Dried fruit and sliced almonds give this Holiday Fruit Cake amazing flavor and texture. With its warm spices and a delightfully boozy bourbon backdrop, this take on fruit cake will add magic and merriment to your holiday season.
Until my romance-writer friend Rebecca mentioned that she was writing a Christmas story featuring a magical fruit cake, the idea of baking this holiday dessert had never, ever occurred to me….
Tart and sweet with a brilliant golden hue, this rich Hot Lemon Sauce adds bright color and zing to nearly any dessert.
My search for the perfect lemon dessert sauce began when my mom told me that my grandmother always served hot lemon sauce over homemade gingerbread….
These Strawberry Oat Muffins deliver bursts of fresh strawberry goodness in tender, hint-of-vanilla packaging. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack time, this quick and easy recipe produces flavorful, delightfully textured muffins that disappear in a flash.
These days, I can’t walk past the deep red, succulent strawberries at the farmer’s market without buying a flat. While I love to bake, I confess that I’d rather eat summer fruit fresh and simple rather than bake with it….
Smooth and indulgent, this Vanilla Raspberry Cheesecake hides a surprise layer of tart raspberry filling in the center. Decorative heart embellishments add flair to this petite, delicious cheesecake.
We didn’t go on vacation for Spring Break this year, so my kids made lists of activities to fill our week. As the days went by, we checked off things like going to beach, visiting the Exploratorium, riding our bikes, and watching movies….
Tender and irresistible, these tangy Lemon Blondies burst with bold citrus flavor. Smooth, creamy lemon frosting adds sweetness and zing to these easy-to-prepare treats.
The last time we went out of town, I left some Lemon Blondies for our pet sitters to nibble on while they played with our cat and fed our fish….
Add some sunshine to your day with these bright and flavorful Orange-Almond Muffins. With plenty of fresh orange zest and juice, as well as crunchy, nutty sliced almonds, this simple recipe comes together quickly and easily without skimping on taste.
Until my daughter and her friend decided they wanted to make some Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes, I didn’t bake much with oranges. I love sinking my teeth into sweet, juicy orange wedges, and I never saw any reason to move beyond my enjoyment of this simple, succulent snack….
Sweet and tangy, this straight-up Rhubarb Pie shines a spotlight on the tantalizing flavor of rhubarb’s bright crimson stalks. A rich buttery pastry crust provides the perfect backdrop for this pleasantly sour filling.
When I started thinking about our Pi Day plans for this year (March 14 or, more appropriately, 3.14), I realized that I couldn’t remember the last time I’d baked a pie….
Dress up a simple, wholesome snack of Peanut Butter Apple Slices by piping creamy peanut butter in small spirals atop crisp, tart apples. Sprinkling toppings like mini chocolate chips, toasted coconut, or raisins over these apple-tizers adds to the fun of this easy, healthy snack.
As I slathered peanut butter on apple slices the other day, my older daughter Eliza piped beautiful buttercream spirals on the chocolate cupcakes she’d baked. After watching her for a moment, I took a closer look at the peanut butter and realized that its smooth and creamy frosting-like texture would pipe onto apple slices like a dream!…
