Baking

So, You Want Cake but Have Zero Patience? Alright, story time—last summer, it was so hot I couldn’t even face turning on the oven, but my sweet tooth was louder than a neighbor’s lawnmower on a Saturday morning. Enter: this 3-ingredient creamy yogurt cake with berries. My sister swears I invented it (I didn’t, but …

Making Lemon Raspberry Bars: A Slice of Kitchen Chaos and Joy Oh boy, let me tell you, these lemon raspberry bars with a buttery shortbread base are a lifeline when my sweet tooth comes calling (which, honestly, is more often than I'd admit to my dentist). The first time I made these, I totally forgot …

Let Me Tell You About This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread If you’ve never tried cloud bread before—or if your only memory is a sad, deflated one that stuck to the pan (been there, mate)—let me convince you: this blueberry cottage cheese version is something else. I still remember the first time I made it …

Banana Pudding Cheesecake Cones with Crunch Topping: My Chaotic, Delicious Guide Listen, if you're after something low-key and delicate, this probably isn't it. But if you want an outrageous, creamy, just-a-bit messy dessert, you're in the right place. The first time I made these cones, my brother ate two before supper—didn't even look sheepish. And …

Wait, Why Bagels? (And a Little Story) Alright, so I didn’t grow up baking bagels—my first one was actually from a corner store in London, and let’s just say, it wasn’t exactly love at first bite (more like, what is this chewy hockey puck?). But then, a friend introduced me to homemade bagels, and long …

Let Me Tell You About My Lazy-Day Banana Bread Alright, so you know those days when your bananas have gone from "just right" to "yikes, that's definitely brown"? That was basically every weekend in my flat at uni. Honestly, this 4 ingredient banana bread with no sugar added is what saved me from (a) feeling …

Let Me Tell You About These Banana Bread Cookies… Alright, so picture this: it’s a rainy Sunday afternoon, the bananas on the counter are doing their best impression of a leopard, and you’re just craving something that’s warm, comforting, and not another boring loaf. That’s honestly how I ended up making these banana bread cookies …

Let Me Tell You About These Cinnamon Rolls (and My Slight Addiction) So, the first time I made these sourdough discard cinnamon rolls with brown sugar swirl, it was actually a bit of an accident. I’d just baked my weekly loaf and, you know, staring at the jar of discard like, “what now?” I figured, …

Let Me Tell You About These Oreo Crumbl Cookies… So here’s the story: a couple months ago, my niece begged me to bring something extra chocolatey and fun to our family movie night. She’s 12, and she’s at that age where opinions are fierce and snacks are everything. I remembered those giant Oreo Crumbl cookies—have …

Oh Hey—Let’s Talk About This Garlic Rosemary Sourdough Focaccia I have to tell you, the first time I baked this focaccia I was convinced it was going to flop—like, the dough looked so weird and bouncy, my kitchen smelled like a pizza shop, and I kept second-guessing myself because, well, sourdough is tricky, right? But …

Why I Keep Coming Back to This Puff Pastry Okay, confession: the first time I tried to make gluten free puff pastry, it looked like a science experiment gone rogue. But after a few (okay, maybe six) tries, I figured out a way that doesn't leave flour everywhere and my sanity in shreds. My youngest …

Let's Talk About These Berry Cheesecake Bars Alright, so you know those recipes you kinda keep in your back pocket for when you want to impress, but also don’t want to stress? That’s these Berry Cheesecake Bars with Almond Crust for me. The first time I made ‘em, it was for a neighbor’s potluck. I …

Let’s Talk About Peach Cobbler Dump Cake with Butter Cake Mix If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a can of peaches and a box of cake mix, hungry, slightly frazzled, and in desperate need of something sweet (and maybe a bit homey), then you’ll get why I love this one so much. I made …

Let Me Tell You About These Chocolate Croissants… So, picture this: It’s a Saturday morning, too early for the postman (but not for carbs), my kid’s watching cartoons in the next room, and I’m elbow-deep in flour. That’s when I usually decide it’s the perfect time to whip up these flaky chocolate croissants with melted …

Let Me Tell You About This Berry Crisp (and Maybe a Little More) Okay, real talk—if there’s one thing that gets me excited about summer (besides not having to wear socks), it’s the excuse to make way too many berry desserts. This Mixed Berry Crisp with Oat Topping is one I come back to every …

Let Me Tell You About These Rolls (Grab a Chair!) Okay, honest moment: I used to think homemade dinner rolls were for people with way too much time (and maybe a secret bread wizard living in their pantry). But then, an especially rainy Saturday led me to experiment with my old slow cooker, and next …

Let Me Tell You About These Salted Caramel Cashew Bars So, picture this: it's a blustery Saturday, and I've somehow promised to bring dessert to a neighbour's get-together (honestly, how does this keep happening?). I panic, scan my cupboards, and decide—why not make those Salted Caramel Cashew Bars with Buttery Shortbread that everyone always demolishes? …

Let's Talk About Cookies (And Why I Make These Way Too Often) You know those recipes you promise yourself you'll only make for special occasions, but then, three Tuesdays later, your oven's preheating again? Yeah, that's me with these Soft Oreo Chocolate Chunk Cookies from scratch. I think it started when my niece kept begging …

Let Me Tell You About This Cake (And That One Time...) If you've ever wanted to bring a beachy, sunshiney vibe to your table—without switching on the oven or breaking a sweat—let me just say: this is the cake. I started making this No-Bake Coconut Cloud Cake with Pineapple a couple years ago, right after …

Let's Talk Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake (No Judgement!) Alright, so here's the thing—this Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake has bailed me out more times than I'd like to admit. There was this one time during a thunderstorm (the kind that rattles your windows) and all my plans to make something fancy went out the window. So, …

