Desserts

New England Hermit Cookies

These cookies are the best I’ve ever made. I adore chocolate chip cookies, but something about the warm spice and soft texture of these makes them truly delightful. These are the cookies I look forward to making most every fall. Do you have to make them in the fall? Absolutely not. You can make these… Continue reading New England Hermit Cookies

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Old-Fashioned Brownie Pudding Cake

This recipe is a delightful mix of a super fudgy brownie with a rich pudding layer at the bottom. It’s an old-fashioned favorite that has never let me down and works perfectly every time. If you enjoy a deeply fudgy brownie, you’ll adore this one. I’ve been making it for years, having learned the method… Continue reading Old-Fashioned Brownie Pudding Cake

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Apple Cider Baked Donuts

At the beginning of fall, I pull out all of my fall recipes, especially these delicious apple cider baked donuts. Right around the middle of September is when my daughter starts to ask for these donuts. This is the time when the stores around here start putting out the apple cider. This is my cue… Continue reading Apple Cider Baked Donuts

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Banana Bread

I think I make banana bread every single time I have leftover bananas. I usually put them in a bag and put the bag in the fridge for a day or two to make them extra soft. But if you leave them out on the counter, they work just fine. This recipe is my go-to… Continue reading Banana Bread

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Homemade Whipped Cream (2 ways)

Whipped cream is so easy to make, and I make it two different ways. The regular way and the stabilized way. Either way, they are both delicious, and I use either one depending on what I am using it for in my recipes. If I am topping a recipe with whipped cream, then I make… Continue reading Homemade Whipped Cream (2 ways)

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Homemade Strawberry Glaze Gel

This recipe is super easy, and I use it for my strawberry bucket cake and other recipes that use this glaze. This glaze is very versatile, and you can use any fruit or berry, so if you do not like strawberries, then no problem. Simply swap it out with the berry or fruit you want… Continue reading Homemade Strawberry Glaze Gel

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Strawberry Bucket Cake (family recipe)

If you like strawberry shortcake, then you are going to absolutely love this recipe. This is a recipe my mother made all the way back in the 80's when I was little and even before. She made this from scratch and then adapted it to an easier recipe over the years. When summer hits, this… Continue reading Strawberry Bucket Cake (family recipe)

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Traditional Scottish Shortbread

This simple recipe for Scottish Shortbread is not only easy but versatile. It is simple and delightful, especially with a cup of coffee or tea in the morning or afternoon. I love how the use of just 3 or 4 ingredients turns into a tasty treat that the Scottish have enjoyed since the 12th Century.… Continue reading Traditional Scottish Shortbread

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Turkish-Inspired Sourdough Chocolate Cake

I love sourdough, and I love making all things sourdough. This is a recipe that I have tested and is family-approved. This recipe was created with sourdough in mind as an ingredient, but be sure to check the footnotes so you can adjust the recipe to use without sourdough. That way, you can still enjoy… Continue reading Turkish-Inspired Sourdough Chocolate Cake

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Spring Mint and Lemon Cake With Lemon Drizzle

This is my all-time FAVORITE springtime dessert. It is so easy to make. It is so good. It is perfect during the warmer months. It is full of mint and lemon flavor, yet it is so dense and delicate. It is out of this world delicious. Let me share with you how I make it:… Continue reading Spring Mint and Lemon Cake With Lemon Drizzle