Baking

A cozy hello from my kitchen If you found this while hunting for a Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipe, hi friend, you made it. Pull up a stool. The first time I baked these bars, I was juggling school pickup, a wobbly grocery bag, and a sock that somehow disappeared between the car and …

If you popped by my kitchen on a chilly Sunday, you’d probably catch me in slippers, hair doing its own thing, slicing apples with one eye on the oven preheating and the other on a cup of tea. This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is my lazy morning hero. I started making it when my neighbor …

If you swung by my kitchen on a sleepy Saturday, you’d probably catch me tearing croissants into a casserole dish with chocolate smudges on my sleeves, humming off key, and telling the cat he cannot have a taste even though he thinks he’s people. This Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake happened by accident when I …

If you popped by my kitchen on a Tuesday, theres a good chance you’d find me pulling a pan of Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks out of the oven and doing that little impatient hop because they smell too good to wait. I started making these when my neighbor gifted me a mountain of zucchini one summer …

So, these S'more Bars happened on a Tuesday I made these on a random Tuesday night after finding a wrinkly bag of mini marshmallows lurking in the pantry. They tasted like summer camp but without the mosquito bites or soggy shoes. My brother said they were dangerously snacky, which is both flattering and slightly alarming. …

Okay, hear me out. Peanut butter and jelly, but in cobbler form. I made this on a rainy Tuesday when everyone was grumpy and the dog had stolen a sock again, and by the time it came out of the oven we were all quiet, just spooning warm, jammy bites into bowls like civilized people. …

If you popped by my kitchen last Sunday, you would have found me whisking while chatting on the phone and shooing the cat off the counter, which is exactly how this Fluffy Sugar Free Yogurt Cake usually happens. I started making it when my aunt hinted that her old yogurt loaf could be even lighter, …

I made these Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies after a very enthusiastic cherry haul that, honestly, got a bit out of hand. You know that moment when the fruit looks too shiny to pass up and you forget you own only two bowls and zero self control. Anyway, I roasted the cherries till jammy, stirred them …

If you popped by my kitchen on a rainy Saturday, you would probably catch me whisking a pan of Red Velvet Brownies while the kettle burbles and the dog does that hopeful hovering thing near my ankles. I started making these after a friend asked for something red and chocolatey but not a whole layered …

I baked these on a sticky hot Saturday when my neighbor slipped a bag of peaches over the fence like it was a secret mission. I swear I could smell them from the hallway. I was aiming for simple vanilla cupcakes, but the honey was on the counter, the cream cheese was begging to be …

Let Me Tell You How These Cinnamon Rolls Stole My Autumn Mornings If you ever wondered what autumn tastes like, I swear, it’s these apple cider fall cinnamon rolls with browned butter icing. I started making these after a chilly day at the apple orchard (I was trying to keep my hands warm—holding hot cider …

So, Zero-Sugar Greek Yogurt Brownies — Here's the Lowdown Alright, so you know those nights when you're craving chocolate (like, I literally dream in chocolate sometimes) but also you don't want to fall face-first into a sugar crash? That's how I landed on these zero-sugar Greek yogurt brownies. Funny thing, the first time I made …

The Comfiest Casserole I Know (And a Little Story) You know those days when you're running late, the kids are bickering over something daft (why must socks disappear in the dryer?), and you just want to feed everyone with minimal fuss? That’s when I pull out my Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole recipe. Actually, I …

Remember Those Store-Bought Pop Tarts? These Are Way Better (and Less Mysterious) Alright, so you know those mornings when you're craving something a little nostalgic, but your adult brain chimes in with, "Hey, maybe something with actual protein?" That's exactly how I stumbled into making these Raspberry Protein Pop Tarts. One Saturday, I found myself …

Let's Chat About Pumpkin Protein Muffins (Gluten free) Okay, first things first – these are not the bland, dusty muffins you sometimes get at the gym cafe. Trust me, I’ve baked my share of protein disasters (and eaten them, sadly). This recipe? Genuinely good. I started making pumpkin protein muffins back when I was juggling …

Let Me Tell You About These Easy Oven Crispy Baked Pork Chops Alright, so here's the deal: I started making these crispy baked pork chops after I totally destroyed (like, dry as the Outback) a batch on the grill one summer. My neighbor, Barb, teased me for weeks. Now, I do these in the oven, …

Okay, So Here's Why I'm Sharing This Quick Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe You ever have one of those afternoons where you just need a cookie (or three), but the thought of rolling dough and chilling things makes you want to give up and eat plain bread instead? Yep, that was me last Wednesday. My son …

Alright, Let Me Tell You About These Rolls… If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you cross a lazy Saturday with a craving for something both gloriously gooey and a little bit over the top, well, these Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnabon Rolls pretty much sum it up in a pan. The first time I tried making …

So, Here's the Story Behind My Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Alright, let me set the scene: One rainy Saturday, my niece (she’s 11 and far more patient than I am) asked for something "fancy" for dessert. You know when a kid gives you that big-eyed look? Suddenly, I’m knee-deep in chocolate and cheese, trying not to …

Let Me Tell You About These Bars (And Why I Love 'Em) So the first time I ever made these Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars, I was trying to impress my in-laws with something that wasn't my usual banana bread—mainly because I'd run out of bananas (classic me). Was I a bit nervous? Absolutely. But then …

