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The weather isn’t quite chilly enough here in California for winter drinks, so I’m still loving those fall flavors! This pumpkin cream cold brew is similar to the one from Starbucks and is so refreshing. So many delicious fall flavors packed into one drink, and topped with foam to make it even more decadent! What …
Kung pao chicken is one of those iconic Chinese takeout dishes and turns out, it’s pretty easy to make yourself at home! It’s the perfect amount of spicy and sweet and this recipe reminds me of the version I get from my local Chinese place. I wasn’t able to find peanuts at my grocery store …
I like big bundts and I cannot lie! Halloween has come and gone which means it’s time for all of the holiday treats, right? This white chocolate raspberry bundt cake (inspired by the delicious cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes) is the perfect holiday part dessert. The tartness of the raspberry helps cut the sweetness of …
This is Halloween, this is Halloween! These spider cookies are so cute and easy to make for a festive dessert! Just take your favorite basic cookie recipe and add some malted chocolate milk balls and chocolate icing to create these fun spiders. You can also do a peanut butter cookie base if you’d like to …
These lemon tarts are so delicious and easy to make! Although they’re more of a summer recipe, I’m a huge fan of both lemon and blueberry year-round and these mini tarts are just perfect to share with friends and family. You can make them using a few simple, fresh ingredients and a tartlet pan, or …
Fall means everything pumpkin and these cupcakes are the perfect treat! Topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and packed with all the fall spices, these are perfect for gatherings, apple picking, or lounging around at home! Super easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit. Catch me eating a dozen of these by …
These homemade sweet potato chips have been a staple in my house for the last few years and are so easy to make! You need minimal ingredients – just some sweet potato and salt – and a mandolin. These are baked, not fried, but still retain that crunch and a ton of flavor while remaining …
Name a more iconic childhood treat than Dunkaroos! This Dunkaroo dip tastes EXACTLY like the snack dessert we all grew up with, and is so easy to make at home with just a few basic ingredients! In honor of Halloween coming up I chose to use some festive fall sprinkles, but you can easily swap …
Fall is all about the cozy soups and last week I made one of my favorites – chicken pot pie soup! Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite meals and it in soup format is just as hearty and delicious. This recipe makes a ton of soup so it’s perfect for a family or …
Danishes are some of my favorite breakfast pastries! These strawberry Danishes are super simple to make and require minimal ingredients (and store-bought puff pastry!). Finish off with a drizzle glaze for the sweetest breakfast!