This vibrant and colorful Day of the Dead Layer Cake is the perfect centerpiece for Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Dia de los Muertos, (Spanish for day of the dead), is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico that centers around family and friends gathering to remember loved ones who have died. The celebration includes building altars…
Holiday Baking
Pavlova with Pomegranate Pears + Video
Pavlova with Pomegranate Pears is the perfect fall and winter dessert! A striking presentation that is a true feast for the eyes, this delectable dish is also full of amazing flavors. This post has been sponsored by Happy Egg Co. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Pomegranate poached pears are one of the things…
Graveyard Pudding Cups
These Graveyard Pudding Cups are a spooktacular Halloween treat that are as fun to make as they are to eat! October is in full swing, and that means my house is officially Halloween central! Decorations are up, spooky music is playing, and we are busy making all sorts of festive treats. And one of my…
Candy Corn Cookies
This post has been sponsored by Brach’s. All thoughts and opinions are on my own. Whether you are making a fall/Halloween treat or simply trying to use up excess candy, these Candy Corn Cookies are perfect! They are loaded with Brach’s Candy Corn and white chocolate chips, making them not only a festive treat but…
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Cheesecake, apple crisp, oatmeal cookies….as the song goes, these are a few of my favorite things. If you’re like me and find it a bit of a challenge to pick a single sweet treat to make, I have some good news: these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine all those delectable flavors into one truly amazing…
Apple Caramel Recipe
Thank you Karo® Syrup for sponsoring this post. Celebrate sweet moments together with Karo®! This Apple Caramel Recipe will quickly become your favorite fall recipe. With a thin layer of buttery spiced shortbread and a layer of deep apple caramel, these candies are delicious! While summer berries are a glorious treat, fall provides quite…
Red White and Blue Cake Pops
These patriotic Red White and Blue Cake Pops are sure to be a hit at your 4th of July celebration! Kids and adults alike will love how snackable and portable these sweet treats are. Just the thing for serving up at all your summer parties and backyard barbecues. What Are Cake Pops? Cake…
Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars
These Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars are bursting with delicious blueberry goodness. The perfect sweet fruit treat for spring and summer! Here in the U.S. we are fortunate enough to enjoy a blueberry harvest season that runs from April through September. Plus we have a long rich history of incorporating these fresh, sweet blueberries into all…
Chocolate Easter Cake
Showstopping Chocolate Easter Cake is the perfect centerpiece for your Easter table! April is when we truly get to welcome in the spring. The grass is growing, flowers are blooming and birds are chirping. And with Easter Sunday as the official holiday of spring, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season…
Guinness Cheddar Risotto
Looking for a unique dish to serve at your upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebration? Then this recipe for Guinness Cheddar Risotto is for you! Rich and creamy risotto gets a huge boost of flavor with the addition of rich and nutty Irish cheddar. And the malty and roasty characters of everyone’s favorite Irish beer, Guinness,…
Heart Brownie Cake
To me, nothing says Valentine’s Day like hearts, chocolate and roses. And that is exactly why I am planning to celebrate this special day with this stunning Heart Brownie Cake. Rich, decadent and chocolately, this heart-shaped brownie cake is topped with a beautiful rose-inspired cream cheese frosting. And while piping the rose pattern may seem…
Valentine’s Day on a Budget
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #dothe99 #99obsessed #CollectiveBias I love Valentine’s Day. What’s better than an entire day dedicated to love? And since I love any excuse to host a party, this year I am planning a Valentine’s Day party to celebrate all…
Orange Champagne Cake- An Elegant Party Cake
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- A Decadent Dessert
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…
Gluten Free Lemon Star Cookies
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…
Cordial Cherry Orange Truffles
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
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…
Double Chocolate Biscotti
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…
Eggnog Crumb Cake
This Eggnog Crumb Cake is super moist, delicious and full of festive seasonal flavors. This post has been sponsored by Krusteaz, however all opinions are 100% my own. I am so excited about this new Krusteaz Gluten Free Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake mix. Since it is made with whole grain sorghum and millet flours, I…
Copycat Swig Sugar Cookies
I have a year-round passion for cookie baking. But when December 1st rolls around, cookie baking really kicks into high gear in my kitchen. Christmas is pretty much synonymous with cookies in our family, and we will happily bake our way through the entire holiday season. While we dedicate much of our baking time to…