Hey Friend, Let’s Talk Brownies (But Not the Fancy Kind) Alright, I have to tell you—this brownie recipe is my rescue remedy, the midweek “been a long day, need some chocolate” fix. I remember one wild Tuesday, flour on my elbows and a toddler trying to lick the bowl (don’t ask), these brownies came through …
This Cake Means Something to Me (And My Family!) I don’t know about you, but something about the smell of a classic sour cream pound cake just takes me right back to my grandma’s narrow kitchen. It’s the sort of cake you make when you want everyone to drop what they’re doing and wander in …
The Story Behind My Lemon Shortbread Obsession Alright, so I’ll admit it—slice and bake lemon shortbread cookies are totally my weakness. There was this one summer, ages ago, when I baked a batch for my sister’s birthday (not the main event, just the treats for after), and honestly, I think people talked more about the …
Catching Up Over Sour Cream Coffee Cake Muffins So, you know those days where you open your pantry and it just speaks to you? Happened to me last Sunday while dodging some laundry (classic). For some reason, instead of folding socks, I started thinking about my grandma’s crumb-topped coffee cake. But then I thought, why …
The Story Behind This Carrot Cake Frosting (Minus the Cream Cheese) Have you ever found yourself halfway through a carrot cake recipe and, whoops, you realize there’s not a scrap of cream cheese lurking in your fridge? Friends, that happened to me last Easter—Aunt Shirley looked at my empty bowl, then at me, and said, …
So, do you want to make churros at home? (I always say yes) I still remember the first time I tried making vegan churros. I was missing those warm, sugary sticks form the street fairs in my home town. (Honestly, I used to save up change just for churros—big spender, I know!) When I finally …
Kicking Off: Churros in My Air Fryer (Who Knew?) So, here’s the thing. Churros always seemed like one of those treats you only get at the summer fair, or if you’re really feeling wild, at some bustling food stall on vacation. But last year, my cousin Jamie convinced me to try making them at home—the …
If you’ve never eaten a ridiculously fluffy cinnamon roll that pulls apart in golden, buttery shreds, well—today’s your day. Brioche cinnamon rolls made with the tangzhong method were basically my gateway to bread nerdiness and I haven’t looked back since. The first time I made these, my kitchen ended up looking like a flour bomb …
If you ever wanted a dessert that looks fancy but is ridiculously forgiving… Okay, so here’s the story: I was elbow-deep in flour one rainy Saturday trying to impress my cousin who’s basically a Bake Off fanatic. And what do you know? I come up with these Puff Pastry Berry Hearts—mainly because it’s what I …
Let’s Talk About Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies (& My Weird Traditions) So, I’ll be honest: I started making Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies way before I should’ve been trusted with powdered sugar in the kitchen. My friend Zach and I—middle school legends, at least in our own minds—once dumped half a bag of Chex on the …