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Homemade jellied cranberry sauce – there are certain foods that just belong on the Thanksgiving table. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie – but when it comes to cranberry sauce, there seems to be a little divide among holiday diners. Some people wouldn’t dream of serving anything other than […]
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a homemade biscuit, especially when its flavor profile moves beyond the traditional sweet or buttery varieties. These Easy Olive Oil and Polenta Biscuits with Rosemary and Lemon offer a deliciously different take on the classic tea biscuit. Made with olive oil, finely ground cornmeal […]
Mexican Chocolate Marble Cake with Ganache – where do I begin? Some recipes are about more than what comes out of the oven. They carry memories, connect us to family and give us an opportunity to celebrate where we come from. This is one of those recipes for me. With […]
These Easy Orange Cardamom Tahini Cookies combine nutty sesame, fresh orange zest and warm cardamom, then are rolled in toasted sesame seeds for a chewy, crunchy finish. There are some flavor combinations that simply belong together, and orange, cardamom, and sesame are a perfect example. These Orange Cardamom Tahini Cookies […]
This Easy 3 Ingredient Basil Tea is my new summer favorite. Fresh basil, a touch of honey, and a pinch of baking soda are all you need to make this unique and refreshing summer iced tea. If you planted basil this year and it’s growing faster than you can clip […]
This Easy No Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream with salted pretzel bits and fudge swirl is the ultimate summer treat. Although it does need a minimum of 4 hours to set up in the freezer, it comes together in just 10 minutes. It’s one of those easy, summer desserts you […]
This Easy Blackberry Peach Coffee Cake is my new favorite go-to recipe for a lazy weekend or holiday brunch. A layer of peach and blackberry filling is sandwiched between two layers of buttermilk cake batter. The cake is then finished with a delicious crumb topping and baked for approximately 35-40 […]
In this post, I share my homemade tuna salad recipe and the back story that goes with this humble meal. I’ve been making this tuna salad for years, but as I mentioned in my Brown Sugar and Buttermilk Banana Bread recipe post, I’ve made a bad habit of not sharing […]
This Brown Sugar and Buttermilk Banana Bread is a flavorful twist on a classic. This is a call to salvage those overripe bananas you have on the kitchen counter, and transforms them into a quick and delicious bread you could snack on all weekend. You know what I mean – […]
This recipe for Dubai Chocolate Cake is an elegant, show-stopper, celebration cake. It’s not the type of cake you just whip up in an hour. There are steps and stages to this dessert, but if you’re the type of baker who enjoys the process of baking almost as much as […]
