Life is as sweet as we bake it!
Yes, technically turkey is the star of Thanksgiving, but honestly, I'm here for the desserts! I think there are two quintessential Thanksgiving desserts, at least in my house, which would be Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie! My grandma has a super special Pumpkin Pie recipe that will be coming later! Today, I'm here to talk… Continue reading Warm Gooey Pecan Pie
The story of how this recipe came to be is a pretty fun one! My mom and grandma love to look at magazines, especially food and home magazines! One day, when my uncle was visiting my grandma, he saw this recipe featured in the magazine. He sent me a text showing me the deliciousness of… Continue reading Cornmeal Crepes with Blackberry sauce
When you think of Angel Food cake, what do you think of? Light, airy perfection? Summer BBQs? Topped with fruit and whipped cream? All very delicious and all quintessential summer. This spin on Angel Food cake is the perfect way to take a beloved summer classic and bring it indoors by the fire for a… Continue reading Pumpkin Angel Food Cake
The day after Halloween, baskets are still full of candy. What to do with the leftover candy? I know, I know, leftover candy seems like an oxymoron. But, it happens! You get tired of grabbing the same old piece of chocolate caramel candy. Do you throw it all away? No way! I grabbed a large… Continue reading Monster Mash Cookies
Another Halloween dessert idea! Because why have one dessert when you can have two desserts?! Am I right?!? I'm not trying to say that I pick favorites or anything, but this Halloween dessert might be better than the first! But this one is chocolate! Chocolate is always going to win in my eyes! This ooey-gooey,… Continue reading Molten Chocolate Cauldrons
I think there are two types of people in this world: those who like candy corn and those who don't. I definitely do not like candy corn! I have tried, painstakingly, through the years to like candy corn and I just can't do it! It's funny because my sister and I can't stand the tricolored… Continue reading Colorful Candy Corn Cupcakes
I have a very important, very serious question to ask... Would you rather enjoy a brownie or a cookie?! To me, this answer is impossible, it's like saying would you rather be able to breathe in or out?! My life doesn't operate in either/or situations!! This has to be one of my favorite cookie recipes… Continue reading Chewy, Chocolatey Brownie Cookies
I can't think of a more iconic fall dish than pumpkin bread! The beautiful burnt orange color with a delicious soft inside... I mean, my mouth is watering just thinking about it! Honestly, I enjoy any type of bread, pumpkin or banana, but pumpkin is definitely my favorite. I don't know if it's because I… Continue reading Butter Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Bread
For the record, I'm sipping on one of these delicious floats as I write this. When I think of a Rootbeer Float, I am instantly transported to some super cute, retro diner. I've never actually been to one, but in my head, I'm picturing sitting on a red leather barstool with checkerboard tiles and every… Continue reading Bubbly, Spicy Hard Cider Float with Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream
When fall hits, I am all about pumpkin! Pumpkin scones, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup! Just kidding about the last one... maybe. I love how hearty and warm pumpkin is, especially with all those wonderful spices like nutmeg, clove, and ginger that really just make pumpkin sing! But there's really only like two, maybe… Continue reading Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
