Hi Reader, Can you believe half the year is already over?! July was a whirlwind of a month - A short family trip to Jaipur to celebrate my sister's milestone birthday, the little man of the house got his first job (🎉🎉), a horrid allergy that had me sneezing and sniffling for a couple of weeks, a broken-down refrigerator and washing machine, and a termite-infested bookshelf! ✨ What's new! In the midst of all this, I managed to update a few recipes - Cheesecake brownies (I can't tell you how...
2 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Figs are everywhere right now, and I couldn't let the weekend pass without sharing my favorite ways to use them! They're naturally sweet, wonderfully jammy, and so versatile. Whether you're baking, making a smoothie for breakfast, or putting together something simple for the week ahead, fresh figs add so much flavor with very little effort. Here's what we're baking this weekend: Fig Bread Soft, moist, and filled with sweet, juicy figs. It's an easy loaf that's just as lovely for...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I didn't expect cardamom to work this well with plums. It does! These plum cardamom muffins are full of sweet-tart plums and warm, fragrant cardamom. Finished with a golden crumble topping, these muffins are just as good for breakfast as they are with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee. Here's why you'll love them: These cardamom muffins are so soft and fluffy with juicy bites of jammy plums throughout. Warm, fragrant cardamom pairs beautifully with sweet-tart plums and gives these...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Zucchini season doesn't last forever, so let's put it to good use. This chocolate loaf is the moistest, fudgiest one I make, and it's got a full 1.5 cups of zucchini hiding in it! You will not taste it. Not even a little. What you WILL taste: deep cocoa, melty chocolate chips, and a crumb so soft and fudgy, it borders on brownie territory! Here's why this one stays in my rotation: Two bowls, one whisk. No mixer required. Zucchini keeps it moist for days (no squeezing it dry, either...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Is there ever a bad time to bake cookies? I don't think so. 🍪 They're easy, they're comforting, and they disappear almost as quickly as they come out of the oven. Whether you're baking for your family, taking a box to a friend, or simply treating yourself, these are the recipes I keep coming back to! Here's what we're baking this weekend: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Soft, chewy, and packed with hearty oats and sweet raisins. Simple, classic, and always a favorite. Click for the recipe...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, These crispy smashed potatoes are everything you want in an easy potato recipe - golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle. Fresh basil and garlic make every bite wonderfully flavorful, while the crispy edges make you keep coming back for more. Here's why they are a favorite: Crispy on the outside, soft inside Fresh garlic and basil in every bite Easy to make with everyday ingredients Delicious with dips, grilled vegetables, or your favorite mains Naturally...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This is one ice cream I've been making every summer for years! Rich chocolate, cocoa, and almond butter come together to make an ice cream that's creamy, deeply chocolatey, and so satisfying. A few reasons to make it this summer: Rich, deep chocolate flavor Wonderfully creamy and eggless Easy to make with simple ingredients Perfect for hot afternoons and dinner parties alike Every bit as good as your favorite ice cream shop If you're making just one homemade ice cream this summer,...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This is one ice cream I've been making every summer for years! Rich chocolate, cocoa, and almond butter come together to make an ice cream that's creamy, deeply chocolatey, and so satisfying. A few reasons to make it this summer: Rich, deep chocolate flavor Wonderfully creamy and eggless Easy to make with simple ingredients Perfect for hot afternoons and dinner parties alike Every bit as good as your favorite ice cream shop If you're making just one homemade ice cream this summer,...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you love baking bread, this weekend's lineup is going to be fun! I'm sharing six bread rolls that are a little different from the everyday ones. Some are soft and buttery, some have beautifully chewy crusts, one has a signature crackly top, and every one of them is worth trying! And yes, they're all completely doable, even if you're fairly new to bread baking. If you've been wanting to bake more with yeast, these are wonderful recipes to try. Here's what we're baking: Tiger...
17 days ago • 1 min read