Saint Nick Cookies
Saint Nick Cookies are crisp sugar cookies with a hint of ginger. For my family, they symbolize the beginning of the Christmas season! They are so easy to make and fun to decorate with kids.
Honey, Goat Cheese, and Pistachio Tart
Each bite of this exquisite tart pairs a crisp pistachio tart shell with an impossibly light goat cheese and honey mousse. A sprinkle of crushed pistachios and ruby pomegranate arils add even more flavor and give the tart a holiday…
The Best Gifts for Bakers: A Complete Guide
Shopping for fun, unique gifts at Christmas or for birthdays can be such a struggle. If you need to find a gift for a special someone who LOVES baking, you’re in the right place. As a passionate home baker, I…
Cinnamon Maple Rice Krispie Treats
Enjoy the cozy taste of fall in every bite of these cinnamon maple rice krispie treats! They are so simple to make at home with just a few ingredients. Maple syrup and cinnamon sweet bits are the stars of this…
Pink Champagne Cake with Gelatin Bubbles
Pink champagne cakes are beautiful to look at and bring to mind delicious bubbly drinks and happy times. While the flavor is mild, it’s definitely not a bland cake. Top it off with pink champagne buttercream and beautiful gelatin bubbles…
Chocolate Rosemary Cake
I’m of the mind that you can never have too much chocolate. However, that doesn’t mean that I’m not interested in some unique flavor pairings. Take this chocolate rosemary cake, for example. Rich chocolate and earthy rosemary work together to…
Irish Coffee Macarons with Baileys
Creamy Baileys and roasty coffee create a smooth, luxurious filling for these Irish Coffee Macarons. The vivid green macaron shells with a touch of edible gold leaf are a lovely treat to whip up for St. Patrick’s Day, or even…
Sweet Cinnamon Chai Biscotti
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times. Nothing beats a hot beverage and crisp biscotti. To further explore my love for this twice baked cookie, I created this sweet cinnamon chai biscotti recipe. Spicy chai, sweet…
Bobalki: A Traditional Slovak Recipe
The winter holidays are my favorite time of the year. These days, Christmas is not complete without traditional Slovak breads, kolache and bobalki. Bobalki are sweet bread balls that are steamed and tossed with honey and poppy seeds. Check out…
Eggnog Cake with Rum Frosting for the Holidays
Eggnog is, by far, one of my favorite flavors of the season. The moment I see those glorious jugs of thick, holiday nog hit the shelves, I’m in the holiday spirit. This year, I decided I needed to find a…
My personal baking journey… mishaps and all
