Desserts and Sweets

These buttery and lightly sweet Viennese Whirls are dipped in dark chocolate for a cookie that’s simple yet delicious and elegant. I’ve shared classic Viennese Whirls before, the kind that …

These delicious flourless chocolate cookies are chewy and gooey on the inside and crispy on the outside. They get bonus points for being gluten and dairy free, with the white …

Cardamom Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies are a soft sugar cookies with added flavor from cardamom and a vanilla bean for an elevated classic. While last week was all about peppermint …

A chocolate sponge topped with two layers of rich, minty mousse and peppermint bark make for an impressive, festive dessert in this Peppermint Mousse Cake. It’s the last day of …

A classic chocolate Swiss roll gets a fresh, peppermint upgrade in this Mint Chocolate Chip Cake roll, with a fresh minty filling and rich chocolate glaze. This post is sponsored …

Apples get a tart, pretty companion in the Apple Cranberry Pie. A hint of orange and spices give this pie a perfect blend of unique and traditional flavors Ok, I’m …

This Chai Kettle Corn is a little spicy and sweet, with just a hint of salt for balance. It’s a perfect fall snack in every way. I think of popcorn …

A rich, fudgy icing that can be piped or used to frost a cake, this Chocolate Fudge Frosting recipe is a great alternative to buttercream. It’s also a simple, no …

You’re going to think I’m crazy, but this Triple Chocolate Mousse Tart came to me in a dream. It was a very vivid, specific sort of dream, the kind where …

These apple pie bars feature a shortbread crust topped with soft, cinnamon apples, and a crumbly, sweet topping. All the flavors of a Dutch apple pie without having to make a pie crust!

Tender, fluffy white cupcakes are topped with a flavorful brown butter frosting, then any fruit of your choice.

Summer’s abundant blueberries are showcased and complimented by almond cream filling in these rustic, elegant little pies.

Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream pairs creamy vanilla ice cream with fresh blueberry syrup swirled in makes for a perfect summer treat for your summer parties. How do you celebrate the …

A tender, flavorful breakfast cake studded with raspberries and topped with a sweet crumb topping.

These tender, melt-in-your-mouth Glazed Yeast Donuts can be enjoyed on their own or with a million different fillings, glazes, or toppings. Donuts may seem like a strange recipe to master, …

This peach and cherry pie is a delicious, juicy celebration of summer’s delicious stone fruits, perfect for sharing with friends. Quick poll!  What’s your favorite summer fruit? My answer is …

A rich, decadent chocolate cake that will make you not even miss the flour!  Gluten free, with a dairy free option, means that this flourless cake can be enjoyed by even those who have food allergies & sensitivities.

These Raspberry Lemon Macarons are sweet and tangy, a perfect contrast of colors and flavors. Here is a true, yet humbling, statement: sometimes, my macarons BOMB.  As in, gooey cookies …

If you’re looking for a simple recipe for glazed sourdough donuts that uses up some of your starter, look no further! Made without commercial yeast, these doughnuts come together quickly …

These buttery, lightly sweet cookies are a classic based on Mary Berry’s recipe. Sandwich them with buttercream and any jam of your choice. I have a very important question.  You …

When I was growing up, my mom’s best friend made English Toffee every Christmas.  It was one of the best parts of Christmas during those years when somehow, eating essentially …

This Apple Bread Wreath is a perfect way to celebrate fall! Beautiful and delicious, it’s an incredibly tender bread with a spiced apple filling. A few weeks ago found me …