Dessert

Let’s get real. It’s fall y’all! The season of sweater weather, pumpkin everything, and snacks that warm your heart and soul. But let’s talk about the underdog of fall desserts — mini pecan pies. You heard me right. I get it if your mind immediately drifts to a time when your grandma forced her lumpy, overly sweet version on you. Perhaps you even rolled your eyes so hard they got stuck that way. But trust me, if you stay with me here, I’m about to change things up. Honestly, I didn’t even like pecan pie until I *made* one myself. … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, folks, as I sit here nervously watching the dark clouds roll in, threatening to unleash their torrential downpour any minute now, I can’t help but feel that the entire universe is conspiring to keep me from the one thing that brings me pure bliss — cheesecake. If sunshine were a dessert, it would undoubtedly be a New York Style Cheesecake. But today? Oh, wilted rain clouds, how dare you! You better give me a break because I’ve got some serious cheesecake business to attend to. Growing up, I was that kid who loathed all things creamy … Read more

Let’s Get Real I need to confess something right off the bat: I didn’t always feel this way about cheesecake. In fact, during my childhood, I was firmly in the camp that considered cream cheese a cruel trick as far as desserts went. Give me chocolate chip cookies or a good ol’ brownie any day – but cheesecake? No thanks! That said, life has a funny way of throwing culinary curveballs our way. One fateful afternoon, while it was pouring outside, I decided to give Cheesecake another chance. And let me tell you, it was love at first slice! It … Read more

Let’s Get Real Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! If you follow my blog, you know I’m a sucker for all things cozy and delicious, especially as the leaves turn from lush green to a crisp autumn orange. We’re talking cozy sweaters, flannel shirts, and one particular baked good that gets me giddy every time — pumpkin bread. Yes, I know pumpkin spice is probably the most overhyped flavor trend in existence (thanks, Instagram), but hear me out. There is something incredibly magical about the warm spices, the sweet aroma that fills the house, and the first bite of moist, fluffy … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, friends, can we talk about the weather for a hot second? I mean, I’m one of those people who desperately clings to the last rays of warm sunshine until they bid me adieu for the year. So when the frost creeps in, and it starts to snow, I feel like I’m living in a snow globe. The holidays are here, which means everything’s covered in glittering white, and while I’m usually all in for that, what I really crave is something sweet and cozy to warm my soul. And you know what’s been bringing me joy … Read more

Let’s Get Real So here we are, deep into cheesecake season, where the world’s most delicious confection objects to my good intentions of “just one slice.” Let’s be honest: Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake is an ambitious recipe and a guilty pleasure rolled into one. Do I roll my eyes at cheesecakes made in all shapes and sizes? Sure, but not at this one. And if I’m being completely transparent, I might have a slight obsession with this dessert. I mean, I’m pretty sure it’s illegal to resist a slice of this creamy, dreamy, chocolate-cherry delight. But let’s rewind. When I was … Read more

Let’s Get Real Sometimes a recipe just haunts you from the shadows of your childhood. You can almost hear your mom screaming because you dared to touch that precariously stacked plate of cookies. Chocolate Meringue Cookies, in particular, have both terrified and thrilled me since I was that kid sneaking extra desserts from the cookie jar. I mean, what’s not to love? They’re sweet, they’re crunchy, and they’re somehow both airy and indulgent. But back in the day, I was convinced that any meringue had a grumpy witch attached to it, ready to cast a spell if I so much … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, here’s the deal: I spent the last week living in a dark, rainy cloud which, let’s be real, made me feel like I was starring in my own coming-of-age indie film. You know the kind, where the protagonist figures out that life’s too short to eat bad cake and starts whipping up magic in the kitchen instead? Well, I decided to channel that vibe by diving deep into a recipe that’s as nostalgic as it is delicious: Chocolate Depression Cake. Now, hold the eye rolls and the “that sounds sad” comments — trust me! This cake … Read more

Let’s Get Real Oh boy, let me tell you about my relationship with cake—specifically, Chocolate Depression Cake. It’s like the moment I discovered this treasure, my life hit a new low—just kidding, it hit a new high! The weather outside is currently as moody as a toddler who just lost their favorite toy (which means it’s dark, cold, and dreary) and honestly, who wouldn’t want to dive into a slice of rich, chocolatey goodness just to bask in a little comfort? Now, I’ll admit that I never thought I’d be making a cake named “depression.” I mean, what’s that about? … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, everyone. Let’s talk Southern Tea Cake Cookies. Now, let me start off by saying I didn’t grow up in the South, but I’m pretty sure I was supposed to. From the moment I tasted my first tea cake, it felt like a sweet hug from an aunt I didn’t know I had. Honestly, if you were to ask me to describe these cookies in a single word, I’d inevitably choose “magic.” They are soft, sweet, and slightly vanilla-scented creatures that belong in your hand while you rock on a porch, sipping sweet tea, and listening to … Read more