Tahini Carmelitas
I actually had never used tahini until a couple of years ago, but it has quickly become one of my favorite baking ingredients. I like it best in very sweet desserts like brownies, or paired [...]
Chai Cake with Orange Curd and Cinnamon Frosting
I drink chai at all times of the year, but the warming blend of spices is a must for me in the winter months. This soft and fluffy cake is infused with a blend of [...]
Red Velvet Skillet Cookie
Skillet cookies are the perfect dessert for sharing, and red velvet is always a popular choice for Valentine’s Day. This recipe is basically a red velvet cake turned into a skillet cookie. It’s best eaten [...]
White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Ever since I was a teenager, one of the most exciting things to me about the holidays was seeing the new Christmas Cookies magazine that Better Homes and Gardens releases every year. One of [...]
Bourbon Eggnog Muffins with Brown Sugar Streusel
Most people either love or hate eggnog. Personally I prefer thinner eggnog with extra nutmeg and a strong dose of Wild Turkey bourbon. I’ve tried to capture those holiday flavors in these muffins, with [...]
Sweet Potato Pie with Hazelnut Pecan Gingerbread Crumble
Here is what I have been working on for Thanksgiving week! I have become really interested in slab pies recently, so this started out as one, but since we are having small Thansgivings [...]
Maple Bourbon Pecan Caramel Rolls
There is nothing better in the cold months than warm cinnamon rolls straight from the oven. These caramel sticky rolls top that experience, with toasty pecans and thick, maple-bourbon flavored caramel. Though they have a [...]
Chocolate Chili Mini Bundt Cakes
In the colder months, I always want to eat things that are warming - soups, hot chocolate, baked goods that are full of spices. Hot chocolate favored with chili powder and cinnamon is [...]
Pumpkin Pancakes with Maple Pumpkin Spice Whipped Butter
There is no better fall breakfast than pumpkin pancakes! These are light and fluffy and full of pumpkin and spice. If you are serving them to company, you can make them a little fancier by [...]
Chai Infused Pear Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze
When it comes to my favorite fall drink, I would have to choose chai. I love the combination of strong black tea and milk with cardamom. I usually have at least two cups during [...]