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Does everyone remember Royal Dansk butter cookies? I feel like those blue cookie tins were a part of everyone’s childhood, and everyone has the same memories of the tins being used as sewing kits. Just me? I took a shot at making these cookies on my own and they’re even better when homemade! Classic butter …
Stone Fruit Summer My previous posts have argued that peaches are the best summer fruit, and grilled peaches are a large reason why! Grilling them over an open flame brings just the slightest smoky flavor to them and a perfect caramelization. Top with some homemade whipped cream, honey, cinnamon, and other fruit (I chose blueberries …
Churros con chocolate, anyone? Churros are so easy to make with very few ingredients, but sometimes it seems impossible to find them outside of Costco or Disney World (is there anything more iconic than sitting at Disney with churro in hand?). These desserts are great for kids and adults and are perfect for sharing at …
Did anyone else get bit by the #cooking bug after watching Julie and Julia? This blueberry clafoutis from Julia Child (adapted by NYT Cooking) almost makes me want to quit my job and try out all her recipes! Clafoutis is a French dessert that tastes like a cross between a pancake and flan. It’s extremely …
It’s National Cheesecake Day! These Basque cheesecakes have been making their rounds all over social media, so I thought I’d give them a try. Don’t let the dark color fool you – these are meant to be cooked at a high heat to get a rich caramelized flavor on the outside, with the traditional vanilla …
Did you ever feast on Lofthouse cookies in elementary school? These were a huge hit for birthday and pizza parties as a kid and I’ll never get tired of their distinctive pillowy texture and sugary frosting! To celebrate National Sprinkle Day, I decided to try recreating these beloved cookies at home – homemade frosting and …
Wish you could be at the Walt Disney World reopening but don’t want to risk it? During quarantine you can bring home the #DisneyMagic to you with homemade Dole Whip! This recipe is straight from Disney itself and is a crowd favorite – it’s at a bunch of the Disney parks, but I’ve always gotten …
Anyone else a huge fan of the Starbucks lemon poundcake? It’s my favorite bakery item and I love getting myself a slice as a treat. It turns out with a few simple ingredients, you can make a similar lemon poppy seed loaf at home by yourself! While it’s technically a pound cake, the lemon flavor …