A galette is a wonderfully easy yet elegant looking dessert to serve when friends and family get together. It’s much easier to put together than most scratch-made pies and is very forgiving when adding your filling. I am a big fan of the rustic look of this Maple Apple Galette, the Fall flavors and the…
Holidays
Vietnamese Coffee Swiss Roll Cake
Swiss Roll cakes pop up all over the place during the holiday season. And it’s easy to see why! They make for beautiful centerpieces with their light and fluffy cake swirls and thick layers of sweet filling. And a slice of a Swiss Roll makes for a delicious bite after a big holiday meal. I…
Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
There’s no better way to end a big Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal than with the perfect bite of dessert. These no-bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles are the ideal dessert to wrap up your holiday dinner. They’re super easy to prepare, they require no baking, and they have just a tad bit of holiday-flavored liqueur to help…
Halloween Spider Cupcakes
Halloween kicks off my most favorite time of year! And this is because it’s filled with food. And dessert. Loads of it! To kick off this glorious holiday season, I’ve baked up these Halloween Spider Cupcakes to share with you. Yes, you! You will love them, I promise. They’re chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate ganache…
Halloween Cakesicles
I’m all about celebrating Halloween with an equal amount of spooky goodies and fun whimsical treats. These Halloween Cakesicles are super fun to put together and will bring a good amount of whimsy to any Halloween celebration. Break out the Halloween sprinkles and candy googly eyes to add loads of character to these cake pops.
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
I’m all for celebrating each and every holiday with its own baked treats. And Halloween, with candy galore, is no exception. Why should it not deserve its own baked treat even though the day is already filled with so much sugar? These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are the perfect compliment to your Halloween party dessert tray….
Salted Honey Pie
It’s just about time for pie season and I’m rejoicing! So many different and wonderful flavors of pie to choose from. And, I’m adding a new pie flavor to the mix this year for the holidays. It comes in the form of Salted Honey Pie. Can you think of anything better sounding than Salted Honey…
Honey Corn Muffins
Corn muffins with a touch of honey. Doesn’t that just sound like pure heaven? These muffins are filled with so much comforting flavor. And they’re just perfect as a complement to your bowl of chili this winter, as a side dish at your Thanksgiving table, or for breakfast with a generous drizzle of honey or…
White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
Peppermint + creamy white chocolate = ice cream heaven! These two flavors combine to create a divinely refreshing, smooth frozen treat perfect for the winter holidays. And, equally as perfect for a hot summer’s night!
Bakery-Style Iced Easter Cookies
A favorite cookie in my house is the New York-style black and white cookie. My kids love the soft texture and large size of these classic bakery cookies. And, of course, they love the icing! So, I decided to make a version of that classic and Easter-ify it for the holiday by adding some fun…
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