It’s the holiday season, and there’s no better time to make my way down my ever-growing “to try” list!! These Polar Bear Paws copycats (from See’s Candy) are absolute perfection! I don’t always love white chocolate, but when combined with salty peanuts and caramel they are truly a masterpiece to behold. I love that these … More Polar Bear Paws (See’s Candy style)
Once December hits, I am all about Christmas cookies and candy ALL THE TIME. I saw a picture of “rocky road” and assumed it was a kind of fudge. Much to my delight – this is simply a super jazzed up chocolate bar. I am *obsessed* with Tony’s Chocolonely, (which is one of the few … More The Easiest Holiday Rocky Road
Years ago, if you’d ask me my favorite type of cookie, I’d probably have said something like chocolate chip or shortbread. However after baking and eating lots of cookies in the years since (especially during the pandemic), I’ve come to realize that I simply love a molasses cookie!!! Typically you only see them around the … More Chewy Molasses Ginger Crinkle Cookies
If you’ve stumbled upon this recipe seeking out the *perfect* cheesecake, search no further!! This cheesecake in its pure form is one of my favorite desserts ever, and as for cheesecakes, it is just the best. The time spent waiting is the hardest part of this recipe, otherwise you’re just blending and mixing a few … More Super Creamy Cheesecake – (Gluten-Free)
As we enter the end of summer fruit season, I wanted to share a recipe that has been on rotation for us for a couple of months now! This crumble is gluten-free, but feel free to substitute all-purpose flour and regular oats if you’re cool with the gluten. For a different variation, you could easily … More Blueberry & Peach Crumble (Gluten-free)
I came across this recipe in the Epicurious newsletter one night, and since I’m always seeking out new recipes (especially gluten-free ones), it caught my eye! If you’ve been around for awhile, you know how much I love my Nutty Vanilla Granola recipe. Despite how much I make it, it’s truly so addicting and tasty … More Nutty Macaroons
I clearly love chickpea stews and curries! Even in the heat of the summer, nothing is better than a comforting bowl of a soup, and even better when it’s garnished with creamy & crunchy toppings! This chickpea stew can be made in just about an hour (with most of that time being hands-off simmering time), … More Spiced Chickpea Coconut Stew
I’ve shared an occasional pancake recipe here, but had yet to find a gluten-free recipe that was worth sharing. My husband has been cutting gluten from his diet for health reasons, so I’ve been finding ways to adapt some of our favorite recipes. Most often the gluten-free recipes I’ve found are simply standard pancake recipes … More Light & Fluffy Masa Pancakes (Gluten-free)
Hello friends! It’s been awhile ☺️ I did so much cooking and baking during the 2020 quarantine, that once we entered 2021 my creative juices were just about dried up!🤣 I’m feeling reinvigorated now that I’m leaving the house a little more and things are slowly shifting back to how they were pre-pandemic! One of … More Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread
If you’re like me, when you have a specific craving (i.e. for a brownie), you want it now, and you want enough to satisfy your craving but not too much that you’re inundated with 100 leftovers. This recipe is perfection for this scenario! It makes 4 good-sized brownies and legitimately takes 20-25 minutes from start … More Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies (Small Batch)
I feel like I’m the last person in the world to try the pumpkin muffins at Starbucks. I’m more of a savory breakfast person as it is, so it’s super rare that I’m going to go for something in the bakery case. The first chilly weekend here in Maine came upon us though, and I … More Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – Healthier Starbucks Copycat
It’s not often something as simple as a zucchini bread really surprises me, but this one really knocked me off my feet! Deb @ Smitten Kitchen is known for reliable and well-tested recipes, and this zucchini bread is no different. The key here is to bake this off the night before you want to serve … More Perfect Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
You can really never have too many biscuit recipes – and this one has to make it into your rotation! I always get a lot of scallions when I buy groceries. I love that they add a little freshness and crisp onion flavor to pretty much any meal I make. Whether I’m making Asian, Mexican, … More Sour Cream & Onion Biscuits
I have no long-winded preamble about why these cookies came to be. We had some peanut butter m&ms and I want to put them in peanut butter cookies. I added in some oats, and some chocolate and pb chips… voila! These are SO GOOD! They’re super quick to make (only a 30 minute rest in … More Chocolate Peanut Butter Monster Cookies
Since moving to Maine late last year, we didn’t really know what to expect in terms of what our yard would be like. We have over 3 acres of land, with a lot of it being wooded, and we’ve had lots of fun exploring so far. Baxter is living the dream too! 😊 One of … More Easy Blackberry Syrup
Crunchy Salty Sweet 