Think of apple fritters as being kind of like a doughnut, but packed with plenty of fresh, crisp diced apples and much easier to make! Growing up, we went to the donut shop once a week for a treat, and I got apple fritters basically every time. I just can’t resist apple treats! Now that…
Chocolate Cake
If you’ve been wanting to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, I am here to tell you that it’s so much easier than you think! Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned baker, it takes very little time and effort to make a moist, rich chocolate cake that will wow…
Buttermilk Biscuits
Intro paragraphs: The best biscuits are delectably buttery, tender on the inside, super flaky on the sides, and slightly crisp on the outside. These flaky buttermilk biscuits tick all those boxes and then some! Readers have asked me if buttermilk is essential for making biscuits. While you can make them without it, I tested this…
Homemade Pizza Dough
In our house, Sunday night is pizza night, and this easy pizza dough recipe is what I reach for every time. It’s quick, foolproof, and ready in under 90 minutes, including the rise time! My boys love getting their hands in the dough and piling on their favorite pizza toppings, making it a fun, interactive…
Taco Casserole
Put a fun twist on taco night by whipping up this delicious ground beef taco casserole! I developed my recipe to include everything you love about classic tacos, but in an easy, layered casserole form. This recipe comes together very quickly, but you can also prep components of the dish ahead of time and just…
Homemade Chili
The way I see it, the best chili recipe is one that you’ll turn to time and again. This one-pot wonder is just the sort—it can easily be tweaked to use different types of beans, different ground meat, and different colors of peppers, it can be seasoned to be as mild or spicy as you…
Rice Pudding
My easy rice pudding recipe holds a special place in my heart because it’s inspired by my mom’s recipe! She made arroz con leche (rice pudding) frequently when I was growing up, and this is a tweak on her classic Mexican version. I developed my recipe to be simple but comforting, very adaptable, and to…
Pie Crust Recipe
A homemade pie crust is one of the best ways to elevate a pie. While a store-bought crust is convenient, my all-butter recipe tastes so much better than store-bought because it doesn’t contain any other oils or preservatives. If you find the thought of making pie dough from scratch intimidating, I’m here to help! I…