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This Simple Classic Rice Pudding in 20 minutes is like stepping back in time to revisit a sweet childhood memory. Golden raisins, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon deliver a tiny hug in every creamy spoonful. This is the traditional rice pudding recipe Grandma would have made when you stayed […]
One of my favorite things to do on a sunny spring day is to enjoy a cup of tea with shortbread while I soak in the sunshine – with a cat by my side. These Easy 7-Ingredient Orange Lavender Shortbread are bright, buttery and easy to make. They go great […]
Rich chocolate layers with a delicate crumb, a light almond buttercream and an amaretto infused ganache make this Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole worth the effort and the wait. Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole…..What’s in a name? If you’ve spent any time reading along on the blog, you likely know that I […]
Tempting Pumpkin and Pepita Empanadas feature spiced pumpkin butter in a flaky cream cheese pastry, topped with toasted pepitas. These tasty little hand pies may just become your new favorite sweet treat! These are one of my family’s favorite recipes at certain times of the year. They are a perfect […]
This recipe for Perfect Salted Mixed Nut Pie is a less-sweet, slightly salty variation on a classic pecan pie with maple syrup, coconut and vanilla notes. I love pecan pie, but the sweetness is often too much for me. I started playing with this recipe back in the fall of […]
This recipe for the Best Tropical Fruit Cake is a rum-infused twist on a holiday classic that’s packed with candied tropical fruit and macadamia nuts. It’s not the holidays at my house unless I’ve made a batch of these Best Tropical Fruit Cakes and Black Currant Truffles to enjoy and […]
These Easy 5-Ingredient Black Currant Chocolate Truffles balance their richness with a subtle hint of cinnamon and the bright, citrus-like notes of black currants. This little fella wanted to “squirrel” them away all for himself. I get it. Once you have one, you’ll want to do the same. The right […]
This highly-addictive recipe for Easy 10-Minute Chai Latte Buttercream brings the familiar, warm-spice taste of a coffee house into the bake house. For years, I was hesitant to share my recipe for Easy 10-Minute Chai Latte Buttercream recipe. I had two primary reasons for this: At one time, I had […]
Easy Ginger Citrus Pumpkin Pie features the warm spice notes of ginger, cinnamon and orange zest in a delicate cream cheese pie crust. This pie, along with my recipe for Perfect Salted Mixed Nut Pie are holiday staples at our house around the holidays. Women of importance in my life, […]
These Easy Chewy Triple Ginger Cookies bring a little spicy warmth to a chilly fall day. If you like a soft gingerbread, then you’re going to want to give this recipe a try. Layers of ginger flavor in these Easy Chewy Triple Ginger Cookies I used Gourmet Garden Ginger Stir-In […]
