Desserts

Sweet & Crispy Russian Buttermilk Pancakes (Oladi)

Sweet & Crispy Russian Buttermilk Pancakes (Oladi)

I grew up eating these sweet and crispy Russian buttermilk pancakes, or as we called them, Oladi. My mom would always fry up a big batch any time we were having a special breakfast. When we got older, she would make these for weekend breakfasts […]

Sea Salt Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sea Salt Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe for sea salt peanut butter chocolate chip cookies is what finally brought my years of searching for a soul mate to an end. Okay just kidding, cookies can’t be your soul mate. Right? It just feels that way because they are everything I’ve […]

Coconut Banana Breakfast Muffins

Coconut Banana Breakfast Muffins

These coconut banana breakfast muffins taste like a delicious dessert but are nutritious and filling enough to start off your day. They are made with no flour (just oatmeal), ripe bananas, almond milk, unsweetened coconut shreds, and just enough mini chocolate chips to make you […]

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie

This cream cheese pumpkin pie is one of my all time favorite pie recipes. It takes the classic (and delicious) pumpkin pie and adds an extra element of creaminess to it. It’s especially great if you’re still on the fence about whether you like plain […]

Easy Cardamom Vanilla Whipped Cream

Easy Cardamom Vanilla Whipped Cream

This cardamom vanilla whipped cream is a staple in my kitchen. It only takes a few minutes to make and tastes a million times better than the stuff that comes in a can. I love using it as a topping for my favorite pies such […]

Spiced Apple Berry Pie

Spiced Apple Berry Pie

This spiced apple berry pie has become one of my favorite pies to make for the holidays. It’s inspired by a classic apple pie recipe that I’ve been making for years with a little added flair. Adding fresh cranberries and blueberries gives this pie a […]

Salted Caramel Pear Upside Down Cake

Salted Caramel Pear Upside Down Cake

Salted caramel pear upside down cake…it’s kind of a mouthful to say but I’ll bet you’re wishing you literally had a mouthful of this sweet, salty, and spicy cake right now! With a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream, right? Well here’s the good […]

Creamy White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Creamy White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Syrup

This creamy white chocolate pumpkin spice syrup is my new obsession. Whenever Starbucks starts serving pumpkin spice lattes I always get mine with one pump of pumpkin spice and one pump of white chocolate. IT. IS. THE. BEST. Not too sweet, not too spicy, just […]

Healthy Filling Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

Healthy Filling Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

The thing that inspired me to create this strawberry oatmeal breakfast smoothie recipe was a desperate attempt to get my toddler to eat something healthy for breakfast. If you have a toddler, you probably feel my pain. One day they love oatmeal, the next day […]

How To Make Flaky Pie Dough Like Julia Child

How To Make Flaky Pie Dough Like Julia Child

I’ve been making this incredible flaky pie dough since my sister first checked out “Baking With Julia” from the public library ten years ago.Β Julia Child is an amazing chef, baker, author, and even had her own cooking show on TV. SheΒ is recognized for bringing French […]