Alright, friend, if you’re after a Christmas cookie that goes beyond the same old sugar or gingerbread stuff (don’t get me wrong, I love those too, but…) let’s talk about these hazelnut cookies sprinkled with sea salt. There’s a good chance you’ll get requests for seconds before the first batch has even cooled. The first…
Let Me Tell You About These Christmas Lofthouse Cookies First off—yep, I am one of those people who has to bake a ton of cookies during December (even when I’m low-key exhausted from stringing lights and untangling tinsel). Lofthouse-style cookies kinda became my thing after my cousin brought a batch to our family get-together one…
Let’s Talk About This Whipped Feta Wonder So—last Christmas, I was scrambling to bring something “fancy but not fussy” to my sister’s holiday shindig. Amid the cheese boards, I kinda just wanted something that looked, well, a bit flashier. Enter: Whipped Feta Dip with Honey, Pistachios & Cranberries. Oh, by the way, those cranberries? My…
So, What’s the Deal with My Christmas Stuffed Pork Tenderloin? Hey there! Okay, I have to tell you: this recipe is basically the centerpiece my family expects each Christmas, even if all I want to do is put my feet up and eat cookies. But I’ll admit, the first time I made it, I was…
Pull Up a Chair—Let’s Talk Carrot Cake Cookies You know that feeling when you want carrot cake but not the whole ceremony? Well, one rainy Saturday, while procrastinating laundry (classic move for me), I decided to just bake the essence of carrot cake into cookies. No layers, no fuss, just those familiar flavors in a…
Honestly, This Apple Brown Betty Brings Me Back Let me tell you, if autumn tasted like anything, it’d be a warm bowl of Apple Brown Betty. I first made this on a chilly afternoon when I was supposed to be prepping for finals but, well, cooking just felt way more important (I’m sure you get…
So Here’s the Scoop: Why I’m Obsessed With This Cake You know how sometimes you just get a craving that punches you right in the sweet tooth? That’s sort of how Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake invaded my kitchen, and honestly, my entire family’s waistlines. The first time I made this, my roommate (back in uni…
Alright, Let’s Chat Gingerbread (with a Side of Nostalgia) If you’ve ever craved the smell of Christmas in July—I mean, who hasn’t?—these easy homemade gingerbread cookies are the ticket. Every time I bake them, I end up covered in flour, giggling with my niece (who has a habit of sneaking tiny bits of dough). Oddly,…
The Story Behind My Chocolate Yule Log Cake (It’s Not Always Pretty) Alright, so let me just say outright—there’s no way to make a Chocolate Yule Log Cake without getting at least a little messy. At least not in my kitchen (and I’ve tried). I remember the first time I tried this for Christmas Eve—it…
Let Me Tell You About My Oops-I-Forgot-the-Beef Stroganoff You know how some recipes sort of sneak up on you and then stick around forever? That’s how this Creamy Sausage Stroganoff Recipe ended up in my regular line-up. I remember the first time I tried it—honestly, I’d planned to make the classic beef version, but all…