It’s no wonder that hot cross buns are a favorite around Easter, they are absolutely delicious. Imagine tender, rich brioche dough that is so soft and fluffy, you’ll want to crawl inside the buns and take a nap. The plump raisins keep the dough nice and juicy, and the hint of spice nicely ties together the flavors of winter … More Hot Cross Buns
If you love good bread as much as I do, you have probably tried baking your own at home. Were you happy with the results or did you feel like you could never make anything as good as the bread you buy at your local grocery store? Whatever the reason you gave up on it, I … More 40% Whole Wheat No-Knead Bread
If you want to surprise your sweetheart with a delicious sweet treat for Valentine’s day, but haven’t had time to prepare anything yet, don’t worry, there’s still time. These adorable sandwich cookies are as cute as they are tasty, and like every great relationship, they get better and better with time. The dough is extremely … More Hilda Cookies for Valentine’s Day
If you love chocolate, you will love this buttercream frosting. It’s not as cloyingly sweet as most other types of chocolate frosting I have tried (though you can definitely add more powdered sugar if that’s your thing), but it still delivers on the most luxuriously decadent, rich chocolate flavor. Whipping the frosting will make it feel more … More Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This recipe has long been one of my favorites, and it’s probably the one that has changed the most over time. It used to be a simple (and admittedly slightly dry) sponge cake, layered with a combination of whipped cream and melted chocolate, and has evolved into a decadently moist and fudgy cake with a silky … More Chocolate Raspberry Cake
It’s citrus season and I am head over heels in love with kumquats. For weeks, I have been ogling these adorable miniature orange look-alikes at the supermarket. Not knowing what I would do with the little bundles of sunshine once I brought them home, I just sighed wistfully and forced myself to keep walking. Last week, … More Creamy Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Candied Kumquats
Vanilla crescent cookies, or Vanillekipferl, are arguably among the most popular Christmas cookies in Europe. And how could they not be? Tender, crumbly, slightly sweet almond cookies rolled in fragrant vanilla sugar, it simply doesn’t get any better than this. Vanillekipferl as we know them today are said to have originated in Vienna, Austria, though their history is … More Perfect Vanilla Almond Crescent Cookies
Sometimes a recipe comes into your life that is so simple and tasty that you will make it over and over and over again. This is one of those stories. It all started with a recipe for a swoon-worthy asparagus quiche that friends introduced me to. Now, I am always game for a good quiche, but … More Homemade Parmesan Crackers
Gingerbread houses are magical. They combine the joy of baking and the excitement of building something from scratch with the fun of playing and decorating (and, let’s be honest, eating a whole bunch of candy while you’re at it is another huge perk). Whether you are making one to entertain your kids or to indulge your inner child, … More Gingerbread House
Winter is not exactly my favorite time of the year. Yes, it’s nice to get all cozy and snug in front of a fire when it’s cold outside, and I do love snow, but the lack of sunlight is really getting to me during these long, dark months. However, there are a couple of things … More Cashew Toffee Cookies
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