Angel Food Cake Mini Trifles  |  08.10.16 Well guys, it’s August and in Arizona that means monsoon season. Which inevitably means hot, humid and sticky. My baking slows down a little in the summer because the oven makes the kitchen SO hot, but let’s face it, it never comes to a complete stop. This go around I wanted to make something light, fluffy and super summery. This mini trifle is Read More

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies  |  07.18.16 There are a million recipes out there for chocolate chip cookies. Some of them are good, some are okay and some are just down-right disappointing. There’s nothing worse than the smell of a warm chocolate chip cookie coming from the oven only to find out the taste is just meh. Well, let me tell you; this recipe from Pinch of Yum is delicious, soft and Read More

Strawberry Shortcake Cake  |  06.30.16With the fourth of July looming around the corner and barbecues waiting to be had, this dessert could not come at a better time. This strawberry shortcake cake (recipe from Little Broken Blog) is incredibly delicious and basically screams summertime. The cake itself is moist and packed with sweet strawberries and the fluffy whipped topping literally tops it off. If you’re scrounging for something to bring Read More

Jam Thumbprint Cookies  |  05.11.16 Happy Wednesday! Today I’m sharing with you these little buttery morsels, otherwise known as thumbprint cookies (recipe originally from Chew Out Loud). These are incredibly easy to make and turn out so pretty. They’re perfect for get togethers or if you need a baked good quickly for an event. I’ve used raspberry jam since that’s what I had on hand, but feel free to experiment Read More

Cinnamon & Sugar Baked Cake Donuts  |  04.11.16 I am a huge fan of donuts. Really any dessert or sweet, but definitely donuts. I’ve always wanted to make them, but not sure I wanted to attempt the frying portion of it all. In the meantime, I bought a donut pan to try baking them. I will tell you that baking them in a pan is not quite the same as Read More

Oatmeal Date Cookies  |  03.03.16 On a trip to the grocery store a couple weeks ago, I came across a bag of dates and on impulse (as many of my grocery store purchases are) I bought them. I really love dates, but unless they’re sitting in front of me, I would never think about buying them. Thank you to whomever put them on sale right as you walk in the Read More

​M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies  |  02.14.16 Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!! Whether you’re with a special someone or loving single life, these cookies will make your day. They are chewy, chocolately and delicious. The perfect Valentine’s Day treat! And super easy to make (although you do you need to factor in some chilling time, just fyi). You can whip up a batch and surprise that special person in your life, or Read More

As you know by now, I reside in Arizona, where unlike most of the rest of the country, it’s citrus mania right now. I am overloaded with lemons, limes, grapefruits and oranges. Like, seriously overloaded. So, while this may seem more of a spring/summer dessert, where I live, it just makes sense right now: run with me here.  This recipe originally came from The Kitchen McCabe. Great blog with recipes Read More

​”Lunch Lady” Brownies  |  01.24.16 I’m sure you’ve realized by now that I love to bake. Brownies are always such a perfect treat when you’re craving chocolate and typically you have everything on hand to make them. Now, I will admit that I, just like the next guy, loves a good brownie straight from a box mix. In fact, I have found it quite difficult to find a recipe that Read More

Graham Cracker Streusel Coffee Cake  |  01.14.16 If you don’t have a lot of time to make a from-scratch cake and you just want something tasty for your visitors, then this cake is for you. Because, let’s face it, you can’t always make and produce everything from scratch. It’s just not feasible for most of us, don’t kid yourself. This cake is absolutely delicious and combines a store bought mix Read More