Cream cheese frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making it a great option for occasions when you want a rich and indulgent icing that isn’t excessively sweet. It’s also such an easy frosting to make! The preparation is simple, with only 5 ingredients, and I share my best tips for making it…
Homemade Apple Cider
A cup of warm apple cider is the quintessential fall drink. Complement fresh apples with warm spices, brightness from orange slices, and sweetness from brown sugar. Not only is the flavor delightfully complex and comforting, but preparing a batch of this fresh cider will make your whole house smell incredible! Make use of the tasty…
Lamb Stew
This Irish lamb stew is a comforting and warming meal made in one pot, perfect for cool fall or winter days. Best of all, this impressive dish is surprisingly easy to make. After a few simple steps of cooking on the stovetop, the oven does the rest of the work for you. The result is…
Last Word Cocktail
If you’re looking for the perfect party cocktail, this Last Word Cocktail recipe will steal the show! The delicious beverage is from the Prohibition-era cocktail. Originally made with makeshift bathtub gin during the restricted era, this drink became popular in speakeasies and bars at the start of Prohibition. It was named for the era’s secrecy…
Blueberry Bread
Packed with sweet and juicy berries, blueberry bread is a great anytime-baking recipe. It is guaranteed to add a touch of sweet indulgence to your breakfast or snacks. This moist quick bread is made with easy-to-find ingredients and stirs together without a mixer, making it one of my favorite year-round baking recipes. Though I reach…
Falafel
Did you know that you can make perfect, crispy falafel at home? Characterized by their deep golden brown exterior and bright green, unbelievably fluffy interior, falafel are loaded with fresh herbal flavor and warming spices. The secret to the best falafel is to use dried, uncooked chickpeas, which turn into a coarse mixture once whizzed…
Apple Martini
Thanks to their impressive presentation and gorgeous green hue, Apple Martinis are elegant and striking enough for your upscale cocktail party while being simple and approachable enough for any time. You only need four ingredients and five minutes to enjoy the refreshing, fruit-forward drink. Also known as an appletini and sour apple martini, this fall…
Oatmeal Cookies
These are the best oatmeal cookies — so soft, addictively chewy, perfectly spiced, and beyond easy to make! Made with humble ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, like brown sugar, cinnamon, and rolled oats, this timeless treat is comforting and satisfying. And I love their versatility! You can add so many different types…