In our neck of the woods, Christmas Cookie Exchanges are a pretty central part of the holiday season. We do them with our friends, coworkers, neighbors, church groups, and family. Why you might ask? Well, that’s the subject of a different post altogether. The short of it is that I hate making all the cookies […]
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Yummy Fall Apple Desserts (So Good You Will Forget Counting Calories)
With fall in full swing, that means that it’s time to get into the kitchen and get baking! If you’re not a pumpkin spice fan, I hear you. It can be overwhelming, and if you’re not a fan of squash, disappointing. Luckily there’s an alternative: apples! Since apples reach their peak in the fall, it […]
Halloween Party Appetizers That Are Spooky But Delicious
If you’re looking for some Halloween party appetizers that are not only spooky but also delicious, then you’re in the right place. Instead of carrying the theme through your entire menu, which could be daunting, stick to appetizers. Why? Because they are easy to put together and can carry a theme almost on their own. […]
Sweet Amish Bread
There are few comfort foods that can top warm, fresh bread straight from the oven. If you’ve never tried Sweet Amish Bread, then it’s time to bust out that Kitchen-Aid, dust off those bread pans, and get into your kitchen. This bread is a yeasted bread, but don’t let that intimidate you! As far as […]
Rise To The Occasion: Yeastless Bread Recipes
Out of yeast and have a hankering to bake some fresh bread? Don’t stress! I’ve gathered up some of the best yeastless bread recipes to rise to the occasion and save the day. So heat up that oven, take out those oven mitts, and grab your bread pans and let’s go!
Bibingka: The Flippin’ Delish Filipino Coconut Cake
As we continue our adventure through the world’s cuisine, it’s time to stop and take a gander at a dish called Bibingka. This dessert hails from the Philippines and is a Christmastime tradition. This is a dish made my street vendors, traditionally served in a banana leaf and garnished with shredded coconut. It is a […]
Balkan Baking: Must-Try Macedonian Food
If you’re like me, chances are when you started hearing the buzz about Macedonian cooking you raised an eyebrow (or two) and tried to dig through your world geography knowledge to figure out where Macedonia even is. Macedonia is a region that includes North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, and Greece. The Balkan states have […]
Arabic Sweets Are Tasty Treats
If you haven’t checked out Arabic sweets as a way to round out your culinary skills, you’re missing out! Arabic desserts have beautiful flavor profiles without being overly sweet. They rely on ingredients like nuts and honey to add flavor and sweetness. Probably the most well known Arabic dessert is baklava. So, if this is […]
How To Frost A Cake Like A Pro
So you’ve binge-watched more cake decorating videos than you care to admit, and now you’re ready to try your hand at frosting a cake like a pro? I’ve been there! I have to admit that sometimes the best way to unwind is to watch a few (dozen) cake decorating videos. Somehow they always end up […]
The Best EVER Baked Apple Recipes
Gone are the summer fruits like peaches, berries, and cherries but don’t despair! Just because the bright summer flavors have gone on hiatus for a few months doesn’t mean you’re relegated to months of bland flavors. Quite the opposite in fact because fall is prime apple picking season. One of the best things about apples […]