Desserts

Bruschetta Dip

Every summer and fall, our garden fills up with more tomatoes and basil than we know what to do with. One of our go-to ways to use them? This simple bruschetta dip. It’s fresh, easy to throw together, and always a hit. Serve it with toasted baguette slices or crackers, and it pairs nicely with…
Brown Butter White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cookies are a longtime favorite in our house. Using brown butter and plenty of vanilla gives them a deeper, richer flavor, and the toasty notes from the butter pair especially well with the macadamia nuts. I’ve made this recipe with both 1:1 gluten-free flour and regular all-purpose flour, and there’s no…
Cranberry Curd Tart with a Pecan Shortbread Crust

During the holiday season, I’m always looking for ways to sneak cranberries onto our menu. I love their tart pop and how effortlessly they swing between sweet and savory. As much as I adore a good sweet treat, holiday desserts can get heavy. One bite too many and suddenly you’re contemplating a nap you definitely…
Apple Cranberry Moscow Mule

I love making seasonal cocktails, especially when hosting. We love making this Apple Cranberry Moscow Mule in the fall as it compliments so many of our fall food favorites. This drink is easy to whip up and will leave everyone happy! This is a perfect drink to pair with a fall appetizer. I love making…
Pumpkin Whipped Goat Cheese with a Rosemary, Bacon Pecan Crumble

Every Sunday, my family sits down for a three-course Sunday dinner. It’s one of my favorite traditions — a time to slow down, cook something good, and just be together. Some weeks it’s as simple as burgers and dips; other times I like to make it more of an event with a theme. This Pumpkin…
Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins with Pecan Streusel

Every fall, I bake my fair share of seasonal muffins — pumpkin, apple, maple — you name it. But these Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins with Pecan Streusel are the ones I always come back to. They’re packed with classic fall flavors: pumpkin, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all wrapped up in a soft, spiced muffin. This…
Spooky Witches Finger Cookies

My oldest has talked about Halloween every single day for the past two weeks. As the unofficial magic-maker in our house, I’m always up for a themed dessert—especially one the kids can help with. I grew up eating witches’ fingers every Halloween season, and I love that I get to pass on that tradition with…
Chai Spice Apple Pecan Scones

I’m always looking for ways to work more apple into my fall baking, and these chai-spiced apple scones have become a go-to. They’re gently sweet, full of warm spice, and perfect with a cup of coffee—morning or afternoon. I’ve made them with both all-purpose flour and 1:1 gluten-free flour, and they turn out great with…
Sheet Pan Roasted Garlic Pesto Gnocchi with Sausage

I love a good weeknight meal — especially after one of those long days when cooking feels like a chore. This sheet pan pesto gnocchi is one of our go-to comfort meals. It’s cozy, satisfying, and super low-effort — exactly what you want on a busy evening. What I love most? It’s endlessly adaptable. Use…
Apple Pecan Cheesecake with Boozy Spiced Whip Cream

Fair warning: if you’re after a quick and easy dessert, this is not that recipe. But don’t let that scare you off—this cheesecake is absolutely worth every step (and yes, even all the dirty dishes). It’s packed with all my favorite things and feels right at home on any fall dinner table. The whiskey isn’t…

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