A vanilla yogurt coffee cake swirled with sweet cinnamon and espresso CRUNCH. That middle layer of CRUNCH gives the cake the most deliciously gooey center. Just sprinkle the rest of the CRUNCH on top and bake! This cake is seriously delicious—super moist, light, and even better when enjoyed warm. Every soft, sweet slice has a…
Easy homemade Samoa Cookie Bars. A lightly sweetened, buttery, whole-grain shortbread base, topped with a toasted coconut and maple syrup “caramel,” then finished with a drizzle of rich chocolate. Every bite is sweet, coconutty, swirled with caramel, perfectly chocolatey, and absolutely DELICIOUS. Store-bought cookies can’t even compare to these easy bars! Coconut is something we all…
Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. Just like Mom’s classic oatmeal cookies—but with a gluten-free twist and no refined sugar! Picture buttery oatmeal cookie bars loaded with gooey chocolate chips. They’re made with simple, wholesome ingredients: butter, old-fashioned oats, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, and probably way too many chocolate chips. But let’s be real—you…
Double Chocolate Muffins: These are made with whole wheat flour, sweetened with maple syrup, packed with cocoa powder, a hint of espresso, and loaded with dark chocolate chunks. Once baked, each muffin gets filled with a luscious chocolate fudge sauce that seeps into every little crevice. Super easy to whip up with simple ingredients—way better…
Garlic Oil Feta Dip with Peaches – A new late-summer obsession. Picture this: extra virgin olive oil gently simmered with fresh garlic slices, herbs, and chilies until the garlic turns sweet, golden, and just starts to crisp. Toss in salty pistachios for that perfect crunch. Then, pour that fragrant hot oil over juicy peaches and crumbled…
Effortless Marinated Burrata.Honestly, this is about to become your new favorite go-to when hosting. You’ll take marinated mozzarella balls in herby garlic oil, spoon them over fresh burrata, then finish it off with homemade breadcrumbs and fresh basil. Serve it with toasted ciabatta (or whatever crackers you love), prosciutto-wrapped melon, or peaches—really, the possibilities are…
Hot Honey Mozzarella Sticks: Phyllo dough rolled up with spicy hot honey, slices of pepperoni, melty mozzarella, and provolone cheese, then baked until they’re golden, crispy, and perfectly warm. Each stick gets a sprinkle of garlicky parmesan and an extra drizzle of that hot honey. These are such a hit for game nights or holiday gatherings—always a crowd-pleaser!…
These easy (and fun!) Pull-Apart Cheeseburger Sliders are just the thing for laid-back nights with family and friends, from summer straight through fall! Soft dinner rolls get stuffed with zesty seasoned hamburger meat, my go-to creamy special sauce, and a combo of cheddar and spicy cheddar cheese. Every handheld slider is ooey-gooey inside, crispy and…
Hot Honey Mozzarella Sticks: Phyllo dough rolled up with spicy hot honey, slices of pepperoni, melty mozzarella, and provolone cheese, then baked until they’re golden, crispy, and perfectly warm. Each stick gets a sprinkle of garlicky parmesan and an extra drizzle of that hot honey. These are such a hit for game nights or holiday gatherings—always a crowd-pleaser!…