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Holy crepe, take a look at those layers! Making a crepe cake has been on my list for a long time now, and due to a special request I was finally able to check it off. I’m a big fan of the Lady M cakes, and their classic vanilla flavor is still my favorite, so …
My favorite dessert of all time is tiramisu! I’ve always loved the flavor combinations (who can resist chocolate and coffee?) since I was a kid, and making it at home is ridiculously simple. This tiramisu will absolutely impress your friends and family while you also maintain your sanity in the kitchen (we love a good …
Craving a hearty, filling, and healthy breakfast but short on time? Enter shakshuka (also spelled shakshouka), a delicious Mediterranean dish made of eggs poached in a rich, spicy tomato sauce. It’s super easy to whip up in a cast iron skillet, and while eggs and tomato are the star of the dish, you can add …
Our Thanksgiving celebrations look a little different this year, which means downsizing on some of the traditional foods. If you’re looking for a side dish that’s healthy and incredibly simple but will still be devoured at your Thanksgiving dinner, I highly recommend roasting broccoli and sweet potato. It seems so easy, but these veggies are …
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the smell of pumpkin pie is in the air! I was never been a huge fan of pumpkin pie (or really any pumpkin desserts), especially the store bought versions – but this homemade pie is absolutely delicious! A perfect, buttery pie crust (I use my Zulay Kitchen French …
Some chicken soup for the soul We are fully into soup and stew season, which means it’s time for me to make the best of my crockpots and Dutch ovens! I love buying a whole chicken at the grocery store, using the meat for chicken noodle soup and other dishes, while the bones make some …
Have you ever had buckeyes? I only recently got introduced, and they are such a delicious and easy dessert to make! Named for their resemblance to the Ohio buckeye tree nut (which is apparently the state tree of Ohio – who knew), buckeyes are a delicious candy consisting of peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. …
Chocolate bark is one of the easiest desserts I’ve ever made! We’re definitely getting into bark season (peppermint bark, anyone?) but I wanted to make a fall-themed one before we transition the fall flavors out. It’s such a simple dessert to make using your preferred kind of chocolate, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. I used …
Is there any better comfort food than Mac and Cheese? There’s just something so warm and inviting about a piping hot dish of macaroni covered in all kinds of cheese! I personally prefer a nice baked mac and cheese using cheddar, gruyere, and a panko topping – this recipe has been a winner at every …
Part 2 of my favorite Fall food – skillet cornbread! I prepare this in my favorite cast iron skillet (I recommend Lodge skillets for those of you in the market for a new cast iron pan) and it’s the perfect pairing for homemade chili, soups, and stews. The cast iron is also perfect for making …