Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
This Crème Brûlée Cheesecake combines a rich, velvety smooth cheesecake with the signature caramelized crunchy sugar found in traditional crème brûlée. This luxurious combination features a vanilla cheesecake that sits on top of a buttery graham cracker crust. The cheesecake is then topped with a layer of sugar that gets torched to create a delicate crunchy layer of…
Spritz Cookies
These Bear Spritz Cookies are rich, buttery and taste similar to a delicate shortbread. These cookies are a classic treat and so fun to make during the holiday season. They are classically known for their tender, sweet flavor and are enhanced with vanilla and almond extract.
Salt Bread
These Salt Bread rolls, also known as Shio Pan in Japanese and Sogeum-ppang in Korean, are a delicious fluffy, buttery roll with a crisp, salted crust. The bread is a cross between croissants, milk bread and soft dinner rolls. These are best enjoyed fresh, hot out of the oven. These rolls are widely popular and…
Christmas Tree Cakes
These Christmas Tree Cakes are a homemade version of the classic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes. Soft, vanilla cake is filled with a marshmallow filling, then coated in white chocolate and decorated with a sprinkle of the iconic green sprinkles and red stripes. These cakes are so fun to make and you truly can’t beat…
Pumpkin Pecan Pie
This Pumpkin Pecan Pie is rich and full of all the cozy pumpkin spice flavors. It is an elevated version of the classic pumpkin pie featuring a buttery pecan pie topping and marshmallow meringue. Each bite has a delicious creamy pumpkin custard, rich, crunchy pecans and toasted marshmallow topping.
Apple Pie Almond Croissant Cheesecake
This Apple Pie Almond Croissant Cheesecake is inspired by the famous French almond croissants. This cheesecake has a velvety smooth cheesecake filling layered with a rich almond croissant filling and homemade apple pie filling. The cheesecake is then topped with toasted almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar. This cheesecake will make your entire house…
Chicken Caesar Tortilla Cups
These Chicken Caesar Tortilla Cups are a fun twist on the classic chicken caesar salad. Small tortilla shells are baked in a muffin tin until crisp, then filled with pan fried chicken and homemade caesar salad with plenty of dressing and freshly grated parmesan cheese. These chicken caesar tortilla cups combine all of the flavors…
Pumpkin Chai Tiramisu
This Pumpkin Chai Tiramisu is a delicious cozy, fall twist on the classic tiramisu. This tiramisu features layers of ladyfingers dipped in a rich chai tea concentrate, and creamy spiced pumpkin filling. The dessert is finished with a layer of homemade whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin spiced cocoa powder. Tiramisu is one of…
Pumpkin Almond Croissant Muffins
These Pumpkin Almond Croissant Muffins are a fall twist on the famous almond croissant. Soft fluffy pumpkin muffins are stuffed with a rich frangipane filling (almond croissant filling), then topped with thinly sliced almonds that get lightly toasted in the oven. A sprinkle of powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch to these muffins.
