When I was a kid, my mom always kept a jar of homemade energy balls in the fridge like they were tiny, edible treasures. I used to sneak […]
Mile High Pound Cake
Chef’s secret time: I’m about to let you into a little kitchen hack that makes this “Mile High Pound Cake” actually earn its name. I learned to separate […]
German Chocolate Cheesecake
I still remember the first time my grandma set that glossy, coconut-pecan topping on a cheesecake — the kitchen smelled like toasted pecans and warm chocolate, and everyone […]
Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole
I promise I didn’t mean for dinner to turn into dessert, but one sleepy Sunday morning I discovered that a can of crescent rolls, a tub of cream […]
Classic Mille-Feuille Napoleon
Chef’s Secret: Ok, lean in — I’ll tell you something most bakery versions don’t: the difference between a good mille-feuille and a jaw-dropping one comes down to two […]
Toffee Chex Mix
When I was a kid, my mom kept a big glass jar of crunchy, sweet snacks she called “movie magic” on the counter, and I swear the whole […]
Cheesecake Cinnamon Egg Rolls
Okay, confession time: I make these Cheesecake Cinnamon Egg Rolls when I want dessert that feels fancy but also refuses to behave like one — think warm, creamy […]
Baklava Sandwich Cookies
When I was a kid, my grandmother used to make big trays of baklava that smelled like warm honey and toasted nuts all afternoon. I loved sitting on […]
Cool Whip Candy
Okay, confession time: I once tried to make candy with nothing but Cool Whip and guilt. Not my finest hour, but out of that glorious kitchen chaos came […]
Cheesecake Banana Pudding Bites
Okay, picture this: I tried to make a “clean” banana pudding once and ended up with a bowl of sad, soggy cookies and a guilty conscience. Laughable, right? […]
