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Basque Cheesecake
August 21, 2025

Basque Cheesecake

Baked at high heat for a golden finish, it’s simple yet indulgent, with hints of vanilla and lemon zest for brightness. Perfectly chilled, it’s smooth, decadent, and effortlessly elegant. Prep Time: 15 minutes minsCook Time: 35 minutes minsServings: 8 people Ingredients  Instructions Notes Sweet Tips …

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Strawberry Cheesecake Hand Pies
August 19, 2025

Strawberry Cheesecake Hand Pies

These Strawberry Cheesecake Hand Pies are like a slice of strawberry pie meets strawberry cheesecake, all wrapped in a cute little hand-held dessert. The filling is rich and creamy, with the perfect juicy berries, surrounded by the best golden, and crispy crust. These are sweet, …

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Dinner Rolls
July 3, 2025

Dinner Rolls

No holiday meal is complete without fluffy dinner rolls! These 30 minute dinner rolls are made extra special with fresh herbs and garlic butter! Try these skillet dinner rolls today!

Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp very warm water
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary*
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Garlic Butter

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and grease a large cast iron skillet or 11 x 7″ baking pan.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl, pour in the warm water and stir in yeast. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, or until active and foamy. If the yeast does not foam up after 5 minutes, discard the mixture and try again with fresh yeast.
  3. Add in the olive oil, honey, egg, rosemary, parsley, garlic powder, sea salt and 1 cup of the flour. Mix on low until everything is combined. Switch to the dough hook (or use a large wooden spoon) and add in the remaining flour. Mix on low to combine, about 1 minute, then turn the mixer to medium-high and knead for 5 minutes. If you aren’t using a stand mixer, knead the dough by hand for 5-7 minutes, adding just enough flour to create a soft, but not sticky, dough.
  4. Seperate the dough into 2 equal halves, then separate each of those halves into another half, then into 3 equal pieces. You should have 12 pieces in total. Roll each piece of dough between your hands to form a ball, then place the ball into the greased pan, leaving a bit of space (1-2″) between them. Cover the dough with a clean dishcloth and allow the rolls to rest for 10 minutes before placing them in the oven and baking for 12-14 minutes, or until the rolls are lightly golden on top.
  5. While the rolls are baking, mix together the melted butter and minced garlic. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush tops of the rolls with the mixture, once they come out of the oven. Sprinkle with additional sea salt, if desired. Serve immediately.

The rolls can be kept at room temperature, in an airtight container, for 1-2 days, or frozen after baking, once thoroughly cooled, for up to 2 months.

Notes

**If you don’t have fresh rosemary on hand, you can substitute with 2 tsp of dried rosemary

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Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
June 13, 2025

Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

These rich, fudgy brownies are perfectly moist and dense, with a deep chocolate flavor that melts in your mouth. Topped with a silky ganache and a sprinkle of sea salt… because balance is everything! Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 30 …

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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
May 1, 2025

Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

These raspberry cheesecake bars combine a buttery crust with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with vibrant, juicy raspberries for a perfect balance of tart and sweet in every bite. Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins Ingredients For crust For cheesecake For …

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Nutella Blondies
April 1, 2025

Nutella Blondies

Rich, chewy, and irresistibly chocolatey, these Nutella blondies combine the creamy hazelnut spread with a soft, golden-brown base for a decadent treat that’s perfect any time of day.

Yields: 20 Pices
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (215 g.) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g.) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 1/4 cups (270 g.) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Nutella

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13″x9″ baking pan with parchment, leaving a 2″ overhang on 2 opposite sides.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs and egg yolk and whisk until combined. Whisk in vanilla and salt. Add flour and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.

Step 3

Pour batter into prepared pan and spread in an even layer. Drop small spoonfuls of Nutella over top. Using a toothpick, swirl Nutella into top of batter.

Step 4

Bake blondies until edges are golden brown and top feels firm in the center, 24 to 27 minutes. Let cool.

Step 5

Using parchment overhang, lift blondies from pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Information

Calories5620
Fat289 g
Saturated fat204 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol1044 mg
Sodium1305 mg
Carbohydrates680 g
Fiber23 gSugar470 g
Protein61 g
Vitamin D3 mcg
Calcium673 mg
Iron29 mg
Potassium1999 mg

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Cranberry Orange Biscotti
August 14, 2024

Cranberry Orange Biscotti

A healthy, whole-grain, low-sugar recipe for Cranberry Orange Biscotti with a cup of coffee to brighten up your afternoon break!…… It’s life. Prep Time: 10 minutes minsCook Time: 30 minutes minsServings: 16 cookies Ingredients Instructions Notes We let our biscotti stay nice and crunchy in …

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Small-batch Chocolate Chip Tahini Biscotti
May 29, 2024

Small-batch Chocolate Chip Tahini Biscotti

Small-batch Chocolate Chip Tahini Biscotti a delightful twist on the classic biscotti, blending nutty tahini with melty pockets of chocolate in every crisp bite. The rich sesame flavor adds a subtle creaminess that perfectly complements the sweetness of the chocolate chips, making each piece both …

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Chocolate Almond Biscotti
May 10, 2024

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Chocolate Almond Biscotti crunchy, twice-baked perfection with a deep cocoa richness and the irresistible nuttiness of toasted almonds. Imagine dunking one into a steaming cup of velvety espresso, the crisp edges softening just enough to melt in your mouth. The chocolate lingers, the almonds add that satisfying crunch, and every bite feels like a little moment of indulgence.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 40 minutes mins
Servings: 16 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 flax egg sub 1 large egg beaten
  • 3 tbsp drippy almond butter (48 g) sub other drippy nut/seed butters
  • 1/4 cup sugar (48 g)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp flour (135 g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup almonds (30 g) sub other nuts

Chocolate coating

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (90 g)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (5 g)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F and line a cookie sheet with parchment.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flax with water and let it thicken 10 minutes.
  • Add to the bowl almond butter, sugar, almond extract until well blended.
  • Add most of your flour, make a well in the center and add baking powder (optional pinch of salt), roughly stir the baking powder into the flour.
  • Stir all to form a heavy dough. If it’s still sticky add more flour 1 tbsp (7g) at a time. Fold in almonds.
  • Form a long roll of dough (use a lightly floured surface if it helps) and place on the cookie sheet.
  • Press down to about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Bake until golden brown about 20-25 minutes. Let the baked roll cool for a few minutes.
  • Slice into 16 and place the slices cut side up back on to the cookie sheet. Bake another 5-10 minutes until nicely toasted.
  • Let biscotti cool completely while melting together chocolate and coconut oil.
  • Dip each biscotti and cover with 1 tsp chocolate and set back on the parchment (there will be chocolate left to use elsewhere). Refrigerate to set the chocolate and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make a flax egg, stir together 1 tbsp (7 g) flax seed meal and 3 tbsp water and let it sit and thicken for 5 minutes.
  • We let our biscotti stay nice and crunchy in room temperature. They were consumed pretty quickly but I’ll bet they’ll stay fresh a few days at least!
  • For a milder more classical biscotti, use all purpose flour and white sugar. We loved the more “rustic” biscotti with the whole wheat flour and coconut sugar though!

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread
May 9, 2024

Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread

This is moist and tender orange cranberry bread with buttery streusel and a zingy orange glaze. It’s perfect for guests or with a warm cup of tea in the early morning or afternoon. See notes for freezing instructions. Ingredients Streusel Bread Glaze Instructions Notes Estimated …

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