Okay, friends, let’s talk Christmas cookies. Specifically, Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies—the kind you bite into and immediately want to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa and a cozy blanket. When my kids were little, these cookies always made …
Let’s just say, these Apple Oatmeal Cookies have witnessed a lot of busy mornings, lazy weekends, and even one power outage in my kitchen (cookies by candlelight, anyone?). There’s something unmistakably cozy about the combination of cinnamon, apples, and tender …
If you’re anything like me, strawberries practically scream “summer’s arrived!” I can’t walk past a farmer’s market stand, see those gorgeous ruby-red berries, and not come home with at least two quarts (the kids always sneak a few before we …
If there’s one dessert that instantly transports me back to the best summer potlucks and my grandma’s sunshine-yellow kitchen table, it’s Coconut Cream Pie. You know the kind—a creamy, dreamy filling tucked in a flaky crust, with a big swoop …
Every once in a while, a cookie recipe comes along that totally stops you in your tracks. And let me tell you, these White Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake Cookies? They’re just that kind of showstopper. I first made these for a …
If you grew up anywhere with summer heat, you probably have some sweet memories of sun-soaked afternoons and cool, juicy snacks. I swear, every time I bake a batch of these Pineapple Cake Bars, I’m suddenly seven again and standing …
If there’s a cake that disappears like magic at a family gathering—no matter how many other desserts are on the table—it’s carrot cake. I’ll forever associate the smell of warm spices and sweet carrots baking with holiday dinners at my …
If you grew up in the Midwest, or maybe just had a mom, aunt, or sweet neighbor who loved to “doctor up” a cake mix, you’ve probably tasted something like this Raspberry Zinger Poke Cake before. For me, just the …
If you’ve ever found yourself craving something sweet and comforting—but a little bit unexpected—let me introduce you to my favorite “therapy in a slice”: Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread. It’s that kind of bake that seems to magically lure everyone to the …
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a self-proclaimed queen of comfort food, it’s this: the best desserts are the ones you barely have to think about, but everyone thinks you went all out for. That’s why I keep this …
