Hello Reader, What we all need today: what to do with leftovers, not only with dishes like glazed ham and panettone, but also ingredients we bought too much of, which is the situation in my kitchen every.single.holiday 🤷🏻♀️ I'm always left with a notorious amount of nuts, chocolate, and dried fruit, and they're all put to good use. Nuts, dried fruit and chocolate Mix and match leftover chocolate and nuts (dried fruit also works), and make clusters. A snacking cake to use up chips and nuts....
3 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Are snickerdoodle cookies part of your holiday tray? I make them year-round, and am always looking for new versions. Can you tell I'm a fan? If you're one too, and even if you're just hopping on the snickerdoodle train, here are 4 versions to try. These traditional snickerdoodle cookies are sweet and soft, with that slight tang that makes them unique. CLASSIC SNICKERDOODLES The simple swap of brown butter makes these cookies even more amazing than regular ones. You get the...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Some days call for a warm mug and five quiet minutes. If you’re standing in the kitchen wondering what to make that doesn’t involve turning on the oven for an hour, this one’s for you 🙌🏻 Three hot chocolates, easy, each worth making, and all meant to be enjoyed slowly. The marshmallow is optional, but strongly encouraged 😉 Baileys LiqueurOur newest grown-up drink to sip slowly all winter. Whipped CreamA classic that never fails. Top the cream with festive sprinkles, shaved...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Are you ready for the magic morning? ✨ Whether it's a small family breakfast or a more crowded brunch, Christmas doesn’t need to be impressive; it needs to feel right and welcoming, comforting, and forgiving if you’re still half asleep or juggling a crowded kitchen. This mix of breakfast and brunch recipes leans into old favorites, soft textures, and flavors that feel familiar. Let the festivities (and the baking) begin! The list includes savory bakes, pancakes, breads, muffins,...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I don't know about you, but Winter has a way of making me a little nostalgic and crave the desserts I grew up with, the ones that didn’t need trends or fancy garnishes to feel special. This week, it's all about recipes that get you through the cold: simple, reliable, comforting, and worth every spoonful. All the chocolate The most decadent and easy chocolate pudding cake! Chocolate cookies with a double dose of comfort. Because pecan pie is not just for the holiday table 😉...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I love how every country has its own signature way of saying, “It’s Christmas!” 🎄🍪🍫 The season tastes like so many things: sweet braided breads, citrusy cakes, spiced cookies, warm drinks, and everything in between. So I’m sharing a handful of traditional recipes with plenty of holiday spirit. Who knows, you might find a new favorite! What I make My favorite baking project: Italian panettone. A classic cookie that always makes an appearance. I make mulled wine but serve it cold!...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's already December, and many are focused on holiday baking and Christmas planning. But we still have to go about our regular days, so today I'm sharing non-holiday recipes to get you through the month. No matter where you are, here are my fav recipes to have handy in the coming weeks. My favorites A bowl of hearty soup for cold days. For those (me!) who eat ice cream year-round. Not your usual muffins 😉 Glazed lemon loaf to have with a cup of coffee or tea. My favorite carrot...
25 days ago • 1 min read
What went on in November Hello again Reader, The first big holiday came and went, and now it's the final stretch towards the magic one, Christmas! Are you planning, baking and freezing cookies, freaking out from the tasks ahead? All of the above? I hear you. Today, I'm sharing a roundup of this month. There are several new recipes and updated old ones, as well as what's being most saved to Pinterest and what the team and I baked, as usual. Whatever season it is where you are, let's recap what...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, A huge thank you to my readers who make this newsletter and my blog possible! ❤️ Hope you had a fantastic Thursday with loved ones and good food, of course. What we all need today: what to do with leftovers, not only dishes like turkey and cranberry sauce, but also ingredients we bought too much of and didn't use! I'm always left with a considerable amount of nuts, apples, and pumpkin puree, and they're all put to good use. Turkey, ham, chicken and bread Most (or all) of these...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read