Desserts

Brown Sugar and Buttermilk Banana Bread

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 – […]

A finished Dubai Chocolate Cake standing four layers high is adorned with fresh fruit.

Dubai Chocolate Cake

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 […]

A slice of Old Fashioned Tart Cherry Pie is topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Easy, Old Fashioned Tart Cherry Pie

A slice of Old Fashioned Tart Cherry Pie is topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. This recipe for Easy, Old Fashioned Tart Cherry Pie captures the essence of classic American baking! There’s nothing quite like an old-fashioned cherry pie – especially when that pie is made with […]

A slice of this Homemade Angel Food Cake is topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Perfect Homemade Angel Food Cake

This perfect Homemade Angel Food Cake recipe is my love letter to anyone who has struggled with making this seemingly impossible cake at home. Although many sources will assert that you can only make angel food cake with freshly separated egg whites, I’m here to tell you otherwise. You don’t […]

A picture of an old copy of this recipe for Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Custard Filling from my mother's recipe box.

Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Custard Filling

This Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Custard Filling recipe has been in our family for generations. I’m told we have always used a custard filling instead of one made with ricotta. This delicate cream custard features warm vanilla and cinnamon notes, fresh orange zest, and dark chocolate shavings. For a truly epic […]

A large tray of Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Shells.

Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Shells

This recipe for Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Shells has been in our family for generations. Every year, I make these shells and our family’s recipe for the cream custard that fills them for the holidays, and every year I have someone ask me for the recipe or say that they searched […]

Simple and Delicious Cranberry Apricot Biscotti

These Simple and Delicious Cranberry Apricot Biscotti are a family favorite during the holidays. I like to cozy up to a hot cup of tea with these delightfully dunkable cookies. The classic combination of dried fruit and roasted pistachios makes these grown-up cookies a simple and elegant addition to any […]

A slice of this easy as 1-2-3 Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread Pudding sits at the center of a plate.

Easy as 1-2-3 Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread Pudding

This Easy as 1-2-3 Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread Pudding combines the nostalgic charm of pumpkin pie and the decadent richness of cheesecake in one simple dessert. Toasted croissant cubes are suspended in a pumpkin custard, with delightful pockets of cheesecake batter swirled throughout. Pecans are sprinkled on top for a little […]

A bite is taken out of one of the Easy 5 Ingredient Manuka Energy Balls pictured.

Easy 5 Ingredient Manuka Energy Balls

These Easy 5 Ingredient Manuka Energy Balls feature oats, almonds, dried cranberries, a touch of water, and Manuka honey. This simple recipe comes together in under 10 minutes and can be enjoyed immediately after mixing and rolling. But before we roll up our sleeves to make these tasty treats, let […]