Winter is prime soup season, and there really is nothing better than the smell of a delicious soup simmering away on the stove. I love how cozy and comforting it is. And while I have my tried and true soups in heavy rotation at this time of year, I also love experimenting with new and…
When January arrives and we return to our busy schedules, I am all about preparing meals that are quick, easy and require minimal effort. This is especially important when it comes to breakfast, as mornings in my house tend to be the busiest time. That is why I rely on recipes like this one for…
This recipe for Instant Pot Spanish Rice is just the thing to spice up your Taco Tuesdays or any easy meal! The Instant Pot is my latest kitchen crush. It gives me all the “set it and forget it” convenience that I get from the slow cooker, without having to prep 4-6 hours in advance….
Do you ever find yourself obsessing over a certain recipe, ingredient or type of cuisine? You’re constantly thinking about it, imagining yourself making — and more importantly — eating it? Your family groans at dinnertime, because you’re serving up that very same thing to them for the third time in less a week. Well, I…
Orange Champagne Cake is an elegant dessert with baked-in orange peel specks, a lemon curd filling, and champagne buttercream frosting. This cake has serious party potential. New Year’s parties, bridal showers, wedding showers, engagement parties — Orange Champagne Cake is perfect for any occasion that calls for an elegant and unforgettable dessert. It looks like…
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups feature an easy-to-make chocolate mousse, fresh raspberries, a small layer of brownie, and lots of gold dust! It’s no secret that I love to create beautiful desserts. Actually, not just beautiful desserts… gorgeous desserts. (If you’re unaware of my open secret, take a peek at my Pear Spice Cake with Salted Caramel or my…
Want to bake cookies, but don’t have a lot of time — or ingredients? Then this recipe for Gluten Free Lemon Star Cookies is for you. With only 6 ingredients, you can make 50 (!) cookies in less than 30 minutes. The festive star shape and edible gold finish adds a sophisticated touch that looks…
These Cordial Cherry Orange Truffles are a festive and decadent treat that is just perfect for holiday gifting! What’s not to love about delectable cherry cordials wrapped with chocolate orange brownie and then dipped in rich chocolate? And the best part? These truffles look complicated, but are actually quite simple to make. So easy in…
Pear Upside Down Cake puts a seasonal twist on a traditional favorite. Swapping pineapple for sweet and juicy pears delivers lots of festive flavor. Not to mention a stunning presentation that is perfect for your holiday table. This post has been sponsored by National Pear Month by USAPears, however all opinions are 100% my own. Whenever…
These Double Chocolate Biscotti are destined to become your new favorite holiday cookie. Festive and flavorful, they are ideal for cookie swaps, party dessert platters and for gifting to all those chocoholics in your life. I absolutely love giving homemade edible gifts at Christmastime, and biscotti really are perfect for gifting. Making them is quite…
