I swear I didn’t mean to make a volcano of chocolate muffins that day, but fate (and an extra-large muffin tin) had other plans. These jumbo double chocolate […]
Espresso Cake
I have to confess: I make this cake whenever I need an instant pick-me-up that smells like a coffee shop and eats like a hug. I call it […]
Salted Caramel Sauce
Chef’s Secret: If you want a little kitchen flex, this salted caramel is my go-to move when I want guests to whisper “did you buy this?” I stumbled […]
Apple Pie Snickerdoodles
When I was a kid, my grandmother had a little recipe box with brittle index cards and a permanent dusting of cinnamon on top. She taught me how […]
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Chef’s Secret: I love telling people this one because it sounds fancy but it’s embarrassingly simple — Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes give you the dreamy custard-and-chocolate combo of […]
Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake
There’s nothing fancier than a warm pan of baked oats filling the house with cinnamon and browned butter on a Sunday morning — it takes me right back […]
Cassava Cake with Macapuno
I am so excited to share this — seriously, my kitchen does a little happy dance every time I make it. This Cassava Cake with Macapuno packs coconutty […]
Heath Bar Poke Cake
Okay, honest moment: I once brought a Heath Bar Poke Cake to a family reunion and watched it disappear so fast I considered charging admission. Who knew a […]
Pecan Pie Bites
Chef’s secret time: I stumbled on this Pecan Pie Bites trick when I needed dessert for a surprise dinner and only had a mini muffin tin and a […]
Lemon Bliss Tart
My grandmother used to make a lemon tart that smelled like a sunbeam — tangy, buttery, and impossible to resist. I remember standing on a stool, the tiled […]
