Light and cake-like, but not too sweet; perfumed with bright orange zest, warm nutmeg and spicy cardamom... this is a welcome upgrade to a worthy classic!
Almond Cupcakes with Fresh Raspberry Buttercream
Pillowy, almond scented cakes; puréed fresh raspberries whipped into silky buttercream. Sounds pretty fancy, right? To me, this is the quintessential birthday cake... a perfect individual celebratory treat. Plus, that gorgeous vibrant frosting only takes an additional 15 minutes to make!
Turmeric & Molasses "Super Smoothie"
We've come up with a cold and creamy smoothie that has a warm, spicy kick (similar to cinnamon) but made with the new "it" superfood... turmeric. Just wait until you hear about all the ways that it can benefit your health; you'll be grabbing your blender each morning too!
Mom's Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This old fashioned standard has all the flavor you'd expect to find in a quick bread but is just as tender and satisfying as the best layer cakes. It's packed with four bananas, ensuring that unmistakable flavor, then slathered with a luxurious but classic cream cheese frosting. This dessert doesn't need any frills delivered by decorations or piping bags; the cake really just speaks for itself.
Lemon & Cream Scones
After indulging in so many wonderful treats on our vacation, I wanted to make something just as fantastic for my family once we returned home (and back to reality). We didn't have much on hand but I knew I could whip up a batch of yummy scones by the time a pot of coffee finished brewing. The freshly squeezed lemon juice in both the batter and glaze make these light and tender scones remarkable!
Glazed Lemon Sugar Cookies
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!
Coconut & Vanilla Bean Donuts
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.
The Smoothie Project
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!