I can't believe the holidays are almost here! This year, we are heading up to my husband's brother's house, and I'm in charge of bringing a dessert. I've been testing different recipes for a couple of … [Read more...]
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Note: I was sent samples of Divine Chocolate's cocoa powder in order to write this post for #Choctoberfest. Opinions are mine alone. I love baking, especially when it helps me prepare for a busy week … [Read more...]
Dulce De Leche Brownies
Note: I was sent a case of Imperial Sugar for #Choctoberfest in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. When I first signed up for this year's #Choctoberfest, I knew I wanted to share this … [Read more...]
Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Note: I received a bottle of Nielsen-Massey's Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterYourBake How is it already nearly October? Every … [Read more...]
Cranberry-Pistachio Zucchini Bread
I haven't the faintest idea who decided to put zucchini into bread (and the internet really wasn't much help), but I'm happy they did. At first blush, it seems like an odd choice. But the zucchini in … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies
Not going to lie. I never thought I'd post a recipe for lactation cookies on my blog. (And no, I haven't hidden the pregnancy and birth of my first child from you. I made a batch of these cookies, or … [Read more...]
Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)
Tomorrow, March 19th, is the Feast of St. Joseph, an important feast day in Italy or more specifically, Sicily. St. Joseph is particularly important to Sicilians, because he is credited with … [Read more...]
Citrus Poppy Seed Pound Cake
My mom's birthday was earlier this week and I wanted to make her a treat to celebrate. She might be citrus' biggest fan, so I knew I had to incorporate a couple of citrus components into it. This … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. My husband and I were recently invited to go down the shore with our friends, and I wanted to bring … [Read more...]
Vegan and Gluten Free Peanut Crunch Brownies
A lot of people are pretty wary of vegan and gluten free baking. It seems like it would be difficult, but it's surprisingly easy! Vegan baking can also be rich and decadent, like these oh so fudgy … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Every year, I have two responsibilities for Thanksgiving: make Bloody Mary's as everyone arrives, and show up with a dessert that is chocolate and/or pumpkin. This year, I decided to make a … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Dipped Lemon Almond Sugar Cookies
Note: Bob's Red Mill and OXO provided items for this giveaway. All opinions are mine alone. Seven years ago today, I started this blog. How crazy is that? It started as a way to archive recipes I … [Read more...]
Pistachio Sugar Cookies
I almost always have pistachios in my house, they are a favorite of my husband and me. We both love them on their own, as a garnish, or incorporated into different recipes. The flavor of … [Read more...]
Coconut Matcha Muffins
Note: I was sent a package of Matcha Green Tea from Tenzo Tea in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I've been on a bit of a muffin kick recently. I'm trying to make sure we have as … [Read more...]
Pistachio Muffins
Note: I was sent a box of various Bob's Red Mill products to make the below recipe. Opinions are mine alone. I love pistachios. So when my friend and I were determining what freezer-friendly recipes … [Read more...]
