One of my favorite desserts in the whole wide world are without a doubt Slutty Brownies. They will forever be near and dear to my heart since I made the original 7 years ago! This year I gave them a valentine’s day spin because why not?! So what is a Slutty Brownie? The bottom ...read more
Have you seen those adorable apple rose moments on Instagram recently? I’m obsessed to say the least. Normally I steer clear from stuff like "avocado roses," but for some reason I got behind the apple trend—they're just too cute. I whipped some up and turned them into little ...read more
I'm a fan of a curated food board in any form, whether it's filled with cheese and charcuterie or a rainbow of different fruits. There's something so appealing about an entire spread of bite-sized pieces all arranged neatly for easy access. Since I hadn't dedicated one yet to ...read more
From the moment my boyfriend and I booked our flights to Paris, we knew the trip would revolve around food. We'd already heard so much about exciting restaurants like Clown Bar and Verjus, which we'd gleaned from Instagrams, blog posts, and passing recommendations; and not long ...read more
Baking season is in full force and there are baked goods coming out of my kitchen on a daily basis. I’m a BIG fan of just about every recipe that involves chocolate and I have zero self control which is why I bake up a storm this month and then gift these baked goods to friends, ...read more
I'm an enormous fan of chocolate-covered pretzels, but have always been a little disappointed in store-bought versions—the chocolate is usually mediocre and the ratio of chocolate-to-pretzel is often off. When we hit the bottom of our bag recently, I set out to make my own using ...read more
You know those days when you just need something sweet but you can’t be bothered to make an ENTIRE cake or pan of brownies? I have one of those once a week and now I’ve figured out the solution! Dark Chocolate Mug Cake is the answer—it's a personal cake that's beyond easy to ...read more
Halloween is right around the corner and that means SUGAR!! Word on the street is that calories don’t count on holidays—and Halloween is 100% considered a holiday in my book. These Chocolate Chunk Butterscotch Cookies are exactly what we’ll need come next Monday. They’re loaded ...read more
Eton Mess lives up to its name. A literal “mess” of broken meringue pieces folded into whipped cream, then topped with fresh fruit, it’s one of my all-time favorite desserts. It’s sweet enough to satisfy a sugar craving, but light enough that it doesn't make you want to crawl ...read more
I've never really liked carrot cake. The concept of putting a relatively healthy vegetable inside a dessert just seems like a trick to get you to eat more vegetables. Add on to the fact that many versions contain raisins and the entire concept comes across as a cruel joke. ...read more
I don't need an excuse to enjoy a batch of cookies, but since it's St. Patrick's day tomorrow, and I love celebrating the holiday with thematic desserts (here, here and here), I whipped up some homemade mint "milanos", to pair with pints of Guinness. I used a slightly edited ...read more
I used to think of blondies as a step down from its far superior cousin, the fudge brownie (my favorite being this variation). Thankfully my tastes have evolved to appreciate how delicious and diverse this simple cake can be. I chose a basic recipe, but browned the butter and ...read more
When it comes to dessert, my husband isn't picky; however, when it comes to pies, he has a definitive list of his favorites, and Key Lime is at the top. While not technically a Key Lime Pie (since I'm not using Key Limes) the combination of tart fruit and cream, surrounded by a ...read more
Never one to be shy about celebrating even the smallest holiday, St. Patrick's Day is one of those occasions where I feel the festivities are basically an excuse to get blitzed. With that in mind, I wanted to embrace part of that spirit with this ombré cake (recipe here, dyed ...read more
I've been on a bit of a pie bender lately, so it felt appropriate to celebrate the end of the peak peach season with a classic dessert. Using the tips from the workshop I attended, I followed this Cook's Illustrated recipe, which turned out one of my better attempts. I served ...read more