SUMMER!!! It’s summertime, friends, and with that, smore’s are a MUST on the menu. Don’t get me wrong, I love a charred mallow and melty chocolate smashed between two graham cracker squares. But, hear me out, why not amp it up and make homemade brownies (aka “the chocolate”) with a graham cracker crust and the…
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Spring time! The weather has been warming up so it’s time for something sweet and refreshing. You have to try this Frozen Pistachio Pie made with scratch made pistachio butter (it’s easier than you think) and zabaglione (nix the alcohol) and whipped cream. The salty chocolate shortbread crust seals the deal. After a little bit…
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It’s my Birthday Week! We all have that go-to dessert that we request every year for our birthday. Mine, hands down, is carrot cake! I decided to give my absolute favorite cake an up-grade, as if that is possible, and make myself the ULTIMATE carrot cake. I present to you, a beautifully moist (don’t let…
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This is the most moist, easy and banana forward Banana Bread ever. I have been making this recipe since 2015 and riff it with whatever is in my pantry. It can be whipped up in one bowl and is a sure fire family pleaser every single time.
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The holidays in general make me giggle with excitement. But when egg nog starts hitting the shelves, I just can’t help but splash it in everything. The BEST part of this silky custard recipe is that I will teach you how to make SCRATCH-MADE eggnog. The simplest of kitchen staples creates this holiday guzzle and…
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Happy Halloween! These spooky treats will send chills down everyone’s spine. Imagine these on the table of your festive feast. These fresh candied apples with a cinnamon twist are super simple to create and instantly become part of the Halloween decor for any gathering. I was so sad that I missed apple picking in New…
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It’s pumpkin season! There are pumpkins all over the house, the stores and in all our recipes. The most fabulous sweet treat that exudes pumpkin is a classic Pumpkin Roll. This recipe takes the tricky technique of rolling the cake without it splitting and makes it, well, a piece of cake. The best part is…
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Happy Summer Foodies! In Georgia, the peaches are plump and the heat is sweltering. During summer, my dessert cravings entail something light and sweet. With friends coming over to swim and more late night gatherings, I am always searching for that perfect summer dessert that will stun but save time and energy. These Charred Peaches…
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It’s starting to get hot. Summer in the South is certainly intense. We splashed in the pool yesterday and it was 95 degrees…in the WATER. When the summer heat rolls around, I like to bake light but still satisfyingly sweet desserts. Having the oven roaring on high heat is not the most ideal situation, so…
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Hoppy Easter my foodie friends. Nothing reminds me of Easter more than Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Well, that and ricotta pie, which is lemony and divine. The issue for me is that carrot cake takes some extra labor and to be honest, we just got home for a weekend trip out of town.…
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This rich chocolate cake is the best of both worlds fudge and cake. You can thank a cup of strong coffee for the intense chocolate bitterness and a cup of greek yogurt for creamy tartness. Whispers of melted morsels are tucked away in each bite, melting upon impact. This cake takes about 5-10 minutes to…
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Beet and Honey Ice Cream with Goat Cheese, just in time for Valentine’s Day! The creamy decadence with floral notes from the honey and tangy zing from the goat cheese isn’t even the best part. The best part is that this ice cream is made with a MIXER and not an ice cream machine. You…
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