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Matcha Tiramisu

  Let’s just admit it: sometimes, you just need a little dessert magic to brighten up an ordinary day (or a Monday, if you ask me). Well, this Matcha Tiramisu recipe was born out of one of those “I need something sweet and fun, but I’m not turning on my oven” kind of moments. I love a classic Italian tiramisu just as much as the next gal, but there’s something so fresh and intriguing about the earthy kick of matcha mingling with creamy mascarpone and soft, coffee-less ladyfingers. Trust me, it’s a treat that’ll make you want to invite your …

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Strawberry Sago

  You know that feeling when you’re craving something sweet and light, but not too fussy or heavy? Well, that’s exactly how I discovered strawberry sago. I was tinkering around with some leftover coconut milk (because who really ever uses up the whole can for one recipe?) and spotted a pint of fresh strawberries waiting patiently for their time in the sun. Next thing you know—voilà—this dreamy, coconutty, strawberry sago was bubbling away on my stovetop, perfuming the whole kitchen with summery, tropical vibes. If you haven’t tried this classic Asian dessert, ohhh friend, today’s your lucky day! Why You’ll …

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Pumpkin Spice White Russian

  I’ll never forget the first chilly October evening I kicked off my slippers, wrapped up in a fuzzy blanket, and sipped the most magical pumpkin spice White Russian I’d ever put together. You know those moments when it’s dark by 6pm, the porch smells like fallen leaves, and you just NEED something cozy in a glass? That was it. (My husband wandered in, tried a sip, and grinned, “Tastes like fall in a mug—and I don’t even like pumpkin.”) Now it’s our go-to fall cocktail, right when we swap iced coffees for cinnamony lattes and start plotting our Thanksgiving …

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Jellycat Birthday Cake

  You ever get that feeling where you stumble across something so adorable, so unexpectedly delightful, that you have to pause and smile (and, let’s be honest, maybe squeal just a bit)? That was me, wandering the aisles while hunting down my nephew’s birthday gift, when I spotted the famous Jellycat Birthday Cake stuffed animal. I just about melted right there between the tea towels and the dog toys. And who could blame me? It’s a plush dessert, for goodness’ sake! Perfect for topping a homemade cake, as a snuggly bedtime companion, or even as the centerpiece of a cheerful …

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Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts

  The first time I made these mini lemon meringue tarts, my oldest was elbow-deep in sprinkles, my husband was asking (again) if they’d be “that lemony,” and the kitchen smelled like pure sunshine. There’s something so inviting about a batch of bite-sized tarts cooling on the counter—almost guarantees you’ll have a few disappear before the tray ever hits the table. These little beauties are the perfect citrus dessert, with a bright, zippy filling piled high with fluffy meringue, all tucked into a buttery, hand-held crust. They’re basically summer in a cup! Whether you’re planning a backyard get-together or just …

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Soju Yakult Cocktail

  Let’s chat about that Soju Yakult Cocktail I can’t stop making lately. (Trust me, it’s equal parts zippy and refreshing, and wildly easy.) I first fell in love with the whole soju-and-Yakult mix on a sticky summer night when, out of pure curiosity, I tried it at my favorite Korean spot here in town. You know how sometimes you just need something fizzy and a little nostalgic? This absolutely delivered. Since then, I’ve probably shared this recipe with half my neighbors and a couple old college friends — it’s the summer cocktail everyone wants a sip of, even my …

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Pistachio Cream Cookies

  You know those times when a single bite of something can launch you straight into “happy dance in the kitchen” territory? That’s exactly what happened the first time I made these pistachio cream cookies. I’d promised to bring dessert for a book club, and (bonus points for me) managed to whip these up using odds and ends from my pantry. There’s just something magical about the creaminess of pistachio, tucked into a soft, chewy cookie. My husband grabbed two the second he walked in the door—and threatened to “test for quality assurance” on the rest before dinner. Ha! Trust …

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Classic Southern Caramel Cake

Growing up in the South, I’ll tell you—there is simply nothing like a homemade caramel cake gracing the kitchen counter, especially when you know you put in the time (and just a little bit of love) to make it yourself. My granny used to say that every Southern woman should have a caramel cake recipe tucked in her recipe box, right behind her biscuit recipe and somewhere close to her best chocolate pie. If you’ve never had the sort of caramel icing that melts into a cloud when you slice your fork through a soft, tender cake layer—friend, you’re in …

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Baked Cream Cheese Chicken: A Creamy and Delicious Dinner Favorite

Some meals just feel like home, you know? This Baked Cream Cheese Chicken is one of those recipes that’s pure comfort — creamy, a little indulgent, but still light enough that you don’t need to change into sweatpants immediately after. What I love most about it is how easy it is. You’re not fussing around with a hundred steps or dirtying every bowl in the kitchen. You just stir a few things together, pour it over the chicken, and let the oven do the heavy lifting. And when it comes out all golden and bubbling? It’s the kind of dinner …

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Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes Recipe

You know, some ideas are just begging to happen. Like, how have we not mashed up two of America’s greatest comfort foods — the mighty Philly cheesesteak and the sloppy joe we all grew up with? Honestly, it’s almost rude it took this long. And listen, before the cheesesteak diehards come after me waving rolls and sharp provolone, let’s be clear: I’m not trying to replace the classic. I love a real Philly cheesesteak — but sometimes, life calls for something a little easier, a little scrappier, and maybe just a bit more, well, sloppy. That’s where these Philly Cheese …