No yeast in a recipe is a good thing. As soon as I hear no yeast anything, I visualize a flat baked bread or pastry. Before, I thought if I didn’t put yeast in my […]
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Easy Homemade Marshmallows with 4 Ingredients
Homemade marshmallows are what I like to call these fluffy, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth creations. If your throat is itching, grab a marshmallow! The gelatin helps soothe throat pain. I haven’t been baking lately, but these […]
Simple No Mixer Fruit Muffins From Scratch
I rarely experiment with muffin recipes, so when I find myself making muffins, then I would use the recipes over and over. Fruit muffins are great for school or work. They can be kept in […]
The Best Holiday Cookie Recipes
Still searching for cookie recipes to put into your gift boxes? Here are a few recipes that could inspire you!
Honey and Peppermint Pryaniki with a Simple Glaze
Peppermint cookies (also called pryaniki) will melt in your mouth and become a holiday staple! These cookies are a childhood favorite. Russian pryaniki goes back to the traditional Russian kitchen, they were first baked for […]
Pumpkin Muffins with a Simple Vanilla Glaze
As soon as the cold breeze starts, it means it’s time to make these scrumptious Pumpkin Muffins! These pumpkin muffins are perfect for autumn mornings and afternoon snacks. The fall aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and […]
Poppy Seed Cake with an Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
Bring out the poppy seed flavor in every bite of this Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This is a crowd-pleasing cake that’s sure to get some praise. It’s fluffy and soft, but not […]
Crepe Cake with a Cream Custard and Easy Chocolate Ganache
Once you have mastered the easy crepe technique, this cake is all about gently stacking and not overfilling on the cream. Mastering the crepe technique is indeed easy when you are using my easy crepe […]
How to make Simple Crunchy Baklava
This sweet, decadent Baklava brings an irresistible crunch packaged in a no-fuss, easy recipe. It’s jam-packed with layers of phyllo dough and walnut-y goodness – your taste buds will thank you. Oh, Baklava. Sweet, sweet […]
How to Make a Walnut Pumpkin Cake Roll with Ricotta Butterсream
A pumpkin roll is a fall favorite in our home. And this recipe is packed with pumpkin goodness, a sweet, smooth ricotta cream, and is baked to perfection. Deliciously spiced, moist, and irresistibly decadent – […]
Vanilla Cookies with an Easy Glaze (Pryaniki)
Moist, delicious vanilla cookies. Doused in an easy-to-make, easier-to-devour glaze. These are the perfect addition to your holiday spread. Oh boy, am I excited to share this special recipe with you. Pryaniki. They’re delicious. Nostalgic. […]
How to make an Upside Down Peach Cake
Coffee Cupcakes with Simple Coffee Buttercream Frosting
Calla Lily Cookies with Easy Sweet Cream Cheese Cream
These paper-thin cookies are rolled to perfection with a sweet, cream cheese surprise inside. Beautifully presented too, resembling a Calla Lily. I am so excited to share this recipe with you all! It’s one that […]
Delicate Napoleon Cake with Puff Pastry and a Simple Custard (Mille-Feuille)
This Napoleon features layers of crispy, flaky puff pastry Napoleon with a delicious vanilla custard pastry cream in between. It’s a surefire way to wow your guests. Can we all agree that textured desserts make […]
Irresistble and Sweet Russian Cookies with Simple Farmer’s Cheese
These soft, tangy yet sweet Farmers Cheese Cookies are a definite hit with everyone. Made with ricotta cheese and sour cream, they’re not your everyday cookie. Let’s start with a little confession: I’m slightly obsessed […]