When looking for a light & simple summer treat, this bright, lemony sugar cookie is just what you need. Using a clever technique from a vintage cookbook gives this soft and airy sugar cooks its crispy exterior, but the tangy sweet glaze is really what makes us smile!
Our most requested cupcake recipe might have just become our favorite donut recipe as well! The key ingredient is reduced coconut milk; ensuring lots of sweet, coconut flavor throughout the cakey, vanilla-speckled donut. There's also some of the milk reduction in the glaze for good measure. Finally, each little donut is crowned with sweetened coconut flakes.
It's as though the sun has finally made an appearance in New York and my body instantly craves icy fruits and veggies. These simple smoothies are not only healthy but an incredible help to our busy mornings! I love sneaking in lots of vitamins and minerals to keep us all going throughout the day and into the sports-occupied evenings. The kids love the bright colors and fun flavors!
Spring is in the air and berries are starting to make their way back onto grocery store shelves. Even though it's a bit early to make jams and jellies, or even cobblers or shortcake, I was chomping at the bit to incorporate some into a new recipe. These lemon donuts with fresh blackberry glaze were the perfect combination of flavors for a spring breakfast treat. Don't let the bright purple color fool you, there's no artificial dyes here. Just plump, juicy blackberries. Oh, and trust me... you'll want to use the reduction technique with every berry-flavored frosting or glaze from now on!
I wanted to tweak an old standby by turning a traditional carrot cake into kid-friendly cupcakes but with the "adult" cream cheese frosting. I reduced the amount of sugar needed by adding shredded Fuji apples to the mix and loads of fragrant spices. Whipped cream was whipped with cinnamon and folded into the classic, dense cream cheese version creating a light, dreamy texture.
These butterscotch oatmeal cookies win over just about any cookie lover with its crispy exterior and chewy inside; without a raisin, nut or chocolate chip in sight. Plus, they have a little added crunch and caramel flavor from the toffee bits. It's the sprinkling of sea salt on top that really seals the deal though!
Perfection in pie form! We ate slice after slice for three days; every bite was as delightful as the first. Velvety tart filling on a mildly sweet shortbread crust that made everyone smile with satisfaction. Meyer Lemons are truly the star of the citrus family!
My favorite banana bread recipe is tried and true, straight from one of my vintage cookbooks. Simple & satisfying, never dry, always perfect. I love the original but I've made a few changes to amp it up; giving a little twist to a great classic. Chocolate, banana, pecans and coconut; these ingreadients were meant to be together.
