Rye chocolate chip cookies are the grown up chocolate chip cookie you have been searching for. These cookies have everything you have been wanting in a drool worthy treat. They are nutty, bold, rich in flavor and texture with levels of depth. The toasted rye flour combines with dark brown sugar, rye whiskey, and bittersweet…
Peach, Sage, and Whiskey Layer Cake
With Summer in its last weeks and Autumn easing in, this flavorful Peach, Sage, and Whiskey layer cake is the perfect way to use up all of those juicy sun kissed peaches. This cake starts with a fluffy brown sugar cake brushed with sage infused simple syrup. It is then filled with a fresh peach…
Tropical Smoothie Pops With Granola
Fresh tropical fruit is puréed and swirled with honey sweetened, coconut kissed Greek yogurt for a smooth and refreshing taste of Summer vacation. Silky layers of mango, coconut, pineapple, and banana are then finished off with crunchy tropical granola. These tropical smoothie pops with granola are a refreshing and simple summer treat that are healthy…
Light Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles
These light cherry cheesecake popsicles are a frozen and healthier take on a classic, well loved dessert. Creamy, cool, honey sweetened cheesecake base is swirled with tart cherry compote and finished off with a graham crumble. These decadent and flavorful popsicles are like taking a luscious bite into a cherry cheesecake. The only thing missing…
Shrimp Stir Fry
This shrimp stir fry is loaded with fresh veggies and ginger with shrimp in a garlicky sauce. Served over rice, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that your whole family will love. For some reason the last week of school before Summer break triggers Grant to go on a big diet. Like clockwork. We get up…
Red, White, Blue Berry Trifle
These Red, White, Blue Berry Trifles are light, refreshing and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any warm weather parties! A vibrant and beautiful dessert with layers of cake, lemon cream, and fresh berries coated in jam make these individual treats festive and satisfying. With May almost over (I can’t believe it), Memorial Day BBQ’s will…
Ladyfingers
Delicate, soft, spongy, Ladyfingers are the base that elevates and transforms desserts like trifles, tiramisu, or any layered treat you come up with. They are also light and delightful with a cup of tea or coffee. And let me tell you, once you make homemade ladyfingers, you won’t ever want the store-bought ones again! The…
Berry Cream Cheese Brioche Pastries
I woke up with a hankering for pastry. That actually happens everyday, but today my craving was specific. I wanted a soft, sweet dough filled with orange blossom scented cream cheese filling and jammy fruit. So making berry cream cheese brioche pastries had to happen for my own sanity. I get cranky if I don’t…
Dutch Baby
When we were growing up my Mom always made us the best Dutch Baby recipe for breakfast. We ate more dutch babies than Oats, buns, and waffles combined! While completely glamorous and unique looking, a dutch baby is shockingly easy and fast to make. In fact, it takes only about 30 seconds to whip up…
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Spring is in full swing. That means it’s time to highlight juicy berries and zesty citrus. These lemon blueberry muffins are bursting with fresh blueberries and tangy lemon. A sweet and sticky lemon glaze finishes them off with even more vibrant spring flavor. These muffins are the exact balance of sweet and tart to perk…