Okay, listen— I'm not about to tell you that I always have hours to fuss over a pie crust, and honestly, if you've ever tried to roll out dough in a tiny kitchen while your cat's trying to steal pecans? Yeah, you know what I mean. That's where these Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars with …

Pull Up a Chair: Let Me Tell You About My Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Alright, so here's the thing. I never meant for blueberry cheesecake bars with lemon zest to become my go-to, but one rainy Tuesday I had half a tub of cream cheese, a lonely lemon, and way too many blueberries (they were on …

Let's Talk Lemon Berry Dump Cake (and why my cousin still laughs about it) Okay, so here’s the thing about Lemon Berry Dump Cake: it’s the dessert I make when there’s, like, zero time and everyone’s hungry but pretending they aren’t. First time I made it was for my cousin’s birthday — I’d planned (and …

Let Me Tell You About This Peach Cobbler Dump Cake So, here's the deal. Every summer when peaches are everywhere (and honestly, sometimes even when they're not), I end up making this crazy easy peach cobbler dump cake. The first time I made it, it was because my cousin called to say she was two …

Let's Dive In: Blueberry Hand Pies for the Win So, quick story—one summer, my hands were stained purple for like three days after a blueberry picking fiasco. My niece and I gobbled more berries than we picked (sorry, not sorry). Anyway, this recipe was born out of that blue-fingered chaos. Because let's be real: sometimes …

These Muffins Have Saved My Sanity (More Than Once) You know those days when your toddler refuses everything except, like, air and the occasional rogue cracker they found under the couch? Oh, mate, I’ve been there. That’s actually how these No-Sugar Banana Oat Muffins came to be a staple in our kitchen—born out of desperation …

Let Me Tell You Why These Baked Sweet Potato Nachos Are the Real MVP of Movie Night Alright, friend, picture this: it’s Friday, everyone’s fighting (nicely) over the best spot on the couch, and you’re frantically searching for something to satisfy both your need for comfort food and your weird desire to eat more veggies. …

If I Can Make These Banana Oat Muffins, So Can You Okay, story time: I started making these make-ahead banana oat breakfast muffins after one too many mornings of opening the fridge, seeing nothing but a lone suspicious carrot, and realizing breakfast for the kids (and let's be honest, for me) was either going to …

You Won’t Believe How Fun Muffin Tin Mini Pizzas Are Okay, so you know those random days when you open the fridge and just stare, hoping dinner will magically appear? That's exactly how my muffin tin mini pizza adventures started. I wanted pizza, my kids wanted something “cool,” and honestly, I just didn't want to …

So, Let Me Tell You About These Baked Ziti Cups… This is one of those recipes I stumbled into out of pure desperation. Picture it: I’m running home after a monster shift, the kids are already circling like sharks, and my husband’s got that 'what's-for-dinner?' look. Enter: prep-ahead baked ziti cups. I swear, these little …

One Afternoon, a Snack Attack, and These Apple Cinnamon Bites So here’s the thing: I started making these apple cinnamon energy bites one rainy Tuesday when my youngest declared he was “starving” (at 3:45, of course—kids have impeccable snack timing). I used to buy those boxy snack bars, but, eh, they’re always a bit cardboardy …

The Pretzel Memory That Started It All Hey friend, ready for a wild ride through flour, salt, and a whole mess of deliciousness? So, I started making these irresistible homemade pretzels a few years back after a disastrous (but hilarious) attempt with my cousin at Oktoberfest. We ended up with more dough in our hair …

Let's Chat About Banana Pudding Rice Krispies Okay, so I have to tell you about this wild idea I had one late Tuesday evening when I realized I had a box of Rice Krispies, a couple bananas dangerously close to giving up the ghost, and—no kidding—half a packet of instant banana pudding mix I found …

Let Me Tell You About These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars… I’m not gonna lie, I first made Banana Chocolate Chip Bars because, well, there were three sad, spotty bananas staring at me from the counter (you know that look they get), and I didn't feel like making another loaf of banana bread. My youngest actually …

So, Here’s the Story Behind This Cake Alright, I have to let you in on a little secret—this Sweet Potato Butter Cake recipe is my not-so-hidden weapon for rainy days or just any Sunday when I want the house to smell amazing (which is always, let’s be honest). The first time I baked it, I …

Let Me Tell You About These Cookies… So, the first time I made these Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies, I was mostly trying to keep my hands busy on a rainy Saturday. I’d just found an old butter cake recipe in my grandma’s battered recipe box (don’t ask about the state of the box, bless her …

Let Me Tell You About These Trifles (Spoiler: They Save the Day) Okay, so picture this: It’s the night before a family birthday, and I’m elbow-deep in the kitchen, realizing I’ve forgotten to bake the fancy cake I ambitiously promised. (Happens more than I'd like to admit, honestly.) Enter mini brownie trifles with berries. They're …

The Scoop on My Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches Okay, so imagine this: it's a blazing hot day, the kind where the sidewalk practically sizzles, and all you want is something cold, creamy, and not boring. Enter: lemon ice cream sandwiches. I first whipped these up on a whim after a family picnic—my cousin Liv dared …

When Pineapple Cheesecake Bars Became My Go-To Alright, so let me get this out there—I'm absolutely not a trained chef, but I do know my way around a block of cream cheese and a can (or, on a good day, a fresh one) of pineapple. The first time I tried making Pineapple Cheesecake Bars, my …

How I Ended Up Rolling Cake (And Why I Love It) Alright, so you know those moments when you're staring at a pile of raspberries and a couple lemons, and you think, "What now?" That’s pretty much how I stumbled into making my first Lemon Raspberry Swiss Roll. Actually, the first one was a bit …