Dessert

Let’s Get Real Oh, summer! That wondrous time of year when the only thing hotter than the sun is the heat coming off my kitchen floor when I’ve just run the oven – at least that’s what I tell myself while I ignore the fact that one step outside is enough to melt my sunscreen. So, here I am, sitting in my slightly-too-warm living room, staring out at that oppressive ball of fire in the sky and wondering if I should just plant myself on the couch with a bag of chips and a Netflix queue full of true crime … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, here’s the thing: summer is an unforgiving beast, like that sticky pair of shorts that clings to you on a scorching July day. And while I’d love to sit back and sip piña coladas while basking on a sandy beach, the reality is that I don’t have a tropical vacation budget (thank you, adulting!). But I have discovered a little culinary magic that fires up my taste buds and helps me cool down—Tropical Pineapple Lime Popsicles. Seriously, these frozen beauties are the DIY sunshine-in-your-hands experience you didn’t know you needed! Let me just say, as a … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright folks, gather ‘round because we need to talk about one of my latest obsessions: Tropical Kiwi Coconut Popsicles. Seriously, if you told me last summer that I’d be waxing poetic about fruity, frozen treats, I would have rolled my eyes so hard that I might’ve seen my own brain. But here we are, and I must admit, these vibrant popsicles have turned me into a tropical fool. You know how winter is that time of year when you’re just like, “Ugh, will it ever end?” and you start googling tropical getaways to distract yourself? Well, I’m … Read more

Let’s Get Real Ah, fall—a time when the air gets brisk, leaves change to fiery hues, and we start pretending we know what to do with our lives as the season of pumpkin-spice everything takes over. Have you ever found yourself getting all revved up for apple pie only to realize you’re stuck without the necessary spices? Honestly, that’s the worst kind of culinary crisis I can think of. I remember trying to put my very first apple pie together (spoiler alert: it was a hot disaster). I reached into my pantry, and rather than the glorious smells of cinnamon, … Read more

Let’s Get Real Okay, folks, gather ‘round! We need to talk about something that’s as extravagant as my coffee order on a Monday morning: Unicorn Sugar Cookies. What’s that, you ask? Well, if you’ve been living under a rock, or on a strict no-Instagram diet, let me break it down for you. They’re not just any cookies; they’re vibrantly colorful, sweetly delightful, and frankly, they bring me more joy than I can legally admit in public. Now, don’t get me wrong. I was not a fan of sugar cookies as a kid. Nope, not at all. They were the “meh” … Read more

Let me just start by saying that if you’re looking for the most delicious, *fudgy*, *chewy*, and downright *addictive* dessert, look no further than these brownies. Or should I say, *browkies*? Yes, that’s right, browkies (a beautiful fusion of brownies and cookies that sounds just as scrumptious as it tastes). Honestly, I wasn’t even a fan of brownies as a kid. I mean, how could you compete with cake or cookies? But now, oh buddy, I can’t get enough. So, here we are in my cozy kitchen. The weather outside is a dreary mix of rain and clouds (classic weather … Read more

Let’s Get Real Here I am, sitting on yet another gloomy afternoon that’s straighter than a straightened hair after a rebellious perm. It’s that kind of weather that makes one crave a good old-fashioned comfort snack. And what, might you ask, fits the bill better than warm, gooey, and utterly luscious Handmade Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl Cookies? Yes, you heard that right! Those delightful morsels that remind us of a childhood spent blissfully biting into warm cookies, complete with all the gooeyness our hearts desired. Do you remember the days when you were a kid and you’d horrifically declare a hatred … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, let’s just dive right into it. First things first, I have a confession: I used to despise peach cobbler. I know, *gasp!* But hear me out! When I was a wee tot, I dreamt of cakes, cookies, and all things chocolate. Fruit desserts? Psh. What kind of dessert even is that? Peaches are for snacking, not for baking! But then, one fateful summer, I think I matured or something (still debatable), and my taste buds finally wisened up. Suddenly, I was living for that sweet, buttery, gooey goodness. Throw in a scoop of vanilla ice cream, … Read more

Let’s Get Real Oh, man. Let me set the scene for you: it’s a gloomy Wednesday afternoon, the kind where the sky looks like it’s been crying since dawn, and I’m sifting through my pantry, anxiously wondering what sugary delight I can whip up to combat this dreary weather. Rain? Check. Boredom? Check. Cravings for dessert that could make even the most hardened of hearts soar? Triple check. That’s when it hit me: tres leches cake! Honestly, I used to think this cake was named after me because of my love for dairy until I realized “leches” translates to “milks”. … Read more

Baking is like a love letter to the senses. One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is make a cake that smells and tastes like jasmine, peach, and vanilla. Every time I make this Jasmine, Peach, and Vanilla Cake, I feel a rush of memories. I remember the first time I tried this recipe. It was a hot summer day, and the sun was shining through the kitchen window. The smell of ripe peaches filled the air. I wanted to impress my guest with something special because they were coming over. I couldn’t wait to see how … Read more