homemade & local eats
One of my favorite flavor combinations is chocolate and raspberry, so this White Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse is a go-to dessert in my repertoire! Mousse is incredibly easy to whip up with just a few staple ingredients, but gives off such an elegant flair. I also love how light it feels, so you never feel …
Meatballs are such an easy way to meal prep for the week and get tons of good protein in! What I love about this recipe is that it’s so versatile – you can add the meatballs to a pasta dish, make a sub or sandwich, or just eat them on your own for a lower …
Those who know me know that Nutella is one of my absolute favorite foods, and winter is perfect to break out my favorite Nutella Hot Chocolate recipe! The chocolate and hazelnut flavors paired together are so cozy, and you can top it with homemade whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts, or any other toppings of your choice. …
Saying so long, farewell to one hell of a year with this Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze! Like many people, I had my holiday plans changed around (a few times) last-minute, which meant not being able to go back to my home state of Vermont, the maple syrup capital of the country. This cake …
Christmas cookie season is in FULL swing and these Christmas Tree Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies are the best addition to any cookie collection! The richness of the chocolate perfectly complements the buttery saltiness of the shortbread, and the tree frosting on top adds just the right amount of sweetness and festive fun. These are incredibly easy to make and …
Madeleines, but make them festive! Chocolate and orange together is one of my favorite flavor combinations and they go perfectly in madeleines! These are ridiculously easy to make as long as you’ve got a madeleine pan at home, and chocolate dip with orange zest rounds out the dessert. These are perfect to bring to the …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with these Mini Cranberry Curd Tarts! These are the perfect pandemic-friendly dessert with individual servings, and very easy to make! At this point I’ve made so many tarts recently that the pastry crust comes out easily, but this was my first time trying out a cranberry curd. …
Name a more iconic duo than chocolate and peppermint! This chocolate peppermint tart has all the best parts of a York peppermint patty, with the sweetness cut by a buttery pastry tart crust. It’s incredibly simple to make and even easier to decorate with just some crushed peppermint and homemade whipped cream! Guaranteed to be …
The weather outside might be frightful, but your kitchen will be so delightful with these Gingerbread Cupcakes! Made with some classic ginger spice and topped with white and green-dyed cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes incorporate the most classic holiday flavors. I’ve decorated mine with little gingerbread men and reindeer from Michaels, and used red M&Ms …
Does anything beat homemade pizza? I’m a huge fan of taking cheat day favorites and making them just a little bit healthier by controlling the ingredients I use in my own kitchen, and this cast iron skillet pizza is the perfect way to do that! You can use homemade or pre-made dough, tomato sauce, your …