When I make baked goods like banana bread, zucchini bread, pumpkin bread, etc, I always have an internal debate with myself: is this bread or is it a cake? My boyfriend always says, “I’m gonna have a slice of cake,” and I grumble exasperatedly, “It’s not cake, it’s bread!” Is it bread, though? Or is …
When I think of dessert for Fourth of July, I groan with the dread of baking in a hot kitchen while I just want to relax outside in the sunshine with my fam. I’m also generally very partial to making desserts as simple as possible. That’s precisely why, when I saw this recipe for stracciatella …
It doesn’t happen often, but every once in awhile I really crave pudding. And not the little Jello-O pudding cups, but real, homemade vanilla pudding. When the craving hits, I need pudding and there’s nothing else that could fill that need. The best way to make homemade vanilla pudding is with real vanilla bean and …
I never thought I was really a fan of upside-down cakes, but since I’ve tried this version with the classic strawberry-rhubarb combo, you can consider me fully converted. This cake is so moist and fluffy, while the rhubarb gives it the perfect amount of tanginess. Although I do love most cakes, I’m not really a …
One of my latest and greatest food obsessions is dried cherries. They are. so. good. I just buy an entire container from Whole Foods and put them in my yogurt, sprinkle them on salads, or just eat a few plain when I’m having a sweet tooth. The only problem is that they’re a bit pricey, …
I’ve really never been the type of person to get frequent cravings, and when I do it’s usually something savory. Like pasta! But when I am craving something sugary, my sweet tooth is almost always calling for chocolate. Chocolate chip cookies are one of those tried and true desserts that, when homemade with a reliable …
Love was definitely in the air when I made these raspberry custard cups. Not only because it was Valentine’s Day, but also because I LOVE any dessert with fresh berries. These custard cups are like crème brulée meets vanilla pudding, but they’re super easy to make! Adding cream cheese to a basic vanilla custard gives …
One of my favorite things about the weekend is being able to roll out of bed and take my time making a delicious breakfast. I put on some tunes, start brewing some coffee, and get in the zone. It’s pure bliss. Speaking of bliss, these lemon ricotta pancakes are about as close to a perfect …