Apple Bread

It's apple time folks! I can cross off Apple Bread from my Fall Bucket List and trust me this recipe is a Fall must. This bread is perfect for a breakfast on the go or serve with some cinnamon ice cream for dessert. Use a sweet apple (like Honeycrisp) for a delicious combination of diced apples and spicy cinnamon flavor. 

Watermelon Cake

Watermelon Cake? Yes, you read that correctly. Watermelon is a summer staple and serving it cake style is my latest obsession. This may look difficult or time consuming but honestly this presentation is super easy and will make quite a statement at your next summer party. Serve your guests a slice of watermelon cake and try sprinkling lime juice, basil, mint or even a little splash of tequila for a fun twist. 

Cherry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Over the weekend I was craving a comforting classic oatmeal raisin cookie but decided to give them a little twist by adding cherries and pecans. The result? A delicious cookie that combines crunchy pecans and tart cherries in a cinnamon oatmeal dough. I dare you to only eat one...

Individual Peach Crisp

Peaches have finally made their appearance at my local farmers market, and I was really excited to make this recipe for a peach crisp. The great thing about this recipe is you can make individual crisps that make a fun statement for a party or the perfect serving size for yourself. The sweet peaches with a crunchy oat topping is the absolute best combination.

Blueberry Crisp

Blueberry season is my favorite season. After my weekly trip to the Fulton Street Farmers Market I couldn't resist some local blueberries for this Blueberry Crisp. The sweet berries and crunchy topping is the ultimate combination and the perfect summer dessert.

Honey Vanilla Pound Cake

It's officially strawberry season here in Michigan which means strawberry freezer jam is a must. The sweet berries from Michigan are perfect in this recipe for jam and trust me you'll never go back to store-bought jam after tasting this. With strawberries left over I decided to make Honey Vanilla Pound Cake with strawberries for Father's Day last weekend.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberries and rhubarb are a classic combination balancing the sweet and slightly tangy flavors. With both of these being in season during spring I was thrilled to make this recipe for a strawberry and rhubarb crisp. As someone who loves an apple crisp during the fall this was the best spring alternative. 

Carrot Cake

My mom absolutely loves carrot cake so this was a must for Mother's Day. Although this isn't the easiest cake to make it was totally worth it. The spiced cake with delicious raisins and walnuts and a rich cream cheese frosting makes this cake a winner. 

Lemon Bars

During the spring and summer months I love a refreshing dessert. These Lemon Bars have a sweet and tangy lemon curd filling and a crumbly crust that make it hard to eat only one.

Top 5 Cookies in Grand Rapids

A classic chocolate chip cookie with a crispy edge and chewy center is my absolute favorite. I've searched high and low for the very best cookies throughout Grand Rapids and narrowed it down to my top five favorites. 

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is one of those classic desserts that (almost) everyone loves. The combination of fresh strawberries and a crumbly sweet biscuit is one of my absolute favorites.

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Tasty Tuesday: Key Lime Pie

My Easter was complete with a delicious salmon on the grill (that's right no ham in sight) and a tart key lime pie for dessert. The secret ingredient is Nellie & Joe's Famous Lime Juice that brings an authentic punch of flavor to the pie (recipie found online or on the bottle). With a graham cracker crust from the Barefoot Contessa this dessert is perfection.

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