Recipes and stories for everyday life

Dessert

Easy Caramelized Pineapple

Easy Caramelized Pineapple

Fresh fruit is such a treat. While apples and pears steal the show in many of my favorite fruit-based desserts, I want to add pineapple to the list too! Sometimes the easiest and simplest recipes are beloved by everyone. We recently made Easy Caramelized Pineapple . . . read more.

Apple Dutch Baby

Apple Dutch Baby

The Dutch Baby recipe, or German pancake among other names, has always intrigued me, but usually by the time weekend brunch arrives everyone is already craving their favorites, so recipe testing something new is met with skepticism. Not this time though! When I mentioned making . . . read more.

Dalgona Whipped Coffee

Dalgona Whipped Coffee

I admit, the Whipped Coffee, or Dalgona Whipped Coffee, caught my attention. I miss the coffeehouse vibe with social distancing in full effect, and this coffee promises fun and delivers. Dalgona Whipped Coffee recently gained popularity on social media, and many people are having fun . . . read more.

Easy Baked Apples with Streusel

Easy Baked Apples with Streusel

Easy recipes that require few ingredients are a great thing to have at the ready. It rained over the weekend, and I was craving something simple and warm as a treat. I wanted the comfort of an apple pie, I wanted to use few ingredients, . . . read more.

Traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies

Traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies

I often bake chocolate chip cookies when I want comfort food. I think this is because chocolate chip cookies are a classic recipe that my entire family enjoys, and there has been a lot going on lately. It’s not a pragmatic endeavor, but sometimes we’re . . . read more.

Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate Brownies

Rich, fudge-like chocolate brownies are an indulgent treat for yourself and the people you love! This is my best chocolate brownie recipe. I like brownies that are fudge-like, moist, and soft. This recipe includes intense chocolate baked to perfection with the shiny crackled top that . . . read more.

Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

Everyone is warm and cozy and getting ready to watch a family-favorite movie. Someone asks for snacks. Ok, maybe I’m the one who wants the snacks. It’s the holidays, so why not make it extra special? Something like chocolate peppermint popcorn! The remaining chocolate and . . . read more.

Peppermint Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Peppermint Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Listen. Do you hear that? It’s the sound of me eating the last of the peppermint chocolate covered pretzels in our house. We were home this past weekend and wanted to infuse our day with some chocolatey treats. And yes, chocolatey is a word. I . . . read more.

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark combines two things often beloved about the holidays, chocolate and candy canes. It’s beautiful to look at, festive, and decadent. This effortless Peppermint Bark is great if you need thoughtful gifts or if you are feeling festive and want a holiday-inspired snack! Recipe . . . read more.

Cranberry and Rosemary Bread

Cranberry and Rosemary Bread

Perfect for the holidays, this cranberry and rosemary bread will be a hit with your family and friends! You can make this a day ahead so your oven is free to cook the main meal. If you’re a guest, make it a day ahead and . . . read more.