Layers of moist vanilla cake with cherry pie filling, a crisp oat crumble, and the best vanilla bean buttercream come together to make this Cherry Crisp Cake! When summer fruit season is here, I find myself craving cherry desserts nonstop! Some of our other popular recipes using this wonderful ruby red fruit are my Homemade Cherry Pie , Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream , and Black Forest Cake ! Happy birthday to this here little blog of mine!...

This traditional Almond Biscotti recipe gets star treatment with a coating of dark chocolate and extra chopped, toasted almonds for a dunkable, giftable treat. They are a twice-baked classic Italian cookie that is scrumptiously crunchy, nutty, and perfect with a cup of hot chocolate! If you agree that chocolate and almonds are just about the best thing ever, you will also want to check out our Chocolate Marshmallow Almond Rocky Road Cookies and Burnt Almond Fudge Ice Cream !...

This recipe makes the most delicious buttery, flaky Rugelach filled with cinnamon, walnuts, and raisins! Rugelach is such a unique, fun treat to make and share during the holidays and is perfect for a cookie exchange! I’ve been meaning to make rugelach for years and I’m so glad I finally did! A couple years ago we were at a farmer’s market just outside of Joshua Tree National Park where there was a booth selling a bunch of rugelach varieties like apricot, cinnamon raisin walnut, chocolate, and raspberry....

Deviled Egg Potato Salad is a mashup of two of my favorite summer foods that I like to see at any BBQ, picnic, or potluck gathering. It’s a riff on two classics that go so well together that I figured I might as well just give in and make them at the same time! Deviled Egg Potato Salad Like any good potato salad, this cool, creamy deviled egg potato salad goes great with anything grilled or smoked, whether it’s hamburgers , ribs , brisket , pulled pork , hot dogs, barbecue chicken , or whatever else you can think of....

This easy and delicious Fruit Salad with Marshmallows and Whipped Cream is one of our favorite appetizers or side dishes to serve with dinner. Okay, it’s pretty much a dessert, but since it’s called a salad we eat it with dinner and don’t feel a bit bad about it! Our youngest daughter, Rose, turned 5 in January. I asked her if she wanted to take something special to preschool to celebrate her birthday and offered to make her favorite chocolate cupcakes....

These moist Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting are made from scratch and are the perfect handheld non-cookie treat for your holiday party this year! Made with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and other spices, these cupcakes taste just like Christmas. We love all things gingerbread! Some of our other gingerbread recipes are How to Make a Gingerbread House , Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies , and Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies !...

Grandma Nash’s Best Butter Almond English Toffee recipe is one to be handed down through generations. The crunchy, buttery toffee and toasted almonds with a thick layer of chocolate makes this one of our favorite candies and a Christmas tradition that we love to share with friends & neighbors! How to Make English Toffee Troubleshooting this English Toffee Recipe Tips for the Best English Toffee Recipe in the World Grandma Nash’s Best Butter Almond English Toffee Recipe More Homemade Candy Recipes that make Great Edible Gifts For the past few years, I have made 8 or more batches of this fabulous butter almond English toffee to go on plates of goodies (along with this Rocky Road Fudge ) that we take around to friends and neighbors in our area, along with Christmas cards....

This delicious New Mexico Carne Adovada (aka “red chile pork”) is made with chunks of tender pork in a homemade dried chile sauce that uses a combination of ancho, pasilla, chipotle, and guajillo peppers for a flavor-packed meal that will knock your socks off! Enjoy it all on it’s own, over rice, or wrapped up in fresh tortillas with your favorite fixings. Try my authentic Carne Asada , Baja Fish Tacos , Chorizo con Papas , and these Pork Carnitas for more amazing Mexican flavors!...

This no knead whole wheat bread recipe is the easiest way to get a crusty, bakery-style loaf at home – no kneading, no fancy tools, no stress. Just stir, rise, and bake in a blazing hot Dutch oven for a wholesome, golden loaf that’s soft at the center and finished with a deep, crackly crust that delivers on every bite. Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make No Knead Bread with Whole Wheat Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success Substitutions and Variations More Homemade Bread Recipes to Try Next No Knead Whole Wheat Bread Recipe This no knead whole wheat bread is the kind of low-effort recipe that feels like magic every time....

