Recipes For You

Here are some of my tried-and-true recipes. Each is a delicious addition to your baking arsenal and is sure to delight your family and friends. An added bonus is that you can utilize many of the kitchen tools found in your baking kits! Enjoy!

Lemon Curd

Tue, May 09, 23

For me, lemon curd is a must have pantry staple. It is a bright, colorful concoction that is extremely versatile. Lemon curd can be used as a filli...

    Flourless Chocolate Cake

    Wed, Feb 22, 23

    There are a handful of recipes that I have in my baking arsenal that never disappoint. This flourless chocolate cake is my “go to” recipe for when...

      Raspberry Sauce

      Tue, Feb 21, 23

      I highly recommend pairing this tangy raspberry sauce with the rich flourless chocolate cake (see separate recipe). However, it pairs equally well ...

        Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread

        Fri, Oct 21, 22

        The moment there is a crispness in the air and a changing of the leaves, I pour myself a cup of coffee, add a dash of cinnamon, and start to dream ...

          How To Make Homemade Yogurt (Step By Step)

          Thu, Oct 06, 22

          Homemade yogurt is not as daunting a task as you may think. All you need is good quality milk, a starter (such as a few teaspoons of store bought y...

            Peach Galette

            Tue, Jul 19, 22

            A fruit galette is a tart whose star ingredients are a fresh fruit filling and a buttery pastry dough. A galette is not baked in a pie plate or tar...

              Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake

              Mon, Jun 27, 22

              Whenever I have guests staying at the house, my “go to” breakfast bake is a coffee cake. This rich cake was not specifically invented but evolved o...

                Coconut Macaroons

                Mon, Jun 06, 22

                There is some controversy over the exact origin of macaroons. However, most food historians believe the macaroon’s humble beginnings date back to a...

                  Classic French Apple Tart

                  Thu, Apr 28, 22

                  Making an elegant French dessert really is as easy as making apple pie! The ingredients in this tart are easy to find - including the apples - but...

                    Royal Icing

                    Thu, Apr 28, 22

                    Originally known as ‘egg white’ icing, this confection’s name was changed to royal icing after Queen Victoria’s large, elaborate wedding cake was d...

                      Classic Sugar Cookies

                      Mon, Apr 25, 22

                      Not as unextraordinary as the name implies, a classic sugar cookie can be served for almost any occasion or holiday. It can be dressed up with bea...

                        Perfect Pie Crust

                        Fri, Mar 18, 22

                        Making pie crust from scratch is not as difficult as it seems - you just need to incorporate a few tips & techniques!  First, start with cold i...

                          Peaches and Cream Pie

                          Fri, Mar 18, 22

                          Peach pie is a classic Southern dessert that is sure to become a family favorite. You can serve this any time of year by using canned peaches - but...

                            Blueberry Streusel Muffins

                            Fri, Mar 18, 22

                            These easy muffins are a perfect treat for brunch or breakfast. No electric mixer is required - just mix the ingredients, pop them in the oven, &am...