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 …

Catching Up Over Sweet Syrup (Spoiler: There’s Coffee) Honestly, I didn’t think I’d ever become one of those people trying to copy Starbucks at home—until I did. I blame my cousin for introducing me to their sugar cookie latte during a winter shopping spree. One sip, and I was hooked (like, embarrassingly fast). So, I …

The Cozy Tale Behind My Tiramisu Latte Obsession Look, if you told me a few years ago that I’d be playing mad scientist with espresso, cocoa, and a dash of mascarpone just to capture the magic of tiramisu in a mug, I’d probably have laughed (or snorted coffee, which happens more than I care to …

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 …

Sit Back, Here’s Why I Love Making This If you’d asked me ten years ago what pie I’d bring to a family get-together, I wouldn’t have dreamt up Cacio e Pepe Pie. That was before I got wise to carb-on-carb happiness. The first time I made this, my aunt asked, “Is this… spaghetti inside a …

Let Me Tell You About My Valentine’s Day Pizza Tradition You know those recipes that accidentally turn into family legends? This Valentine’s Day Heart Pepperoni Pizza is one of those for me. It started as a last-minute idea when my son forgot to tell me he needed something pink for his class party—I know, it’s …

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 …

Let Me Tell You About These Heart Jam Cookies… Okay, so first things first—if you ever tried sneaking a nibble of those tins of cookies at your nan’s (you know, the ones that weirdly had, like, buttons and sewing kits inside after December?), then you’ll get the cozy vibe I’m aiming for with these Heart …

Let Me Tell You About This Cozy Dinner Alright, so you know those weeks where you just stare at the fridge like it’s going to magically cough up an answer to “What the heck is for dinner?” Yeah, that’s when I usually end up making these mini turkey meatloaves with roasted garlic cauliflower mash. My …