homemade & local eats
Toasted Lemon Blackberry Meringue Cupcakes are one of my favorite desserts I’ve made to date! These are absolutely stunning and equally delicious, and are the perfect dessert to impress. The cupcake itself is made of a lemon base filled with blackberry compote, and decorated with toasted meringue. Note to self, be careful with a kitchen …
On those days that I need a really quick breakfast to take on-the-go, these Chocolate Chip Muffins fit the bill! I’m obsessed with how good these muffins are and they’re so easy to make. Just a chocolate batter with jumbo chocolate chips (jumbo makes all the difference, trust me). So good and perfect if you’ve …
Lemon and Blueberry Macarons are simply perfection! This is one of my favorite flavor combos for a dessert, and they pair so well together in these tiny little treats. The lemon blueberry curd really gives the macarons a pop of flavor, and they feel super light and refreshing. This is only the second time I’ve …
Blood Orange Cake is THE dessert to make if you want to up your baking game! It’s easier to make than you’d think, with just a vanilla cake topped with blood orange slices. Think pineapple upside down cake, but with the sweet tartness of blood orange! It’s beautiful to look at and a pretty simple …
Pavlova is one of those desserts that I’ve always admired but never had the courage to try making myself! Made with meringue, the perfect pavlova is crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. It’s incredibly light, and you can play with whatever flavors you want – I went for classic mini …
Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing! Thin Mints are my absolute favorite (I mean, there’s really just no comparison) and these homemade ones are easy to make and taste just as good as the real thing. They’re perfect for if you want to control the ingredients going into your cookies, or if you …
Hawaiian Butter Mochi is one of the best gluten-free desserts out there! Mochiko flour gives it a perfectly chewy texture, and the vanilla, butter, and coconut flavors are subtle and blend perfectly together without being overly sweet. You can opt for shredded coconut on top to enhance the tropical flavor, but I chose to keep …
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the perfect dish for the cold winter months! All your favorite flavors of a baked potato in one steaming, cozy bowl of soup. Top with cheddar, bacon bits, and chives for one of the most indulgent soups you’ll ever have!
World Nutella Day is this weekend and if you know me, you know that Nutella is one of my absolute favorite foods! I love adding Nutella to everything, and the chocolate hazelnut flavor is perfect in these cupcakes. They’re made with a chocolate cupcake base, filled with Nutella, topped with Nutella buttercream, and garnished with …
Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, which means ALL the red-and-white themed desserts and pastries! Raspberry and chocolate are my go-to flavors this time of the year, and they’re incredible together in these Raspberry Chocolate Mini Tarts! The chocolate crusts are the perfect vessel for delicious vanilla pastry cream, topped with raspberries …
