It’s Friday, and that means a cake situation—and what a delightful situation this blood orange yogurt loaf is. This blood orange loaf is the kind of cake I wouldn’t mind having around all the time: bright, tender and lightly sweet. After a slow start to the year on the dessert front, this feels like the … Read more

I think I finally understand why breakfast is my favorite meal. Beyond the obvious—eggs and bacon, crusty toast with butter, biscuits, tortillas filled with breakfast fillings, mimosas, casseroles and brunch—breakfast feels indulgent in the best way. It’s one of the few meals where dessert fits perfectly: pancakes, French toast, donuts—all breakfast, all winning. So when … Read more

This white chocolate mocha cake is cozy, rich, and utterly delicious. Inspired by the classic coffee drink, it features a dark chocolate cake layered with espresso cream cheese frosting and finished with white chocolate curls. It’s a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. It’s Christmas cake day! This cake is a dream: tender, deeply chocolatey layers … Read more

Ooooh see what I did there? I tossed “holiday” into the title to distract from the fact that this recipe probably should have been posted last week. If you’re someone with self-control, you likely already hid, tossed, or baked with your Halloween candy. I did not. I still had it staring at me. And somehow … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on the blog I shared a collection of favorite game-day recipes perfect for football season, along with a crispy meatball melt wrap, a roundup of 55 standout fall dinner ideas, and a playful pickle-lover’s puff pastry pizza. I also recapped what I read in August and rounded up my favorite finds … Read more

We’re talking all about meal-prep lunches today! With everything that’s happened these past few years, a little lunch inspiration goes a long way. Sometimes I just want a break from the kitchen and a satisfying midday meal that doesn’t feel like a chore to prepare. I’m often torn about prepping the same full lunches for … Read more

Remember last week when I shared a warm, steaming mug of pure comfort? If you loved that cozy image and want the recipe, you’re in luck. The full instructions and details are available on Heather’s Handmade Christmas. It’s a simple, inviting recipe that makes the perfect treat for chilly mornings or an after-dinner pick-me-up. The … Read more

Still looking for a special treat for Valentine’s Day weekend? These adorable, bite-size ice cream sandwiches are quick and easy to assemble. They can be a little messy to make, but that’s part of the fun. We prefer our chocolate chip cookies very thin. That preference comes from my dad’s grandmother, who made incredible thin … Read more

Let’s pretend swimsuits haven’t hit the shelves at Target yet. Because then I don’t have to worry about eating the entire batch of these bars. They’re dangerously addictive. Sort of like Target. You know how some granola bars are marketed as “healthy”? These are not those. These are dessert granola bars — rich, chewy, and … Read more