Dessert

**Let’s Get Real** Alright, folks! It’s that time of year again—when the air gets crisp, the pumpkin spice starts flowing like wine, and suddenly, everyone’s an expert on how to make “simple” fall recipes. If I have to scroll past one more Instagram post of a perfectly arranged charcuterie board with tiny pumpkins, I might just throw my phone out the window. But you know what I can get behind? Caramel apple jam! Yes, you heard me right. This sweet concoction is nestled somewhere between a candy apple and an afternoon at the county fair (minus the sticky fingers). As … Read more

Let’s Get Real Oh, how I love the beginning of the year. January: the month of new resolutions, hopeful dreams, and chilly weather that makes me want to hibernate. You know what the only thing that makes winter bearable is? Sweet, sticky, chewy, coconut-y caramel bars. Specifically, the “Better Than Samoas Caramel Coconut Bars,” that put those famous Girl Scout cookies to shame (sorry, not sorry). As a kid, I’d sell those little green boxes of Samoas like a front-line warrior during cookie season, but secretly, this recipe gnawed at the back of my mind like a coconut-flavored tapeworm. So … Read more

Let’s Get Real Halloween is creeping up on us, and with it comes my not-so-sincere love affair with all things spooky and sugary. Now, let’s take a moment to admit something together: I may roll my eyes at the idea of costume parties, but when it comes to holiday-themed desserts, I’m a total sucker. So naturally, this Graveyard Dirt Cake has taken over my life like an over-caffeinated ghost haunting a well-decorated basement. The combination of chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms is not just fun; it’s a delightful plunge into nostalgia that even I, the self-proclaimed dessert snob, … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, friends, let’s talk about dessert pizza. Yes, you heard that right – dessert pizza. For some reason, it seems like a concept straight out of a fever dream, but somehow it exists, and I find it utterly delicious! Ah, dessert pizza: that magical creation where you elevate the classic pizza experience into the sweet realm, and honestly, if you ask me, it should get a standing ovation. I mean, we’re talking about a base usually reserved for cheese and pepperoni but loading it instead with chocolate, fruits, and a sugary cream cheese spread. What’s not to … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, let’s talk about one of my latest obsessions: **Festive Christmas Tree Cake Truffles**. I mean, who doesn’t want dessert to not only taste heavenly but also look like a work of art? This isn’t just a cake; it’s a pine-scented, sugar-laden, holiday joy bomb dropped right into your mouth. And don’t even get me started on how I used to be a card-carrying member of “I Hate Fruitcake”-club! I had my reasons: the weird textures, the random mixed dried fruits that have no business being in desserts — you know what I’m talking about. But as … Read more

Let’s get real for a second. The holiday season is here and that means two things: the weather is about as cheery as a grumpy cat (seriously, can someone explain why it’s so cold outside?) and we’re all on the lookout for ways to sprinkle some sweetness into our lives. Well, I have just the thing to rescue you from your winter blues without needing to leave the warmth of your kitchen – Chocolate Candy Cane Brownie Bombs. Can we just take a moment to appreciate how divine that sounds? As a kid, I had this sort of love-hate relationship … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, folks, let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart: hand pies. Specifically, these Easy Air Fryer Cherry Hand Pies that have me utterly obsessed. I mean, let’s be honest; there’s something magical about pastry filled with sweet, sticky fruit goodness that makes my heart sing. Cherry hand pies were a staple in my childhood; I had a grandma who made the best ones, but she could throw a little craziness into the mix that made them unforgettable. Sometimes, I’d go to her house thinking it was going to be a perfectly normal day of … Read more

Let’s Get Real Ah, the weather! Just when I think spring is finally here, Mother Nature decides to throw an unexpected tantrum. You know the one — it’s sunny in the morning and by lunchtime, I’m rummaging through my closet for the thickest sweater I own. To cope with this chaotic weather, I decided to embark on a culinary adventure that will surely warm the tummy and brighten the spirits: Crispy Pistachio Orange Pastries with Mascarpone. Sounds fancy, right? Fancy means I can pretend to be posh while I eat puff pastry in my sweatpants! I still remember the first … Read more

Let’s Get Real So here we are, on the cusp of fall. The leaves are turning, the air is getting crisper, and everywhere you look, pumpkin spice is invading everything from lattes to lotions. I’ll be honest: I was a pumpkin spice hater for a long time. My teenage self rolled her eyes at the very mention of it. But now? I’m firmly aboard the pumpkin spice train, and let me tell you, this Homemade Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread is the ticket to my cozy train car. Before you ask, let me clarify—I had a complicated relationship with monkey bread … Read more

Let’s Get Real So here I am, in the frozen tundra that I affectionately call home, staring out at the dreary, gray sky. It’s the kind of weather that makes you question why you ever left the warmth of your blankets. You’d think I would make myself a nice cup of tea and curl up with a good book. But nope! I have decided it’s prime time to dive into the world of Turtle Lasagna Dessert. Yes, you heard me right – lasagna, but make it sweet! When I was a kid, my idea of dessert was a simple piece … Read more