Dessert

Let’s Get Real Alright, gather ‘round my summer-loving friends, because I’m about to drop the coolest (pun totally intended) recipe that will make you forget all about that overly sugary, artificially flavored, popsicle nonsense you’ve been buying from the store. Let’s chat about Coconut Chocolate Popsicles. Sounds fancy, right? Well, guess what? These beauties are as simple as they come, and yet, they taste like a mini-vacation in every single bite. The weather has been a wild ride lately. One minute, it’s like I’m living in a steamy tropical paradise, and the next, it feels like the Arctic tundra has … Read more

Let’s Get Real Ah, chocolate cherry cookies — the kind of dessert that literally makes me feel like I’m winning at life every time I bake them. You know those days when you’re sitting inside, staring out at the gloomy weather (thanks, Mother Nature), and all you can think about is putting your face in a tub of ice cream? Yeah, I was there. But instead of throwing in the towel, I decided to channel my inner pastry chef and created some rich, fudgy chocolate cherry cookies that would make even the most hardcore cookie skeptics weep tears of joy. … Read more

Let’s Get Real Oh, boy! The weather outside is frightful, and inside my kitchen is…well, a little chaotic, to be honest. Can someone explain to me why I decided to bake Biscoff cupcakes on a day when a gloomy cloud of gray seems to have settled over my entire life? Maybe I was channeling my inner cupcake warrior, determined to summon light and joy into the darkness with sugar and spice. Or maybe I just needed an excuse to eat more frosting! Either way, these cupcakes have won me over in ways I never expected. Let’s rewind a bit. Growing … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, let’s talk about lemon bars. You know those tangy, custardy squares that practically dance on your tongue and make you feel like you’ve just taken a sunbath in lemony bliss? Yeah, those. Growing up, my mom made them every summer, and I’m pretty sure she did it just to torture my taste buds. I mean, why would a kid want anything to do with something that zings you awake like a slap from a citrus-fueled ninja? Fast forward to today, and here I am, slathering in lemon juice like it’s nobody’s business. I’ve turned into a … Read more

**Intro — Let’s Get Real** Okay, let’s be honest for a second. For years, I thought panna cotta was some kind of fancy-schmancy Italian food that required a culinary degree from an elite school. I mean, the name alone sounds like I should be sitting at a white tablecloth restaurant, judging whether I can pay my mortgage after one dinner. But when I finally decided to buckle down and give this dreamy dessert a go, I ended up face-deep in a creamy cloud of happiness—and I think you will too. Let’s talk about this so-called “simple” dessert. A little cream … Read more

Let’s Get Real All right, let’s talk about the weather first. Why is everyone pretending like it’s not the moodiest thing on the planet? One minute it’s raining, and then bam — the sun is interrogating me from behind the clouds. You know what this means? I’m itching for something sweet and luxurious that can distract me from the ridiculousness outside. Enter the Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Roll: it’s as if summer, my childhood memories, and that last slice of cake I sneaked in the fridge collided in the best way possible. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Have I been … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, let me set the stage for you. It’s one of those chilly fall days where the wind whispers sweet nothings through the trees, and you can practically smell the harvest. On days like these, I find myself dreaming of wrapping my hands around a warm cookie fresh out of the oven, and let me tell you, I’m not talking about just any cookie. Nope. I’m talking about Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies that hit that perfect sweet spot between chewy brownie goodness and that classic cookie crunch. What does that even mean? Well, it’s like if … Read more

Let’s Get Real Okay, friends, gather ‘round because we need to talk about something life-changing. It’s called Limoncello Lemon Gelato Cream, and if you haven’t tried it yet, well, you’re officially living under a rock. Picture this: It’s a hot summer day, you’re lounging by the pool, and the only thing between you and pure bliss is a big ol’ scoop of this heavenly concoction. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Now, let’s be real for a second. I was never a fan of gelato or ice cream growing up. I know, I know—cue the gasps and horror! … Read more

Let’s get real. Summer is my jam, and if you live anywhere with a hint of warm weather (or a good air conditioner), you probably know exactly why. It’s all about the BBQs, the hanging out by the pool, and for those of us about to descend into their seasonal obsession, the peaches. Yes, I said it. Peaches. Sweet, juicy, soft on the tongue, and packed with enough flavor to make your taste buds dance like nobody’s watching. Honestly, who could resist that? As a kid, I’d wrinkingly scrunch my nose at peaches. It’s true—I hated them. I thought they … Read more

Let’s Get Real Okay, let me just start by saying: summer isn’t all sunshine and daisies. There are hot days where the thought of turning on the oven makes me feel like I’m signing up for a slow roast. Not a fan! But then I stumbled upon pan-fried peaches, and all of a sudden I was a summer-loving, sun-chasing, fruit-cooking enthusiast. Yes, I was that person at the farmer’s market, clutching my bag of peaches and exclaiming, “I’m going to fry these!” To the bewildered looks from the other shoppers, I sheepishly added, “It’s a thing, I swear.” If you’re … Read more