If there’s one thing I look forward to every year, it’s the start of pumpkin spice baking recipes season. You know what I’m talking about—that magical time when cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves take over every coffee shop, every grocery store aisle, and every cozy kitchen. And honestly? I’m not mad about it. Fall baking is my happy place. The oven warms up the house, the smell of spices fills the air, and there’s always a kid (or three) sneaking into the kitchen to ask, “Are they ready yet?” Cookies cooling on the counter somehow feel like the most welcoming version … Read more

If you think healthy snacks have to taste like cardboard, allow me to prove you deliciously wrong. These Greek Yogurt Bites are everything you want in a sweet pick-me-up: creamy, nutty, just the right amount of chocolate, and perfectly portioned so you don’t feel like you’re overdoing it. Honestly? They’re the snack I reach for when I want to feel like I’m indulging, but without the sugar crash later. The first time I whipped up these Frozen Greek Yogurt peanut butter bites, I made them as an after-school treat for my kids. Fast-forward a few months, and now I have … Read more

If there’s one cookie that can turn a regular Tuesday into a full-on celebration of life, it’s these gooey bourbon browned butter chocolate chip cookies. Soft, chewy, a little smoky, with melty puddles of chocolate and that irresistible hit of bourbon… these might just be my favorite cookie ever. Now, if you’ve been hanging around my blog for a while, you already know I’ve got a thing for bourbon. Especially fat washed bourbon — the magical little trick that turns everyday whiskey into liquid gold. I first introduced the method in my Fig Manhattan cocktail recipe (still one of my … Read more

If you’re hunting for Afternoon Dessert Ideas, stop right here: cinnamon sugar blondies are the warm, cozy bar treat you didn’t know you needed in your life. Imagine chewy, golden squares with just the right balance of cinnamon spice and honey-sweet comfort. They’re ridiculously easy to make, wildly delicious, and, IMO, the kind of recipe you’ll bake once and then wonder how you ever lived without. Whether you’re whipping them up as Desserts To Give To Neighbors, planning Cute Baking Gifts, or just craving Quick Fall Treats, this recipe ticks all the boxes. Soft, chewy, and blanketed with that irresistible … Read more