Kinako Chai Scones with a Cream Cheese Glaze
Kinako chai scones pair the warm flavor of roasted nuts with cozy chai spices. A cream cheese glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness that works well with the other flavors in these scones. Plus, they are super quick and easy to make.
Mini Zucchini Muffins
A couple of years ago, I found myself needing a nut free lunch option for a picky elementary aged student. I experimented with a few options, but my son enjoyed these mini zucchini muffins the most!
Frosted Cornbread Sugar Cookies with Plum Sauce
Frosted cornbread sugar cookies with homemade plum sauce are a unique dessert inspired by a popular book. The cookies are soft and flavorful, but have that iconic cornbread texture. Buttercream and plum sauce add a pop of color and fresh,…
How to Create Your Own Baking Recipes
One of my favorite parts of baking is developing my own recipes. I get to be creative and let inspiration guide me as I play with flavors, textures, colors, and so much more. Learn how to create your own baking…
How to Make Tart Shells
As a home baker looking to bake more elevated recipes, tarts are a great place to start. But in order to master any tart, you have to start with the basics of making tart dough, shaping it, then baking the…
Blackberry Peach Galette
Summer is one of my favorite times of the year for baking. It may be hot in the kitchen, but the fresh berries and juicy fruits are absolutely worth it. This blackberry peach galette showcases two of my summer faves…
Frosted Zucchini Brownies with Walnuts
I first made these Frosted Zucchini Brownies that I found on Mommy I’m Hungry back in 2011/ 2012 when we were living in Philly. That was a long time ago, so I don’t remember exactly how I felt about them,…
Passion Fruit and Ube Cheesecake Bars
Creamy ube cheesecake and tart passion fruit sauce are a perfect pair. The colors and flavor profile of this dessert are inspired by The Hurricane Wars. Whether you’re interested in bookish baking, or just love a good cheesecake, this recipe…
Strawberry, Gin, and Almond Tarts
These strawberry, gin, and almond tarts are inspired by Perfidy and the Prize Daughter by Kelly Farina! Each element of this elaborate dessert references an element of the novella from The Skylord Trilogy.
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
I looooove pizza so, so very much. But instead of a traditional pizza, we’re going to make a savory roll up version loaded with pepperoni. Even though we’re making the sauce and the dough from scratch, you’ll find that this…
Lemon Raspberry Ripple Snack Cake
Lemon raspberry ripple snack cake may be a mouthful to say, but it’s delicious and simple to make! It’s a single layer cake with no buttercream and minimal decoration that you don’t need an excuse to make.
My personal baking journey… mishaps and all
