It's cookie season! As if you didn't know that already. But, since I very strongly believe there can never be too many cookie recipes (or brownies), I'm sharing our reader favorites ⭐️ Our most requested cookies A minty twist on a classic cookie. One of the most traditional cookies I make every year ✨ A must-bake cookie from my homeland. These cookies spike every holiday, though I make them year-round. Soft and glazed lemon cookies. Gorgeous cinnamon pumpkin cookies 🧡 It's not the holidays...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's a new month, and new recipe inspiration is in order! It's already November, and it's all about holiday baking and Thanksgiving planning. A few blinks and we're at the end of this year's rope. Holiday emails will be trickling into your inbox until then. So today I'm sharing non-holiday recipes. No matter where you are, here are my fav recipes to have handy as this month progresses. Gorgeous risotto! A different morning chia pudding. Crumbly fruit bars. An old-fashioned cake...
4 days ago • 1 min read
What went on in October Hello again Reader, October came and went, with Halloween treats and all the fun that only happens during this favorite holiday. And now we're on the final stretch with Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner! Are you planning, baking and freezing cookies, freaking out from the tasks ahead? All of the above? I hear you. I posted several new recipes and made some updates to old ones that will come in handy. Also, what's being saved to Pinterest and what the team...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, There’s something wonderfully old-fashioned about a can of condensed milk. I know I can't help but make any recipe that calls for it! It’s creamy, endlessly versatile, and a key ingredient in some of my most popular vintage recipes. These recipes prove that condensed milk deserves a permanent spot in your pantry. I hope you love them as much as I do ❤️ My top picks Chocolate Sheet CakeAn old-fashioned recipe with great chocolate flavor. The top layer is crackly on the outside...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Every year, I tell myself I’ve baked enough pumpkin snacks and desserts… and every year, I find another one worth turning the oven on for. Here are a dozen recipes that truly steal the show: cozy, fragrant, and full of that unmistakable fall flavor 🧡 My top picks Coffee cake Di, a reader, wrote, "This is the perfect fall treat that I will make again and again! Thank you for such a great recipe!" Go to recipe Snickerdoodles These pumpkin cookies are soft, chewy, slightly tangy,...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, If rolling out pie dough isn’t your thing (and frankly, I can't blame you), the graham cracker crust has you covered. It’s the lazy baker’s secret weapon: quick, reliable, and always delicious. These recipes prove how versatile it is, from chilled creamy pies to baked custard favorites, all starting with that familiar buttery crumb base. Pies with graham cracker crust GET THE PIE RECIPES Let me know if you make any recipes from the blog. I'd love to hear about your experience!...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If rolling out pie dough isn’t your thing (and frankly, I can't blame you), the graham cracker crust has you covered. It’s the lazy baker’s secret weapon: quick, reliable, and always delicious. These recipes prove how versatile it is, from chilled creamy pies to baked custard favorites, all starting with that familiar buttery crumb base. Pies with graham cracker crust GET THE PIE RECIPES Let me know if you make any recipes from the blog. I'd love to hear about your experience!...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I love Halloween because it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and neither do these recipes. Whether you’re baking for a party, a classroom, or just yourself, these treats are guaranteed to vanish faster than candy corn. This week’s treats are my favorite kind of Halloween magic: the edible kind. Let's bake up some spooky fun! Mummy Blondies Chewy, spiced, and rich with brown sugar flavor. These bandaged bars are a showstopper. GET THE RECIPE Red Jello Shots They can easily be...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, In case you missed them, check out our latest recipes. Hope you're inspired to try something new 🎉 Latest & greatest Apple pie filling or toppingThis easy stovetop filling recipe is ready in about 20 minutes and doubles as a cozy apple topping for breakfast or dessert. Wassail apple punchThis traditional drink is brewed with apple cider, orange juice, black tea, and brandy; it's aromatic, spiced, and slightly boozy. Chocolate Brownie Pudding CakePrepare to be amazed by this...
22 days ago • 1 min read