Category: Breads & Desserts
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Apple Cheddar Artisan Bread

Today I woke up craving three things: apples, bread, and cheese. So I made this quick artisan apple cheddar bread, which is very much giving grilled cheese sandwich in a loaf. We got sweet Honeycrisp apple, melty cheddar, and a golden, crackly crust. It also takes minimal kneading and same-day proofing, basically everything I want…
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Back to School Banana Nut Muffins

Hello, August! With the start of school right around the corner brings the return of prepping all the meals and snacks to set everyone up for success. My family is always go-go-go in the mornings, and we live by the phrase: the best days start the night before, aka prepping is king. Starting with breakfast,…
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The Cinnamon Loaf That Made Me the Loaf Queen

Okay, remember the focaccia situation? The one where I got a little too ambitious with oven temps and nearly took out my own molars in pursuit of greatness? If not, check out my last post for a refresher. After that, I wanted to revisit an oldie but goodie recipe that has never, and I mean…
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Pepper Jelly Focaccia (Sweet, Spicy & Slightly Unhinged)

Okay, hear me out. Some of my favorite recipes happen because I’m trying to use up whatever’s been quietly judging me from the pantry. This time, it was a jar of pepper jelly. We bought it for grinder sandwiches one night (highly recommend), used approximately two hefty smears, and then… it just sat there. Nearly…
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Glazed Lemon Lime Bundt Cake

I’ve been meaning to get a bundt cake pan for the longest time. And then, of course, I ran right into one this weekend while shopping for something completely unrelated. It felt meant to be! Bundt cakes give me so much nostalgia. They showed up at so many family parties growing up. A classic, and…
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Festive Pear & Almond Olive Oil Bread

We’re in the final weeks of the year, and this is such a delightful time. Christmas excitement is at an all-time high, and the city is all lit up with sparkling lights and festive energy. Last year, I made glazed apple biscuits (check it out on my blog here), and this year I went with…
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Pie Who? Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cranberry Loaf

Have I mentioned they call me the Loaf Queen? Naturally, I had to bring you an easy Thanksgiving dessert loaf that’s got all the autumnal goodness you want. We’re talking deep pumpkin flavor, a tart cranberry punch, and a bright orange glaze that makes it look (and taste) way fancier than the effort it actually…
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Twist of Fate: Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels That Almost Didn’t Happen

Hello, February! I don’t know about you, but this year has started off incredibly busy! Between starting a new job, prepping for an upcoming move, and just plain old life stuff, I swear I blinked and suddenly we’re well into February. Shoutout to yerba mate tea for getting me this far. And thank goodness for…
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Holiday Morning Treat: Apple Pie Biscuits

No need to buy any holiday candles to spruce up your house—these Apple Pie Biscuits are the scent of the season! We got light, cakey biscuits infused with warm cinnamon apples, there’s no better way to set the holiday vibe. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving and want to kick off the morning with a bang or…
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Scary Good Chocolate Almond Muffins With A Twist

Happy almost Halloween! I’ve been counting down the days to spooky season, and it’s finally here. From binging on Halloween movies to decorating the house with pumpkins and spiders; this is my season! My proudest DIY decoration this year? An ode to horror: I framed some of my favorite classic movie posters and painted a…