Category: Breads & Desserts
-
Dashing through the dough: Holiday Gingerbread loaf

I like to claim myself the chaotic Loaf Queen when it comes to whipping up a quick and easy dessert with minimal ingredients on hand. Why loaf, you ask? Because in the dessert world, I feel like loaves are the unsung heroes—easy, unpretentious, and secretly plotting to overthrow the cake brigade. I was definitely in…
-
Orange you excited for these Orange Almond Muffins?!

The latter part of 2023 has been a little rough on me so I’d taken a break from baking, but today I felt inspired and in a muffin mood – behold the bright, citrusy goodness that are these orange almond muffins! Something about the holiday season puts me in the mood for citrus-nutty breads and…
-
Apple-tizing Fall-Themed Cake

As September comes to an end, fall makes its entrance as the best season of the year and today I had an strong hankering for all things apple. The aroma that fills the kitchen while this delicious cake bakes is irresistible, totally eclipsing a candle and the recipe is a easy-peasy. The most time-consuming part?…
-
A Mash made in heaven: Cheesy Mashed Potato Bread

August has been crazy busy and I haven’t really baked in my kitchen all month, so what else to make first than a mega comfort food mash up?? This recipe combines all my faves – cheese, mashed potatoes, and bread (duh)! Two ingredient dough and ten minutes in the oven, I’m partly obsessed with this…
-
Everything (bagel) is better with bacon: Cheddar Bacon stuffed biscuits

Looking for a bite-sized brunchy snack? Look no further! This savory treat is filled with cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and topped with everything bagel seasoning. Pop them in the oven for 30 minutes and you got mini bites of greatness! Bottomless mimosas not included. To pair with the bites, I suggest a nice dip like…
-
Cinna-Sugar Symphony: Sweet Focaccia Bread

“And in the morning? I’m making waffles focaccia!” I woke up today with an intense craving for focaccia for breakfast, but not our usual cheesy savory recipes. This time, I wanted it on the sweet side. Think – cinnamon roll flatbread. I found this delicious recipe from food blogger My Colombian Recipes and the baker…
-
Zest up your life: Yummy Lemon Bars

We all know the saying: when life gives you lemons, make lemon bars! Or something like that. I figured with it being the hottest month of the year it’s time for a chilled, sweet, and tangy dessert – these lemon bars were just the fix we needed! While this dessert is usually served on the…
-
Pesto Perfection : Savory Focaccia Bread

Pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and bread…this combination can do no wrong. This bake’s inspiration came from a craving I had for focaccia that was a little on the saucier side (usually I stick to a cheesy garlic parmesan focaccia which is also a banger btw), and noticed there was an untouched jar of pesto in my…
-
Herb-alicious! Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

Perfect party snack, appetizer, or a whole meal if you’re like me and can’t stop yourself from finishing this whole loaf alone! This fragrant pull apart bread was garlicky, cheesy, and ready in less than 30 minutes. The recipe came from instagram cooking account “CookTube” and while I couldn’t find a round loaf like they…
-
Wickedly Delicious Cinnamon Bread

This is one of my all time favorite loaves to make when I’m craving something warm, sweet, and comforting. This recipe is practically foolproof – I’ve made it countless times and it never misses! The recipe comes from The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook, a gem I scored from Barnes&Noble and I HIGHLY recommend. If you’re…