I love muffins! Always have, always will. They’re a staple in our house – I’m almost embarrassed to think about how many batches a week we fly through – and there’s always a backup batch or two snoozing in the freezer for quick snacks and lazy breakfasts. Recently, I’ve been really into baking vegan versions…
Continue ReadingGooey Cinnamon Squares
There are a lot of things that can be said about gooey cinnamon squares, but for this post, there are only three things you need to know: 1) They’re a little bit gooey butter cake. WIN. 2) They’re a little bit Crème brûlée-ish. WIN. 3) They’re from The Smitten Kitchen CookBook… Major WIN. I mentally bookmarked…
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There are plenty of reasons I love Summertime: long days at the beach, sticky fingers and faces from dripping ice cream cones, birthday celebrating (wait till you guys see the cake(s) I’m making!), and of course – grilling! Grilling season is here, you guys! I love my little tiny, baby grill, and use it almost…
Continue ReadingRoasted Tomato Caprese Polenta Stacks
These little caprese polenta stacks were a total hit at our “dinner party for two” last weekend. They’re nothing fancy – just a few Summertime essentials layered in a cute little stack. But fresh, simple food is what I adore about this amazing season, and I plan on embracing it fully and wholly as often as…
Continue ReadingLemon Blueberry & Thyme Olive Oil Pound Cake
Let’s talk about cake! Cake in general is always a good thing. Duh. You don’t need me telling you that. Today, however, we’ll be talking specifically about this Lemon Blueberry & Thyme Olive Oil Pound Cake. I baked it this morning, and well, I just had to share! It’s a cake for me. It’s a cake…
Continue ReadingCashew Cream Stuffed Apricots with Fresh Basil
When hosting a dinner party – be it for twelve or two (yes, it can still be a party with just two!) – I tend to sway heavily towards making super light, super fresh, super simple desserts. Desserts that dare you to ask… “is this even considered dessert?”. Desserts that send a message from your overpacked…
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