Elegant, packed with coffee flavor, and simply delicious, my mocha cake recipe is always a crowd-pleaser! The layers of chocolate cake are incredibly soft and moist, almost fudgy, and the mocha buttercream has the perfect amount of coffee flavor. A dark chocolate ganache drip ties everything together. This beautiful cake is just what you need…
Hot cross buns are an Easter tradition in many homes, but they’re also easy enough to make whenever you want sweet bread! These sweet buns, with their trademark flour crosses on top, are lightly spiced, wonderfully fragrant, and brushed with a sweet powdered sugar glaze to finish. You can even skip the flour crosses and…
Chewy carrot cake cookies with cream cheese frosting are loaded with all your favorite parts of a classic carrot cake, but they’re so much quicker to make! You’ll love the warm, fragrant spices, sweet and juicy carrots, and crunchy nuts. I love making these homemade cookies as a special Easter treat. They always disappear in…
If you’re a fan of tacos and enchiladas, my Mexican lasagna is right up your alley. Warmly spiced taco meat is punctuated with juicy tomatoes, savory green chilies, black beans, and sautéed onions and garlic. These flavorful components are layered into a casserole dish with corn tortillas and a mountain of cheddar cheese and baked…
The pisco sour is a popular drink throughout South America, especially in Peru and Chile. The origins of the pisco sour are a bit unclear, but many believe that the cocktail was created in Peru in the early 20th century by U.S. expat bartender Victor Morris. Pisco sours contain the hallmark ingredients of a classic…
If you need a no-fuss meal prep option, try this cilantro lime chicken recipe! The marinade is quick to throw together and will infuse the tender chicken with zippy brightness and lots of herbal flavor in as little as 30 minutes. A touch of honey rounds out the flavor and adds a very subtle sweetness….
Cilantro lime rice is a super easy recipe that’s delicious served alongside tacos, enchiladas, and more. You can also use it to make homemade burrito bowls or rice bowls! All you need are 6 simple ingredients and about 25 minutes for rice that is garlicky, citrusy, and bursting with fresh cilantro flavor. This is an…
My easy hot fudge recipe comes together so easily with pantry staples in just a few minutes. Once you learn how simple it is to make your own hot fudge sauce, you’ll never get store-bought again! Smooth, rich, and incredibly decadent, hot fudge sauce is the perfect, chocolatey finishing touch for ice cream, waffles, and…
