Red Velvet Bear Cookies and the Joy of Whimsical Baking
Red velvet bear cookies were born one snowy afternoon in Asheville when I pulled out a long-forgotten teddy bear cookie cutter from my kitchen drawer. I had some leftover red …
Recipes
Lazy Cat Cake and Why It’s Everyone’s Secret Favorite
Lazy cat cake is one of those desserts that feels like it was made just for you—no oven, no stress, and no complicated steps. It’s the kind of recipe that …
Vegan Swedish Princess Cake: A Dairy-Free Royal Dessert You Can Make at Home
Vegan Swedish Princess Cake wasn’t something I grew up with in small-town Indiana. My childhood cakes were more “box mix with canned frosting” than royal domes of custard and cream. …
Confetti Yogurt Frosting: Light, Colorful, and Guilt-Free
I still remember the first time I saw a confetti cake as a kid. Bright specks of color dotted every slice, like edible fireworks. But what really made it magic …
Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp: Sweet-Tart Summer Dessert Made Easy
Every year as spring warmed into summer, I remember walking with my grandmother to her backyard garden in small-town Indiana. She’d tug up thick rhubarb stalks—tart and rosy—and we’d gather …
Protein Oatmeal Cookies: Easy, Healthy Snack Packed with Flavor
It all started during a busy week when I found myself constantly reaching for sugary snacks just to get through the afternoon. I craved something warm, comforting, and homemade—but I …
Mug Cake Protein Recipe: Quick, Healthy, and High-Protein Treat
When my afternoon cravings hit hard—or I’m just home from a workout with muscles begging for fuel—I don’t reach for a protein bar. I make a mug cake. But not …
Chocolate Banana Nice Cream: The Guilt-Free Frozen Dessert You’ll Love
The Story Behind Chocolate Banana Nice Cream Chocolate was my weakness growing up—especially in the form of creamy, dreamy ice cream. I remember sitting on the porch in small-town Indiana, …
Honeycomb Pasta Cake: The Ultimate Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Recipe
If you’re looking for a dish that delivers big comfort, bold flavor, and a serious “wow” moment when it hits the table, let me introduce you to the honeycomb pasta …
