Don’t worry, I have taste-tested them alllll so you don’t have to, haha! This blondie recipe is just too good. It’s lightly adapted from Duff Goldman’s recipe in his book, “ Super Good Baking for Kids .” His book is awesome for bakers of all levels! Blondies are usually the first recipe I will make in any cookbook, and are my go-to for casual gatherings, because they are so customizable. This recipe centers around brown butter which, as always, takes the flavor next level ama

Growing up, I was never a fan of fruit desserts, such as pie or cobbler. (I am, since, reformed.) But, I never felt that fruit belonged in dessert.  I missed out on so much, right?! I mean, I got by: I always gravitated towards the chocolate-y things…the gooier the better. So, now my grown-up self, has created a hybrid dessert, based on one that is traditionally a fruit-centric treat, and made it with a chocolate base and a sweet cream drop biscuit topping, but kept the simpl

Beautiful, delicate, dainty treats are just not my thing. I don’t have the gentle hand for them, I guess. Tiny, bite size, with precise details…not my wheelhouse. (Also might explain why my Pickleball game looks more like baseball…I tend to use too much force!)  Now, thick, chunky, loaded with add-ins…those are my jam. These scones look bakery - worthy once baked, and are quick to mix up, but they can also withstand my heavy hand, and still remain tender. Just mix, scoop and

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This is how I do Buckeyes. They are not the perfect “marble” shape or size (more like 4 marbles smooshed together). They are probably not one bite… for most people, anyway. They are not weighed and proportioned evenly. Some have more peanut butter top showing. Others have an extra drizzle. One might even say there are a few ugly ones in the batch. It’s all good!! Mine may never look picture perfect, but, they are, unanimously, my family’s favorite treat, of all time. The orig

I first saw these fun Halloween treats pictured on my Instagram feed ( @eatpastry ) and immediately wanted to eat one. So, I got to work making them at home for our pre - trick or treat Halloween party. They ended up being pretty easy to create and they were a hit with the neighborhood kids. I lightly adapted a Christina Tosi chocolate cookie recipe, ( All About Cookies ,) and used store bought vanilla frosting, and tinted it red. Mini marshmallows are used for the teeth. I t

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This is my riff on a recipe from Christina Tosi’s book, All About Cookies , called Perfect 10 Bars. These are so simple to mix up and I make these on repeat for breakfast. I usually crave something semi-sweet with coffee, in the morning, and for me, these bars are a satisfying blend of healthy fat and protein! And I love chocolate and walnut together. And I love maple and almond butter together. Coffee doesn’t need a reason. So, yeah! I live on these. Ingredients: 3 tbs. Almo

While walking down the baking aisle of the Aldi grocery store, I impulsively grabbed a box of waffle cones. (Side note: the best way to...

When your cutting board, knife blade and food processor bowl are coated in an orange tint, it’s a good day in the kitchen. It’s carrot...

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Oh, the flavor layers of this bar. Making dreams come true. First the texture: chewy, gooey, crispy edged, blondie with melty chocolate....