If you’ve ever woken up on a Saturday thinking, "I should make something epic for breakfast, but I also barely want to get out of my pajamas," then oh boy, do I have a recipe for you. These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites are like, well, a warm hug from your favorite aunt (the one …

Let Me Tell You About Swirled Garlic Herb And Cheese Bread You know that feeling when you walk into a kitchen and it just smells like home? That’s exactly what happens when I make this swirled garlic herb and cheese bread. Honestly, the first time I tried baking it, I thought I’d made a total …

Let's Talk Biscuits — and My Slight Obsession So, I have to admit, there's something about Cheddar and Green Onion Buttermilk Drop Biscuits that just calls my name on lazy Saturday mornings. Maybe it's the cheese (because let's be honest, who resists cheese?). Or maybe it's the memory of making these with my cousin during …

How I Ended Up Making Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls (And Why I Keep Doing It) So here’s the thing: I grew up in a house where the bananas on the counter were basically a ticking time bomb, and the moment they went spotty, my mum would be like, “Right, banana bread time.” But you know …

Let Me Tell You About This Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish Alright, so here’s the deal: I never planned to be the person who whips up a Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish before breakfast, but, life is full of surprises. The first time I made this (which, honestly, was because I forgot to buy croissants for brunch), …

Let Me Tell You About These Giant Familly Cinnamon Rolls Alright, pull up a chair and grab a mug of something. So, every few Sundays, my kitchen turns into a cinnamon-scented chaos zone. The first time I made these giant cinnamon rolls, I thought I’d bitten off more than I could chew (figuratively and then …

Let me tell you, I never thought I'd be the person who made anything “pumpkin spice” on purpose. But here we are! My first attempt at a pumpkin spice cake with a cream cheese glaze was mostly out of self-defense—my sister dropped by last October with a can of pumpkin puree and those pleading eyes. …

Let Me Tell You About This Persimmon Bread (And the Time My Cat Tried to Eat It) Alright, real talk: Persimmon bread is that underrated hero of fall baking. I started making this a few years back when my neighbor (bless her heart) handed me a sack of persimmons that I had no idea what …

Let's Talk About My Pumpkin Banana Bread With Nuts (And The Chaos That Is My Kitchen) So, true story: the first time I made this Pumpkin Banana Bread with Nuts, I forgot the eggs. Literally didn’t even notice until I sliced into it, and my daughter said, “Why’s it kinda... gummy?” Anyway, maybe not my …

So, Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies Fudgy Enough for You? Okay, so, you know how sometimes you just want something chocolatey, but not too sweet, and also a little autumn-ish? That’s exactly how these chocolate pumpkin brownies came about. One rainy October, I found half a can of pumpkin purée (left over form a soup disaster, don't …

Let Me Tell You About These Cookies… Okay, so here’s the thing: every autumn, a switch flips in my brain and suddenly I have to bake something pumpkin-y. (I blame the smell of leaves and the fact that the stores start pushing pumpkin puree in August.) These soft & chewy pumpkin cookies? I whipped up …

Let's Talk Pumpkin Bars (and Why They're My Autumn Secret Weapon) Okay, so here's the deal—every autumn, right about the time everyone starts going on about pumpkin spice lattes, I start craving something homemade instead. Enter: these Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars with Icing. I first whipped these up when my cousin (who, frankly, is a …

The Pumpkin Bar That Brings the Family Running Alright, let me tell you—every fall, like clockwork, I get this crazy urge to bake something pumpkin-y. Last year, I tried these pumpkin bars with sweet frosting because my neighbor dropped off way too many cans of pumpkin (she's great but honestly, who needs that much puree …

So, Here's Why I Keep Coming Back to This Apple Crisp I have this habit of making apple crisp whenever the weather even thinks about turning chilly—like, first leaf hits the driveway and I’m reaching for the apples. There was this one time I tried to make it during a July heatwave (bad idea, don't …

So, You Want Pumpkin Snickerdoodles? Let Me Tell You… You know those days when you just need something warm and cozy, but you also want to make the whole house smell like autumn? That’s basically why I started making these Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies Warm Spice version. The first time I baked them, it was raining …

Honestly, these muffins just taste like autumn to me Alright, let me tell you—every time I bake these Pumpkin Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel, my kitchen ends up smelling like the world's coziest sweater (if you can imagine such a thing). The first time I made them, I was trying to impress my aunt, who's like, …

Okay, Let's Talk Brownies (and That Time I Nearly Burned Them) Alright, picture this: it's a rainy Saturday (honestly, most of my brownies start life on a gloomy day), my niece is camped out on the sofa, and the only thing anyone wants is something chocolatey. Enter my go-to fudgy brownies recipe. I've made these …

Let's Chat About This Coconut Cake (aka: The One That Started It All) Okay, so you know how some recipes just stick with you? For me, this Homemade Catch a Husband Coconut Cake is it. The first time I made it was for my cousin's potluck—picture me frantically searching for the hand mixer and ending …

The Story (And, Let's Be Real, The Chocolate Smudges) Behind These Pecan Pie Brownies Okay, so let me set the scene: It's a chilly Saturday, rain tapping at the windows, and I'm in the kitchen, elbow-deep in chocolate and a little bit of chaos. You know how some recipes just stick with you? Well, these …

Okay, so you know how some recipes just instantly take you back to summer nights and sticky fingers? That's totally what these S'mores Crescent Rolls do for me. I first cobbled this together after a camping trip where, believe it or not, we ran out of marshmallows (I know, tragic). When I got home, I …