This tall, luscious Peach Cobbler Cheesecake is bursting with fresh peach flavor from summer’s sweetest fruit. A buttery graham cracker crust and creamy cheesecake filling are the perfect complement to roasted peaches and a crunchy crumble topping. This has been the summer of peach desserts for me and I’m not done yet! Along with my Fresh Peach Galette , Peach Cobbler Pound Cake , Peach Crumb Bars , and creamy Fresh Peach Dessert , I decided I had to add just one more peach cobbler-inspired treat....

This classic Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread is a delightful, pull-apart treat that’s perfect for holiday mornings or special occasions! It’s a homemade version baked with a buttery cinnamon brown sugar coating, creating an irresistible golden brown, caramelized crust! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Homemade Monkey Bread Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Monkey Bread Substitutions and Variations Pull-Apart Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe Recipe More Sweet Bread Recipes You’ll Love I don’t know a soul who can resist pulling off a chunk of gooey, sweet monkey bread....

This easy Smothered Pork Chops recipe is a Southern classic and true soul food that always satisfies. The velvety, savory gravy and tender, juicy pork chops go so well together and are as perfect for weeknight cooking as they are for Sunday supper. Southern Smothered Pork Chops I was talking with a friend about these pork chops the other day and she mentioned that they don’t eat pork chops very often....

Strawberry Bruschetta is the perfect summer appetizer that’s quick, simple, and packed with fresh flavors! With juicy strawberries, creamy ricotta, and a hint of basil, it’s an easy way to make the most of strawberry season. Whether for dinner parties or last-minute gatherings, this recipe brings a fresh twist to classic bruschetta, making it one of your new favorite finger foods! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Strawberry Bruschetta Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with Strawberry Bruschetta Substitutions and Variations Sweet Strawberry Recipes You’ll Adore Strawberry Bruschetta Recipe Bruschetta’s journey began in ancient Rome, where a simple slice of bread soaked in olive oil became something magical....

This easy Thai Chicken Pizza recipe is the perfect opportunity to add a delicious and unique twist to your weekly pizza night! With its flavorful blend of spicy peanut sauce, tender chicken, and fresh veggies, this dish is sure to become one of your favorite meals! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Chicken Thai Pizza Recipe Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve With Thai Chicken Pizza Substitutions and Variations More Delicious Pizza Recipes You’ll Love Thai Chicken Pizza Recipe This Thai Chicken Pizza combines the flavors of Thai cuisine with the comfort of a classic pizza....

Home to some of the most iconic sites in the world, Rio de Janeiro is at the top of many travel bucket lists for good reason. We took our kids and loved it for the food, the culture, the adventure, and so much more! We took our kids (ages 10 & 13 at the time) to Rio de Janeiro and absolutely fell in love with this vibrant, colorful city that is full of art and music and culture....

These Apple Pie Macarons are a wonderful Fall twist on the classic French cookie favorite with detailed step-by-step photos to show you how they are made. A traditional vanilla macaron cookie shell is filled with vanilla buttercream and a dollop of apple pie filling, making this the perfect treat for the season! Macarons are a favorite dessert at our house and we love experimenting with new fillings and flavors! If you are looking for more delicious options be sure to try our Pistachio Macarons , Peppermint Macarons , or Chocolate Macarons !...

Big, Soft Baked Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are a cookie lover’s dream! Classic soft peanut butter cookies combine with chocolate candies in a perfect, jumbo sized cookie that stays super soft with a candy crunch in every bite! One of my favorite back-to-school tradition is to have milk & cookies ready and waiting when my kids walk in the door at the end of their first day. Particularly these big, soft baked peanut butter M&M cookies that are an all-time favorite....

This post was created as in partnership with Imperial Sugar. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Indulge in the perfect combination of creamy fudge and nostalgic cookie dough flavors with this easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge. Made with simple ingredients like white chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, this sweet treat is rich, irresistible, and a great idea for cookie dough lovers everywhere!...

This Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake is creamy, easy, and loaded with swirls of brown sugar and cinnamon filling in a smooth cheesecake base with a Biscoff cookie crust. It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser! What You’ll Need How to Make a Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake How to Make an Easy Cheesecake Water Bath Freezing Cheesecake Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success How to Store Cheesecake More Cheesecake Recipes Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Recipe The only thing I might love better than a batch of homemade cinnamon rolls is another treat that highlights the warm, spicy flavor of cinnamon....

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are a chocolatey twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats, with semi-sweet chocolate chips and rich cocoa powder in an ooey-gooey marshmallow and cereal mixture. These are perfect for bake sales, surprising your kids after school, or as a fun weekend treat that is ready in about 20 minutes! Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What are the best add-ins for Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats?...