What went on in August

Hello again Reader,

Even though Labor Day is tomorrow (our fav recipe ideas hit your inbox yesterday!), and you might have that celebration in mind, I believe our monthly roundup is a must-read 😉

There are a lot of new recipes, some updates and what the team and I baked, as usual.

Whatever season it is where you are (Spring is definitely around the corner 🌸 in this part of the world), let's recap what went on this month.

Most popular

Our easy and memorable blackberry muffins!

One reader said: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This blackberry recipe is absolutely amazing! Wowzer, husband, teenager and little kid approved. Very moist.

Runners-up:

A simple steak recipe everyone should master!

This easy and scrumptious pear dessert.

New recipes

Spiced and incredibly good cornbread!

A berry twist on a margarita.

Old-fashioned sweet salad that is always in demand.

Quick and easy dump cake 🍓🍍

Dessert mash-up that's becoming popular fast.

Perfect salsa recipe for summer tomatoes.

A unique, sweeter take on a martini.

Classic apple dessert and the first one I ever learned.

Updated recipes

We regularly tweak and update old recipes with new images, tips, testing notes and readers' questions.

Brookies! A mix of brownies and cookies.

Gorgeous apple breakfast muffins.

A personal favorite dump cake.

An apple classic with a summer berry twist.

Glazed lemon cookies that never disappoint.

Most clicked on Pinterest

An end-of-summer classic quick bread!

One reader said: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I made this today and it's wonderful! Not too sweet, just the right moisture. Yummy.

Runner's up:

A truly decadent chocolate cake and my personal favorite!

This classic cheesecake requires no water bath and is fantastic!

What the team and I made

I made this baked cheesecake with a regular graham cracker crust and this cherry topping for a potluck. It was a hit!

Also made this classic chocolate icebox cake from Argentina for my nephew.

My VA made these lemon muffins and homemade empanada dough for a chicken filling I have not posted yet. It was part of our recipe testing.

Some of what September will bring

Several apple desserts will start making their way to the blog from now on. Fall is almost here! 🍂
More tiramisu recipes. One is a can't-stop-eating cheesecake recipe you'll 🧡
Some recipes with brown butter, which makes everything better IMO.
My favorite empanadas recipe and more! So keep an eye on your inbox. 🎉