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“Lemon pound cake is my favorite dessert”. My ears perked up and I quickly grabbed a pen and paper. Those words, from this friend, were all the motivation I needed to get back in the kitchen. I felt a rush of excitement and motivation. Feelings I don’t often experience these […]
First things first, there is nothing traditional about these key lime pie bars. In fact, I don’t even use key limes. Shhhhhh…..Don’t tell Florida! Regular limes work perfectly for making this super tart, key-lime-esque dessert, and you get so much more for your money. Not to mention, they are way […]
If you are wondering where I have been for the last couple of weeks, let me just tell you that I have been working HARD on these lemon poppy seed muffins. I have made a batch nearly every single day trying to get the perfect balance of taste and texture. […]
These healthy banana oat muffins are rich in nutrients and packed with a variety of superfoods including oats, Greek yogurt, whole grains, and walnuts. This is by far the healthiest recipe on the blog to date, and I think you’ll agree that they really do taste great. It isn’t a […]
This light and fluffy southern honey cornbread has crisp golden edges and a soft, buttery center. It is perfectly moist and made with honey rather than sugar which lends a subtle sweetness. Being born in North Carolina, I have tried my fair share of cornbreads over the years, and the […]
These simple drop style sugar cookies are ultra soft and made with extra vanilla, the secret to a great sugar cookie! I’ve found that so many sugar cookies end up being hard and crumbly which is always such a huge disappointment! This recipe yields a tender, cake-like consistency every time. […]
These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are perfectly moist and made with buttermilk. They have just enough chocolate to complement the pumpkin without overpowering it. Ready in 45 minutes, they make a great fall breakfast or sweet treat. Listen, I know “moist” is polarizing, but what is the better word choice […]
If you’ve never made cheesecake at home, this easy pumpkin cheesecake recipe should be the one you start with! No water bath here, no homemade crust even. Just mix the filling, pour it into a graham cracker crust, and bake. It’s the perfect fall dessert in less than 45 minutes. […]
If you have a Trader Joe’s in your area and you haven’t tried their 5 seed almond bars, I highly recommend you pick some up! My mother in law introduced me to this delicious treat, and I am obsessed. My son LOVES them, and it is always a really nice […]
Let’s be honest. I created this next recipe so that everyone reading the blog has the best excuse to eat cheesecake for breakfast! This rich Mexican mocha cheesecake is packed with coffee flavor and a spicy kick that isn’t over the top, but gives you that warm tingly feeling with […]