Gingerbread Loaf
This Gingerbread Loaf is soft, tender and deeply flavored with all of the warm, cozy spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. The gingerbread loaf is sweetened with a blend of rich brown sugar and sweet molasses. A swirl of sweet cheesecake filling cuts through the center of the loaf, adding a luscious texture and beautiful…
Apple Pie Baklava
This Apple Pie Baklava combines tender, buttery cinnamon sugar apple pie filling with layers of crisp honey-soaked phyllo pastry and finely chopped cinnamon sugar nuts. This twist on baklava is a cozy, decadent dessert. Enjoy a slice warm as is, or add a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate dessert. This apple pie baklava…
Garlic Knots
These homemade Garlic Knots are pillowy soft and are bursting with delicious buttery garlic flavor. These rolls only require one 60 minute rise before being shaped into garlic knots and brushed with a buttery garlic herb butter. The garlic knots bake until light golden brown, then are brushed with more melted butter and freshly grated…
Pecan Pie Cheesecake
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake combines a classic New York Style cheesecake with a delicious, sweet caramelized pecan pie filling and topping. Velvety smooth cheesecake batter is poured on top of a brown sugar cinnamon graham cracker crust, then layered with a rich pecan pie filling. After baking, the pecan pie cheesecake is topped with a…
Apple Coffee Cake
This soft and fluffy Apple Coffee Cake has a delicious layer of sweet, crisp, cinnamon sugar apples in the center of an apple cider brown sugar cake. This cake is easy to make and only takes a few minutes to mix together. This Apple Coffee Cake makes a wonderful breakfast or brunch treat. Here is…
Pecan Pie Brownies
These pecan pie brownies combine fudgy, chocolatey brownies with rich pecan pie filling. The brownies are parbaked then topped with a delicious buttery, caramelized pecan pie mixture before baking for a few extra minutes. The pecans get lightly toasted in the oven, creating a delicious blend of flavors and textures. Here is what you will…
Chicken and Biscuits
This Sunday’s supper I’m sharing my chicken and biscuits. This meal is hearty and comforting featuring cheddar garlic biscuits that sit on top of a thick, creamy chicken soup. Tender, seasoned chicken is pan fried then simmered together with a blend of vegetables in a rich, creamy homemade gravy. Flaky, golden brown biscuits top off…
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
This Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting features a rich, moist bread topped with plenty of velvety smooth cream cheese frosting. The pumpkin bread is made with brown butter, which adds a rich, caramel-like taste that complements the pumpkin and cozy fall spices really well. The pumpkin bread has a soft, tender crumb that stays…
Pecan Pie Coffee Cake
This Pecan Pie Coffee Cake combines a soft, fluffy brown sugar cake with a layer of pecan pie filling in the center. The coffee cake is topped with a cinnamon sugar pecan streusel topping and a drizzle of vanilla icing. This cake comes together in just a few minutes and makes for a delicious breakfast…
Apple Fritter Muffins
These Apple Fritter Muffins are an easy baked handheld version of the classic fried apple fritters. Moist, tender muffins are made with the just the right amount of cinnamon sugar and plenty of crisp, sweet apples tossed directly into the muffin batter. The muffins are topped with a sweet vanilla glaze after baking. These muffins…
Jumbo Soft Pretzels
These Jumbo Soft Pretzels only require one rise and are truly easy to make. These pretzels have a warm, soft interior with a golden brown chewy crust. These pretzels are generously sized and perfect for sharing at get togethers with family and friends. Serve these pretzels with beer cheese, ground mustard, or your favorite dipping…
Chocolate Chip Rolls
These pillowy soft chocolate chip rolls are made with a rich brioche dough and plenty of chocolate chips. The rolls require one 60 minute rise and a quick second rise while the oven preheats. Each bite is filled with fluffy bread stuffed with melted chocolate chips. Serve these warm for the most delicious soft and…
Pumpkin Cheesecake Focaccia
This Pumpkin Cheesecake Focaccia can be made with my same day yeast, or my easy no knead sourdough focaccia recipe. Pillowy focaccia bread is made with pumpkin puree and has a buttery cinnamon sugar layer swirled through the center. After baking the open bubbly crumb is stuffed with pockets of cheesecake filling, then the pumpkin…
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
This soft and fluffy pumpkin coffee cake is a delicious breakfast or brunch treat on a cozy fall morning. The pumpkin coffee cake has an incredibly moist and tender crumb thanks to the full cup of pumpkin and addition of sour cream in the cake batter. A layer of brown sugar cinnamon is swirled through…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
These soft Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins combine a delicious spiced pumpkin muffin with a sweet cream cheese filling. These muffins can be made in one bowl and take less than 20 minutes to bake. Top the muffins with a drizzle of caramel before serving, or enjoy as is. These pumpkin muffins make a delicious breakfast…
Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Soup
This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini Soup is a delicious cozy soup that can be made in under 30 minutes. This rich, creamy soup broth is made of fresh garlic, chicken broth, a splash of heavy cream, and a hint of tomato paste for added depth of flavor. The soup is loaded with seasoned chicken, sun-dried…