My homemade marinara sauce is full of Italian flavor – and so easy to make. Use it as pasta sauce or in Italian recipes like baked ziti, lasagna, or stuffed shells. Grab a can of crushed tomatoes, jump to the recipe, and let’s make this easy marinara sauce recipe! Homemade Marinara Sauce I’ve always loved marinara sauce… I…
Continue ReadingHow to Make Cannoli (Cannoli Filling Recipe)
Learn how to make cannoli with this easy and delicious recipe. This classic Italian dessert features crispy cannoli shells + creamy cannoli filling + crunchy mini chocolate chips. Perfect for Christmas or special occasions. I skip frying the shells and fussing with a cannoli mold and use store-bought cannoli shells for ease. Cheater’s Cannoli As…
Continue ReadingThe Best Brookies (Half Chocolate Chip Cookie Half Brownies)
What happens when you combine my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe with my famous brownie recipe? You get brookies! Half golden brown chocolate chip cookie combined with half fudgy brownie cookie. Lots of chocolate flavor in in the brownie layer and in the cookies! Famous Brookies Recipe I don’t miss a lot about living in…
Continue ReadingCarrot Cake with The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting
This homemade carrot cake has a super moist crumb and plenty of flavor! Frost the cake with my favorite cream cheese frosting and add chopped nuts for a classic dessert everyone will love. If you like my carrot cake cupcakes, you’ll love this carrot cake recipe. Carrot Cake Recipe And just like that: it’s the…
Continue ReadingBanana Blueberry Muffins (Use Fresh or Frozen Blueberries!)
Not too sweet and delightfully moist, these Banana Blueberry Muffins are the perfect breakfast treat when you’re craving baked goods! Be sure to fill the muffin tin all the way up to the top for giant domed muffin tops! Use fresh or frozen blueberries! Banana Blueberry Muffin Recipe I’m pretty sure we’ve all had a…
Continue ReadingBest White Cake Recipe (Great with ANY Frosting Recipe)
My perfect white cake recipe yields pure white cake layers that are moist, fluffy, and flavorful! This is a great birthday cake, wedding cake for small ceremonies, or a fun alternative to vanilla cake. I use cream cheese frosting, but feel free to use whatever frosting you prefer. Full recipe and baking time in recipe card…
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