Mini Cassata Siciliana Cakes
The classic Italian cake Cassata Siciliana shines as a traditional favorite at Easter. This version uses a muffin pan to create individual servings. I’m squeezing in one more Easter recipe before the...
View ArticleHow to Make a Pretty Dessert Board
This dessert “charcuterie” board trades meats and cheeses for sweet treats, and it’s easier to put together than you might think! I recently created an article for Food Network about one of my new...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
Nothing beats the dynamic duo of chocolate and peanut butter! These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies are an easy weeknight dessert or lunchbox treat. If you’re looking for comfort on a plate –...
View ArticleCabbage Cake
Freshly picked from my kitchen to yours, this “Cabbage” is made of butter cake layers filled with toffee-speckled buttercream. The trompe l’oeil exterior is molded using real cabbage leaves! Baking has...
View ArticleButter Pecan Praline Cake
Here’s a cake as southern as the Kentucky Derby itself! Butter Pecan Praline Cake is the perfect sweet treat to make for Derby Day, but it’s a favorite for all occasions. This cake is so…
View ArticleToile Print Lemon-Lavender Shortbread
Serve these lemon-lavender shortbread cookies as an elegant tea time treat. Toile print wafer decors turn them into edible works of art. Guess who appreciates a pretty toile print on just about...
View ArticleEasy No-Bake Mimosa Pies in Glasses
Serve up some brunch time fun with these Easy No-Bake Mimosa Pies in pretty glasses. A cup of chilled champagne is stirred right into the zesty orange pie filling. I’ve had brunch on my mind…
View ArticleCheesecake Factory Copycat Celebration Cheesecake
Perfect for any party, the Celebration Cheesecake is a star on The Cheesecake Factory’s dessert menu. Now you can make this copycat version at home! Get your sprinkles ready! This copycat dessert was...
View ArticleAperol Creamsicle Ice Pops
These ice pops are made with Aperol, the intensely orange Italian liqueur that packs a bittersweet punch. A touch of vanilla syrup transforms the intensity with a creamy note reminiscent of an orange...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Southern Brunch Board
Homemade pimiento cheese, grits waffles with peach-bourbon syrup, and buttermilk biscuits are just a few offerings on this bountiful southern style brunch board. Holy smokes, will you look at that?! I...
View ArticleTiramisu Semifreddo
Tiramisu Semifreddo is a mashup of two classic Italian desserts in frozen form. Frozen espresso mousse is surrounded by soft lady fingers and topped with sweet mascarpone cream. I’ve decided that this...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Cookie Banana Pudding
An old-fashioned favorite gets a new twist! Peanut Butter Cookie Banana Pudding swaps vanilla wafers for peanut butter sandwich cookies. There’s a sense of normalcy easing its way back into our lives....
View ArticlePink Pineapple Pie
Pink Pineapple Pie has a hint of berry flavor thanks to a little strawberry puree mixed into the batter. Colorful sprinkles baked right into the graham cracker crust add an extra ounce of fun! It’s…
View ArticleGiant Hostess Cupcake Cake
What’s better than a Hostess Cupcake? A super-sized one! This Giant Hostess Cupcake Cake is three chocolate layers with a cream-filled center and rich ganache frosting. Nostalgic childhood treats prove...
View ArticleCherry Limeade Layer Cake
Celebrate summer with this sweet and tangy Cherry Limeade Layer Cake, inspired by the iconic fizzy beverage from Sonic Drive-In. Cherry limeades are nostalgic for me. I’ve loved them for ages – since...
View ArticlePepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread
This cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread is a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Use ready-made pizza dough from the grocery store and you’ll have this on the table in a snap! I’m squeezing in a savory bake this…
View ArticleCoconut Butterfly Pea Flower Boba Tea
Ice cold, brimming with coconut flavor and eye-popping color, this Coconut Butterfly Pea Flower Boba Tea is summer’s best refresher! I’ve been so eager to try butterfly pea flower tea for months now,...
View ArticleItalian Cream Cake
Italian Cream Cake is a classic! Three soft cake layers are loaded with pecans and coconut. Rich cream cheese frosting is the true hallmark of this cake. This is my family’s recipe for Italian Cream…
View ArticleRed White and Blue Firecracker Cake
Celebrate Independence Day with this colorful Red, White, and Blue Firecracker Cake. It’s patriotic inside and out! Summer is in full swing, and July Fourth is just around the corner. I’m always...
View ArticleCold Strawberry Soufflé
Cold Strawberry Soufflé gets its lift and airy texture from beaten egg whites and whipped cream. Make it ahead for a chilly summer treat or an elegant dinner party dessert. If the word soufflé brings…
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