Have you ever seen the movie Michael with John Travolta? There’s a scene in which Andie MacDowell sings about pie, and every time I make this crust that song pops into my head. Whether you’re making a savory or sweet pie, choosing the right crust recipe can seem…
One of the only recipes that’s ever intimidated me, French Macarons seemed to be a confection made only by trained pastry chefs. I stepped out of my comfort zone, and, whew, I’m sure happy I did because…
Sorbet makes my heart happy because I’m able to indulge in a frozen concoction similar to ice cream without the horror of dairy-induced breakouts or inflammation.
Refrigerator and freezer pies + tarts are an absolute must during summer months, and Key Lime Pie, or key lime ANYTHING for that matter, has its own yellow brick…
Snickerdoodles qualify as a comfort food in my book, and these cookies are a huge hit lovers of sweets. Browned butter adds a fantastic element of flavor to ordinary…
An apple a day, right? How about a Deep Dish Apple Pie full of tender apples dripping with cinnamon, sugar, butter, and enrobed in the flakiest, most delectable homemade…
A seasoned cast iron skillet is my favorite kitchen essential, and Iron Skillet Brownies with a fat scoop of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream gives chocolate lovers one more reason…
Homemade Chocolate Sauce is ten times better than the classic chocolate sauce you can purchase, and boy is it easy to make. Drizzle it over ice cream, enhance your…
Used as a sinfully sweet topping, Sticky Bourbon Sauce served over ice cream, puddings and custards, or sticky buns completes my trifecta of sweet favorites; the other two being…
Homemade caramel sauce may sound intimidating to make but it’s actually super easy and convenient. One Halloween, I made Caramel Apples by melting caramel candy—huge mistake…
No childhood, or adulthood for that matter, is complete without Homemade Donuts on the weekend. I realize donut shops are a dime a dozen these days, and while I’m all about supporting local businesses, I got a kick out of…
Classic Glaze is in a class of its own in my book. This recipe is perfect for my Homemade Donuts, and I flavor it with strawberry puree, lemon zest, orange zest, bourbon, maple syrup or lavender flowers.
Chocolate cake makes my heart sing. I refuse to use store-bought frosting, ever, so trust me when I tell you that your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies will taste twice as good with homemade Chocolate Buttercream Frosting—not to mention the…
When I was young, I referred to Meringue as ‘the foam on top of a pie.’ Later in life, after tasting a richer version of said ‘foam,’ I realized it's nothing short of fluffy, sugary…
Hands down, Almond Buttercream Frosting is my guilty pleasure. I admittedly make a batch and eat it by the spoon. Buttercream frosting should be creamy, hold its shape, and forms…
If someone told me I could only take one type of dessert with me to a desert island (because they might), that dessert would be Chocolate Chip Cookies; warm, soft, delicately…
