When I was small, my grandmother pulled a warm, slightly crackled loaf out of the oven and the whole kitchen smelled like butter, vanilla, and a little bit […]
Dessert
Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats
Pssst — this is my little kitchen secret: brown the butter before you make Rice Krispie treats. I learned it from a pastry chef friend who swore a […]
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Cheese Filled Garlic Knots
I have to confess: I almost named these my “dangerously delicious” knots because once the house fills with the scent of garlic and butter, I lose all willpower. […]
Dessert
Baked Brie with Jam
Okay, confession time: every holiday I tell myself I’ll show restraint, and every holiday the smell of bubbling cheese pulls me right back in. This baked brie with […]
Dessert
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Okay, real talk: frozen yogurt bark saved my summer more times than I can count. I stand at my counter like a mad scientist, spoon in one hand […]
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Cheese Danish Delight Bake
There’s something about the smell of warm pastry and melting cheese that drifts through the house and instantly turns a normal morning into a tiny celebration. I picture […]
Dessert
Healthy Protein Brownies
Chef’s secret time: I stumbled on this recipe while trying to make brownies that actually make me feel proud the next morning — not regretful. I kept tinkering […]
Dessert
Homemade Granola Bars
Chef’s Secret: Okay, tuck this away like a spice blend I only pretend to hoard. I learned this trick from a pastry chef friend who swore a hot, […]
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Cheese Chive Pancakes
Okay, confession time: I once tried to impress a date with fancy soufflé-level cooking and ended up burning the oven, but these little savory pancakes saved the night. […]
Dessert
Homemade Crunch Bars
I promise I didn’t set out to make the world’s messiest candy bar—honest—but these Homemade Crunch Bars have a way of turning the kitchen into a happy sticky […]