Don't miss these top baking tips to help you feel more confident in the kitchen! With the holiday baking season practically upon us, we're all about to spend more time in the kitchen baking pies, cookies, and other holiday favorites. It's my absolute favorite time of year to bake, but it can be a stressful...
Why You Should Bake with Unsalted Butter
This post explains the differences between unsalted butter and salted butter and why unsalted butter is best for baking (plus what to do if you only have salted butter on hand). There are so many reasons to love butter! The most obvious reason: that flavor! Who doesn't love a delicious, buttery pie crust, pound cake,...
Pumpkin Spice Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Pumpkin spice adds an extra dose of mouthwatering flavor to homemade fried churros. Served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce, these pumpkin spice churros are dangerously addicting! I had been wanting to learn how to make churros for ages, and this recipe - after lots of research and recipe testing - is a total winner....
Baking with Room Temperature Ingredients
The recipe calls for butter at room temperature, but does that really matter? Does it make a difference if I use cold - instead of room temperature - eggs? Do I really have to use room temperature ingredients? The answer is yes, it matters! In this post I'll explain why you should pay attention to...
Blueberry Cardamom Pancakes
Blueberry cardamom pancakes pair the last of summer's fresh blueberries with the delicious flavor of cardamom for a breakfast treat that's perfect for the transition from summer to fall! Every year at this time, in the weeks after Labor Day but before the leaves really begin to change colors, I find myself torn between not...
Blueberry Cookies with Streusel Topping
Soft, chewy sugar cookies studded with fresh blueberries pair beautifully with sweet cinnamon streusel. These easy blueberry cookies with streusel topping are like a blueberry muffin top in cookie form! Ever wish you could turn a blueberry muffin into a cookie? Specifically, what if you could turn the muffin top - undeniably the best part...
S'mores Dessert Shooters
Made with chocolate mousse, graham cracker crumbles, and toasted marshmallow meringue, these s'mores dessert shooters put an elegant spin on a classic summer treat! My love for s'mores is no secret. I've shared a few s'mores inspired recipes in the past (like these S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches), and I even have an entire S'mores Pinterest...
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake
Slices of buttery pound cake, grilled to perfection, pair beautifully with fresh, juicy strawberries and homemade whipped cream in this grilled strawberry shortcake. It's the ultimate dessert for a summer BBQ! If you're looking to impress your guests at your next summer barbecue, then look no further! When you've finished grilling your burgers and hot...
Blueberry Mojito Mocktail
This non-alcoholic blueberry mojito mocktail combines fresh blueberries, mint, and lime juice to create a light and fruity drink that’s totally refreshing! Patio season is finally here! Let’s kick off our shoes and celebrate with a cool, refreshing mocktail! This non-alcoholic blueberry mojito mocktail is everything I want in a summery drink. The fresh blueberries,...
Classic Lemon Bars
This easy recipe for classic lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and tangy lemon filling requires less than 30 minutes of hands-on time and produces the best homemade lemon bars. With BBQ season now in full swing, it's the perfect time of year for light, fruity desserts. I'm a big believer that summer desserts...