Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is the epitome of summer: tart rhubarb is balanced with strawberries and sweetened with maple syrup. I didn’t realize how polarizing rhubarb was until a few years ago. In my experience and upbringing, rhubarb was the epitome of a seasonal treat: rhubarb muffins, cakes, breads, Sangria…rhubarb recipes have always been something to relish before the colorful rhizome’s seasonRead more ->

Italian Lemon Cake

This Italian Lemon Cake is pure lemon perfection. A slightly sweet lemon cake is drenched in a lemon syrup offering mouth puckering goodness in every bite.  Amalfi Sunshine I had the very great privilege of traveling to the Amalfi Coast last summer, the summer of 2019: right before Covid 19 completely uprooted and shifted how we all approach traveling. To say I’m grateful to haveRead more ->

Mom’s Amaretto Creams

an amaretto cream topped with mixed berries and mint

My Mom’s Amaretto Creams are truly the most delicious dessert I’ve ever had. Fluffy, creamy clouds of amaretto nirvana are topped with fresh macerated berries. This delicious recipe for my Mom’s Amaretto Creams was first featured in my story about her in my Kitchen Memoirs series. Head on over to her story for more delicious recipes! Tried this recipe for my Mom’s Amaretto Creams andRead more ->

Raspberry Oat Crumble Bars

These Raspberry Oat Crumble Bars are a perfect wholesome breakfast! Raspberry jam is sandwiched between two scrumptious oat and seed crumbly layers. Equally delicious for early mornings or for a mid afternoon treat! Want to know what my FAVORITE thing in the entire world is?! Healthy breakfasts that could be mistaken as dessert. (Ok fine, I have a lot of favorite things, but this certainlyRead more ->

Roasted Banana Bars with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

A cooling rack topped with roasted banana bars with cream cheese frosting

These Roasted Banana Bars with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting are a sweet treat recipe you’ll make over and over. Bananas are roasted whole, caramelizing their flavors before even being baked in to a soft and tender cake. Brown butter and cream cheese are whipped together in this undeniably delicious frosting. Not quite ready to say goodbye to sweets? SAME. The holiday season was filledRead more ->

8 Desserts That Aren’t Apple or Pumpkin Pie

With Thanksgiving just one week away, it’s time to start thinking about a very important element of the meal that is often overlooked. LET’S TALK ABOUT DESSERT.  And no, I’m not talking about pumpkin, apple, or pecan pie. This year, impress your guests with a fun, seasonal, and delicious new twist on something sweet after the big meal. Take a look at this collection of 8Read more ->

Vegan Pumpkin Mousse

This Vegan Pumpkin Mousse is the perfect vegan dessert recipe for the holidays! With just a handful of delicious ingredients, this mousse is dairy free, vegan, paleo and keto friendly. A delicious sweet treat for any gathering! Thick, creamy, custardy… Doesn’t look vegan…does it? It sure is! This Pumpkin Mousse surpasses all expectations one could possibly have for a vegan dessert. I mean just lookRead more ->

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Oatmeal Crust

This Pumpkin Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Oatmeal Crust is what you’re bringing for dessert! It’s creamy, tart, and sweet with a warmth from the pumpkin and spices. The Graham Cracker Oatmeal Crust offers a buttery crunch to this positively addictive Pumpkin Cheesecake. There are a few things in life that make me as happy as cheesecake do. I would venture to guess many of youRead more ->

Healthy Ginger Pear Crumble

This Healthy Ginger Pear Crumble is a lightened up version of a favorite Fall dessert! Oats, nuts, and coconut serve as the base for the spiced maple crumble that tops the sweet and spicy pear mixture. Baked to perfection, this dessert recipe would be a fantastic addition to your holiday table! This time of year, I’m looking to hunker down, wear socks to bed, drinkRead more ->

National Homemade Cookie Day

IT’S NATIONAL HOMEMADE COOKIE DAY! And I’ll level with you. I’m ready for it. What is it about a warm, freshly baked, gooey, delicious homemade cookie? And because I heart you, I’ve rounded up 10 of my favorite homemade cookie recipes for you to try! Don’t try one. TRY THEM ALL. We live in a world where homemade cookies deserve more of our attention. Let’sRead more ->