Garlic butter shrimp scampi is such a quick and easy dinner for busy weeknights. But it’s one of those meals that tastes like it took ages to prepare! Plump shrimp are cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with white wine and lemon juice—perfect for serving over pasta or with crusty bread. In this updated…
I love the refreshing lemon flavor from this moist lemon pound cake. I tested this recipe for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. This lemon loaf is dense like a traditional pound cake, but not heavy or gummy in texture! Lemon zest and lemon juice are used in the batter and the glaze, so…
Out of all of the many desserts I make, these simple vanilla cupcakes are the most requested treat among my circle of friends. They are incredibly fluffy, full of real vanilla extract, and stay moist for days. When I developed this recipe years ago, I wanted to make a go-to vanilla cupcake that was super…
This is, without a doubt, the best sour cream pound cake I’ve ever tried. It’s soft, moist, and buttery with a delicious vanilla and sour cream flavor. I love it simply dusted with powdered sugar, but it’s equally as delicious topped with a yummy glaze. So why add sour cream to a cake batter anyway?…
These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies bring together the best of both worlds: soft and chewy peanut butter cookies studded with chocolate chips. I retested this recipe to add more peanut butter flavor and a chewier texture to the cookies. This perfected recipe makes large, bakery-size cookies with the ideal balance of textures. They have…
Crispy potato wedges baked in the oven are a simple, delicious side dish that pairs so well with a variety of dishes (or eaten alone with your favorite dipping sauce!). Gorgeously golden brown and caramelized, crispy on the outside, and pillowy and fluffy on the inside, these oven-baked potato wedges are irresistible! Homemade potato wedges…
This easy coconut cake recipe is absolutely decadent and unbelievably light and airy. Topped with more shredded coconut for both texture and decoration, this coconut cake is a simple yet elegant addition to any gathering. When I was testing this recipe, I discovered one of the most important ingredients in my homemade coconut cake recipe…
This lemon crinkle cookie recipe has been on the blog for several years. In that time, my team and I have tested it many times to find the perfect lemony flavor, chewy texture, and ideal spread. The recipe is easy, but we learned a few things along the way to help troubleshoot potential issues—why chilling…
