Gooey, decadent Andes mint chocolate chip brownies use only 5 ingredients! The perfect chocolate addition to holiday dessert platters or cookie boxes. This year I decided to take on an ambitious task for the holidays: making cookie boxes for friends and family. This sounds easy enough unless you're a maniac like me who wants to make every cookie recipe you've ever seen on the interwebs and you ...
The Best Holiday Cookie Box
A Holiday Cookie Box is a wonderful DIY gift for the holidays. I've shared all the recipes here so you can make your own for family and friends! For the last few years I've oohed and aahed over the cookie boxes filling my Instagram feed. Who were these baking goddesses with so much time for holiday cookie creation during the busiest time of the year? This year, with no parties to prepare for ...
My Favorite Cut-Out Sugar Cookies & Buttercream
Soft cut-out sugar cookies and buttercream frosting. Is there anything better? Here are my favorite recipes! I've tried a lot of different cut-out cookie recipes and various techniques for cookie decorating. I've been disappointed by cut-out cookies that kept their shape beautifully but were virtually tasteless and ones that tasted great but spread in the oven. I want to share with you a great ...
Earl Grey Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Earl Grey lemon shortbreads are buttery, crisp, and light with just a hint of brightness from the lemon zest and the comforting subtle smell of tea. Pairs perfectly with (surprise!) afternoon tea or coffee. I've always gravitated towards a shortbread cookie. Maybe it's because I lean more towards desserts with vanilla or fruit flavors and less towards chocolate creations. Or maybe I love how ...
Turkey Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker & Stovetop Variations)
This turkey vegetable soup is perfect for busy weeknights. It's quick, inexpensive, filling, and healthy. I'll show you how to cook it on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. Winter has never been my favorite season. I'm not a big fan of the cold, and during grad school winter days were particularly long. I'd get up early and head to school some mornings in the dark, only to return home in the ...
Easy Blondies (Halloween Edition)
This is the only blondie recipe you'll ever need. These blondies are perfectly chewy and slightly caramel-y. This base recipe can be modified with add-ins like nuts, butterscotch chips, and white chocolate chips (variations included below). As they are, they're the perfect treat with a warm cup of coffee or tea! Halloween is just around the corner, and I'm celebrating with these delicious ...
For Your Kitchen: Prime Day 2020 Deals
Have you heard about Amazon Prime Day? For two days (October 13th and 14th) Amazon runs amazing deals for their Prime customers. In past years, we've taken advantage of these lightning sales to snag items like an Instant Pot and an Air Fryer. If you've got someone on your holiday gift list who likes to cook, this is a great opportunity to get them a nice gift at a reduced price. You can find all ...
The Best Fall Recipes from Fridge to Fork
The temps have dropped and J and I have already spent an afternoon raking leaves here in Richmond. With so much of 2020 going sideways (including our wedding plans!), I'm looking forward to cozy fall meals. I think we can all use a little comfort right now, whether it's in the form of a lightened up PSL, a Saturday breakfast hash, or a warm bowl of soup. Below are a few fall favorites... Coffee ...
Warm Halloumi + Zucchini Salad
This post contains affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission if you purchase a product through these links. We only promote products that we know and love! Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. Warm Halloumi & Zucchini Salad is such a satisfying summer dinner. Quick enough for a weeknight, this meat-free main has me dreaming up other ways I can use ...
Caprese Tart with Garlic Basil Oil
This post contains affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission if you purchase a product through these links. We only promote products that we know and love! Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. Fresh mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, and basil are piled on top of store-bought puff pastry for this savory summer caprese tart! I think we can all agree ...
