This is the best chocolate chip cookie cake recipe that knocks the mall version out of the park! The giant cookie is thick and has a perfectly crisp edge and soft, chewy center. I also don’t skimp on the chocolate chips, so you get plenty of melty chocolate in every bite! The simple chocolate frosting…
There are 2 secrets to the perfect ganache: Using high-quality chocolate bars and melting them with hot (but not boiling!) cream. With these tips in mind and my simple recipe, your chocolate ganache will always be smooth, velvety, and glossy. Drizzle it over cakes for a chocolate drip, whip it into a decadent frosting, or…
Creme brulee -or burnt cream- can feel like an intimidating dessert that you only enjoy in a restaurant, but I developed this recipe to be easy to make at home! The rich vanilla custard comes together in a flash because you don’t have to temper the eggs. Instead of pouring hot liquid into the egg…
You only need two main ingredients to make classic chocolate truffles: chocolate bars and heavy cream. Flavor them with vanilla and coat in cocoa powder for a classic truffle, or switch it up with different extracts, spices, liqueurs, and coatings for variety! Over the years, I’ve seen a few readers have issues with the chocolate…
If you’re looking for a cake that’s always moist and buttery, look no further than my homemade lemon cake recipe. So many lemon cakes are dry, dense, or artificially flavored. I developed this recipe to have super tender and fluffy cake layers that are packed with real lemon flavor. This comes from two main ingredients…
I like to think of making your very own sourdough starter like a science project, which, as a former science teacher, I absolutely love! It takes some time, but it is so easy— simply stir water and flour together, then wait, and repeat. I’ve been baking with sourdough starter for years, and I’ve learned many…
This is my go-to meatball recipe when I need something fast, easy, and popular with my family. These flavor-packed meatballs are so versatile— toss them with a sauce, stuff them into a roll, or serve them as-is with your favorite dipping sauce! I developed this recipe using two main cooking methods—stovetop and oven—so you can…
When you bite into this Christmas cracker recipe, it’s almost as if an explosion has gone off in your mouth. This bark is salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, and chocolatey! There are so many ways to describe this holiday treat, and it will satisfy any cravings you’ve got. The best part is it’s super easy to…
