Hi friends, happy Valentine's week 💗. No matter how you are spending the holiday, I think we can all agree that a nice little chocolate treat is just the thing we need. When I start testing recipes for Valentine's day (usually in January), I am still burnt out from all the heavy Christmas desserts. I am not quite in the mood for baking again, yet, I want to share a luscious, chocolate-y treat to celebrate the day of love. Because to me, chocolate = love! Anyone else? These no bake … [Read more...]
5 Minute Vegan Chocolate Frosting
You all have LOVED this vegan chocolate frosting recipe. It was originally published in 2017. It has been one of my most popular recipes on the blog. It's time to give this recipe the extra attention it deserves. I have updated the photos, and re-tested and re-written the recipe for a better user experience. Despite re-writing the text of the recipe the ingredients and recipe itself have stayed mostly the same. I have included a few tips I have learned. I have also answered some … [Read more...]
Three Christmas Cookies, From One Simple Dough
Who's ready for some cookies?!?! Three Christmas cookies!!! From one simple dough, to be exact!!! Since Holiday baking might look a little different this year due to Covid, I thought, why not make three different cookie flavors all in one fell swoop? That way you can still enjoy a variety of cookie flavors without having to make a bajillion different batches of cookies. My stomach, and my husband, were both happy with this idea. 😉 Here's how it works: You whip up the basic … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Chocolate (5 Ingredients)
Hi friends. Coming in HOT with the hot chocolate!!! 🤣 Man, 2020 has this been a doozy of a year. Hasn't it? I think this means that we all need a warm hug. And, that hug can come in the form of a mug of homemade hot chocolate. Besides, what better drink is there to be enjoyed during December? Silky smooth, chocolate-y, and rich and creamy, warm and comforting, this is just what the world needs right now. Top it with my homemade frozen whipped cream, or marshmallows, or keep … [Read more...]
How to Make Whipped Cream (+ How to Freeze)
Happy December, friends!! It's officially baking season. And with baked goods comes the need for some homemade whipped cream. Fluffy clouds of sweet vanilla-scented, creamy heaven, dolloped on top of any pie you love. Or, scooped on top of hot chocolate (recipe coming next week), or even on top of your coffee. Dip strawberries, or, pretty much any kind of fresh fruit, into whipped cream, and you've instantly got a delicious fruity treat. The possibilities are endless on how you … [Read more...]
Maple Pecan Pie Bars (Without Corn Syrup)
Wow. wow. WOW!!!! Gooey, crunchy, super delicious maple pecan pie bars are in the HOUSE!!!! Well, okay, they're really just here on the blog. But, they can be in your house, if you want them to be. All you have to do is make them!!! Seriously though, how can you not want to sink your teeth into one of those gooey pecan pie bars? Thanksgiving month is upon us. Ever since I made those pecan pie cookies last year - using a maple syrup filling, rather then the traditional corn … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cake with Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin cake, AKA pumpkin bars, are often shared at fall-time gatherings. I am always excited to see pumpkin cake topped with white cream cheese frosting and a little pumpkin candy at football parties, Halloween Parties, or other fall gatherings. I love anything pumpkin spiced. I would happily take a slice of cake and dig in. It was always good. Had that tender cake, laced with pumpkin and warming spices - topped with that rich cream cheese frosting, a real treat. However, I have always … [Read more...]
Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting
Hi friends. It's officially, officially baking season. For some people, baking season starts on September 1st. For me, it starts once it's cold enough out to wear cozy sweaters. Having the beautiful smell of something baking away in my kitchen makes everything even better. And what is some baking without having a good, reliable frosting recipe for you to spread onto a variety of baked goods? This yogurt cream cheese frosting is my new favorite recipe for a slightly lighter take … [Read more...]
Lemon Cheesecake Cookie Cups with Berries
Today is my birthday!!!! 🎉 I am 34 today. And feeling FABULOUS!!! Gah, I LOVE my birthday. Always have. The cool thing about my birthday is that I share it with several special people. My good friend, who I grew up with, shares my birthday. Except, she is one year older then me. Our parents are close friends, as well; and we are both only children. We shared some special moments celebrating our birthday together when we were kids. I also share my birthday with my Aunt. We have … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola (Dessert Granola)
Hi Friends, I hope you are doing well. There is so much going on in the world lately. I know that food doesn't solve anything besides hunger; but it can nourish us, bring us joy, give us a little comfort. Food can bring us together, even when we have to be apart, food can heal. I just want to say that while things in the world are happening, we always have a basic need to eat. That's why food unites us, even if we still need to social distance. I know it's not solving problems, but creating … [Read more...]
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