and a great way to sneak vegetables into picky kids’ diets—my children actually ask for these green smoothies, which feels like … Read more

This copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks recipe delivers the same soft, garlicky flavor you love from the restaurant and is simple to make at home. Breadsticks are even better with a dip — try them with a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. I promised a copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks recipe, and here it is. If you enjoy … Read more

This is the BEST Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting — silky and creamy, yet firm enough to pipe on cakes or cupcakes. It’s simple to make and not overly sweet. I had many requests for a chocolate version of my best cream cheese frosting, so here’s a chocolate cream cheese frosting recipe based on that original. … Read more

Just like at a bakery, these fluffy, cake-like Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookies are simple to make, perfectly spiced, and packed with large chocolate chunks. Recipe Features These pumpkin chocolate chunk cookies were a hit in the bakery where I worked. Several things make them stand out: Thick and fluffy — the texture is more cakey … Read more

Philly Cheesesteak Bombs are simple to make using pre-made dough filled with savory meat, sautéed veggies, and two melting cheeses. They’re perfect as a game-day appetizer or an easy hot-pocket style dinner. Traditional Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are made with thinly sliced beef, usually ribeye, cooked quickly and topped with melted cheese—commonly Cheese Whiz, American, or … Read more

Pudding Frosting is simple to make without Cool Whip or whipped cream. With just butter, instant pudding mix, milk, powdered sugar and vanilla you can create a smooth, pipeable buttercream. Try this white chocolate pudding buttercream or swap in any flavor of instant pudding mix for different results. Buttercream “I’ve never really been a fan … Read more

These Coconut Lime Cupcakes blend bright citrus with tropical coconut—lime and coconut cupcakes topped with coconut cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut. If you love lime, these cupcakes are a welcome start to the season. The lime flavor is subtle here, balanced by a creamy coconut profile. The cake batter includes coconut milk, lime zest … Read more

Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce is simple to make and a perfect dip for chicken, corn dogs, and more! This easy honey mustard recipe is one you’ll wonder why you ever bought pre-made. It pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, popcorn chicken, nuggets, corn dogs, and many other dishes. The balance of mustard, mayo, and honey makes … Read more