Soft, lightly sweet, and perfectly moist, these healthy cornbread muffins are made with whole wheat pastry flour, natural sweeteners, and dairy-free ingredients. They’re quick to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for breakfast, soups, or holiday meals. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Time & Yield Ingredients Flax Egg Dry Ingredients Wet Ingredients How to Make Cornbread Muffins […]
Baklava Cheesecake Recipe
What Is Baklava Cheesecake? Baklava Cheesecake is a show-stopping hybrid dessert that brings together two iconic favorites: The result is a perfectly balanced bite—crunchy, creamy, aromatic, and beautifully festive. A Beautiful Centerpiece for the Holidays This cheesecake isn’t just delicious—it’s a visual masterpiece. Layered with golden phyllo, topped with sugared cranberries and frosted rosemary sprigs, […]
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée (Fall’s Coziest Luxury Dessert)
Prep: 20 min Bake: 25 min + chilling Makes: 8 servings Crème brûlée is always a show-stopping dessert — silky, elegant, and that perfect crack of caramelized sugar on top. But this Pumpkin Crème Brûlée takes it to a whole new level. Even if you’re not a pumpkin lover, this dessert wins everyone over with […]
Santa Star Cookies (Christmas Cut-Out Cookies)
These Santa Star Cookies are festive, buttery Christmas cut-out cookies decorated to look like adorable little Santas. Made with a soft, tender dough flavored lightly with orange and vanilla, these cookies bake beautifully and are perfect for decorating with kids, gifting to friends, or adding sparkle to your holiday cookie trays. They’re fun, charming, and […]
Traditional Whipped Cream Krumkake
This Whipped Cream Krumkake is a classic Scandinavian holiday treat—crispy, delicate, lightly spiced, and rolled into beautiful cone shapes. Our northeast Iowa town celebrates its rich Norwegian heritage every year during Nordic Fest, where krumkake is king! These elegant cookies fill store windows during festive demos and appear at nearly every family gathering. Serve them […]
Fruitcake Pie
PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 35 minutes + cooling MAKES: 8 servings This Fruitcake Pie brings all the nostalgic holiday flavors of a classic fruitcake — but in an easier, tender, sliceable pie form. Sweet candied cherries, buttery pecans, warm spices, and a rich brown-sugar filling bake into the perfect Christmas dessert that feels festive without […]
Winning Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert
This Winning Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert is rich, creamy, perfectly spiced, and built on a buttery gingersnap crust that makes every bite irresistible. With layers of smooth pumpkin cheesecake and a warm maple syrup drizzle, it’s the kind of dessert that wins compliments every single time. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or craving a fall-inspired […]
Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe
How I Learned This Recipe This Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe came from a moment when I needed a fast dessert that still tasted luxurious. I first discovered the concept years ago while experimenting with dairy-free chocolate mousse and realizing that silken tofu blends into the creamiest base without any flavor of its own. From there, […]
Maple Butter Twists Recipe (Yeast Coffee Cake)
How I Learned This Dessert I first learned this Maple Butter Twists recipe from my stepmother, who made it every year as a cozy weekend coffee cake. She passed it down to me the way great recipes are shared — with warm memories, a handwritten card, and the reminder that “everything tastes better with maple.” […]
Best Breakfast Danish Crisps
These Breakfast Danish Crisps have been a cherished family recipe for nearly 50 years — crisp, flaky, buttery layers filled with warm cinnamon sugar. They’re perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunch spreads, or anytime you want a sweet homemade treat. This recipe uses simple pantry staples but delivers bakery-quality flavor every time. Prep & Bake […]