A grown-up take on holiday gingerbread men, this gingerbread roll is destined to become a new tradition in your home. Growing up in New England, gingerbread, molasses cookies, and molasses doughnuts were holiday staples for me. If it had molasses or ginger, I wanted it on the menu. After moving west, that enthusiasm sometimes raised … Read more

A pretty blue herbal tea latte made with butterfly pea flowers. Add a splash of milky vanilla sweet cream and ice to create a gorgeous creamy swirl. This iced blue tea latte is easy to make and naturally caffeine-free. Iced Blue Tea Latte When you add milk to tea it becomes a tea latte. Here, … Read more

Fresh strawberries soaked in tequila and triple sec make the perfect summertime treat. These strawberry margarita granitas are like adult slushy snowballs—bright, icy, and refreshing. Warm weather calls for something cold and lively—how about a strawberry margarita granita? If you like frozen margaritas, you’ll love these. They combine pureed fresh strawberries with lime, tequila, and … Read more

This Pumpkin Magic Cake combines layers of buttery yellow cake, a spiced pumpkin custard, and a light cream cheese frosting for a cozy fall dessert. It’s perfect with morning coffee, for holiday gatherings, or sliced and frozen for later. What is pumpkin magic cake? Pumpkin magic cake bakes into three distinct layers: a light yellow … Read more

We’re elevating the classic Rocky Road ice cream into a tray of irresistible rocky road brownies. Fudgy brownie base, a molten marshmallow layer, and a crunchy almond ganache come together in one bowl with no mixer in under an hour. As a former pastry chef, I’m always reimagining familiar flavors. Rocky Road caught my eye … Read more

These no-bake strawberry crunch cheesecake cones combine creamy vanilla cheesecake with a crisp strawberry-golden Oreo crunch for a delightful summer treat. Serving strawberry crunch cheesecake cones. These strawberry shortcake cones are fun individual desserts made in waffle cones. Each cone is coated in a white chocolate shell, rolled in a strawberry-golden Oreo crunch, filled with … Read more

Keto Chili Con Carne is a bold, meaty chili with tender chunks of beef and a deep, smoky heat that mellows and improves the longer it sits. With no beans, this Chili Con Carne stays low in carbs while still delivering rich, layered flavor. A generous spice blend—chili powder, cayenne, ground cumin, coriander and a … Read more

Red Velvet Cake is a beloved classic in the South, a frequent centerpiece at Christmas dessert tables and often one of the first treats to disappear. There’s another variation I love that you might enjoy as well: A Red Velvet Marble Cake. Lightly marbled and topped with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting, this … Read more

VALENTINE WHITE CHOCOLATE HEARTS — a simple, elegant treat perfect for Valentine’s Day. These bite-sized hearts are quick to make, customizable, and ideal for gifting or sharing with family and friends. Make this Valentine’s Day special with easy-to-create White Chocolate Hearts. They’re a fun, low-stress project you can do with children, and they require just … Read more

Sometimes everything just clicks. Since April I’d been imagining a huevos rancheros inspired dish built on a polenta base. Yes, polenta is Italian, but it works beautifully here. My friend Giovanna in Italy suggested we celebrate spring with asparagus — she’s making an asparagus and gorgonzola frittata that sounds fantastic. She proposed posting on May … Read more