Any vehicle for cream cheese frosting is a must make for me but a have to say these carrot cake cupcakes are sooooo delicious! I love the mix of spices with that moist but not oily crumb and of course the frosting. Frequently Asked Questions Can carrot cake cupcakes be frozen? YES! Freeze the...
Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
Snickerdoodles are buttery, soft, perfectly sweet cookies with a big note of cinnamon inside and out. I LOVE them and have zero portion control when they’re at hand. PRO TIPS FOR MAKING Snickerdoodle COOKIES Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way...
Key Lime Pie
This is such an easy pie filling! There’s a chemical reaction with the lime juice and sweetened condensed milk that thickens and sets after just 10 minutes in the oven. Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between a lime and a key lime? Aside from having more seeds and less juice Key Limes are...
Banana Bread
How ripe should bananas be for banana bread? Your bananas should be more brown than yellow and look like they’re ready to toss out. Basically they’re starting to liquify inside making them perfect for baking into your banana bread. If your bananas are not there yet don’t worry you can easily “ripen” them in 10...
Butter Cookies
Good old fashioned butter cookies are hard to beat! These holiday staples are delicious any time of the year and the best part is the dough can be made months ahead and baked of for an amazing on demand treat! I love the simple flavors and perfect crumb of the cookie. They’re light and not...
Peanut Butter Eggs
Frequently Asked Questions Is the Peanut Butter in Reese’s Eggs Different? In the store-bought version the peanut butter filling is the same but the proportions are different. The eggs have more peanut butter and a bit less chocolate. Do I Need to Temper the Chocolate? Tempering the chocolate will give you a nice crisp...
Meringue Cookies
Meringue cookies are such a delightful addition to the table and so easy to make! I love to flavor mine with a drop of good vanilla but almond and even peppermint are great choices too. Try dipping or drizzling with chocolate for an extra layer of flavor and remember, these make wonderful gifts!. Frequently Asked...
How to Make Buttercream Flowers
I’ve had SO many requests for a more detailed how to video on buttercream flowers! I’ve embedded a video in the recipe so scroll down for the full tutorial. Most of the problems I hear about relate to the consistency of the buttercream and the shape of the flower. It’s really important to create a...
Caramel
Frequently Asked Questions How long does Homemade Caramel last? It should last about two weeks if it is stored in a sealed container and left in the refrigerator. How is it made? Basically you’re heating sugar and some water until it caramelized sot a golden color then adding cream and butter then heating once more....
Pound Cake
This pound cake is the perfect treat to have hanging around the kitchen. I live for a slice with my coffee in the morning but it’s an amazing dessert when paired with some whipped cream and berries and honestly it’s basically perfect when you’re just grabbing a slice on the go. Pro Tips for the...
Apple Crumble Pie
If you haven’t had a crumble before it’s an easy topping that’s crisp, full of flavor, and a perfect compliment to the luscious apple filling inside this pie. There’s no worrying about latices or decoration schemes, just lots of delicious flavors and textures everyone will enjoy. Frequently Asked Questions How do you make apple crumble...
Fruit Salad
A fresh fruit salad is so easy to make and a wonderful way to get lots of delicious fruit onto everyone’s plate. I love having blackberries, kiwi, and strawberries in mine but you should use whatever is ripe and delicious at your local market. Mangos, melons and even gooseberries are all great when available. Frequently...
Coconut Cream Pie
Coconut is one of my ALL TIME favorite flavors but so many coconut cream pies have preservatives, artificial coconut extract or sad, soft pie crusts you have to eat around. All of these things have no place in a good recipe so you better bet this pie is amazing with lots of natural coconut flavor,...
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These DELICIOUS oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are so easy to make and basically irresistible! They make wonderful presents and store well for a perfect anytime treat. Pro Tips for Making these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest...
Whipped Cream Recipe
Whipped cream is one of my favorite things to eat! It tastes so light, refreshing and perfectly sweet you would thinks it’s as healthy as a glass of skim milk, if only… This easy to make recipe uses only three ingredients, takes less than 3 minutes to make, and can be flavored in so many...
