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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mug Cake

A decadently delicious, single serve cake takes a few minutes to make and offers a hearty dose of satisfying protein too!   I love a good chocolate cake as much as the next person. Topped with the foolproof peanut butter frosting pictured with the linked cake, it’s a personal favorite that has graced the table of many…

Sunflower Zucchini Bread (Gluten-Free with Coconut Flour)

While I typically use my tried-and-true gluten-free flour blend as a cup-for-cup stand in when baking quick breads, cakes, muffins, I have been experimenting more and more with various flours used separately, specifically, almond flour and coconut flour. Coconut flour is unique in that very little of it is required relative to other flours due…

Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Best described as a handheld brownie sundae, these make-ahead treats will be the star of any party or potluck!     Who doesn’t love a classic ice cream sandwich? The memory alone takes me back to my childhood. It was the perfect summer treat and exactly what I wanted when I heard the distant melody of…

Chipwich Bars

Everyone loves a chipwich, so why not make it easier–and more fun–by making a sheet panful? I even have a simple trick for a cookie that isn’t rock hard when frozen, and the science behind it is fascinating!   Many of us have distinct preferences where the classic chocolate chip cookie is concerned. Some fall…

Spaghetti Casserole

Saucy, meaty, cheesy, and delicious, this make-ahead casserole is a longtime favorite that’s perfect for family dinners, casual entertaining, potlucks, and anytime you need to take a meal to a friend.    My clearest memories of this spaghetti casserole is eating it in the days after my first son was born. Appreciating the sleep-deprived state…

Italian Ricotta Cookies

These tender, cake-like cookies are topped with an irresistible glaze and look beautiful on a cookie platter. Perfect for special occasions from Christmas and Easter to baby showers. Simply change the color of the sprinkles!   Credit for this absolutely delightful cookie recipe goes to my friend, Kalyn, who bakes these gems every holiday season with…

Wild Mushroom Pizza

The flavor-packed “sauce” and topping for this unconventional pizza may be prepared in advance so the pizza can be simply assembled and baked when ready to eat. Even those who dislike mushrooms have fought over the last slice!         I fully realize that photos depicting shades of brown may not convince you…

Congo Bars

Congo Bars = the ultimate blondie! Perfectly chewy and so much easier to make than a batch of cookies, this foolproof recipe is a childhood favorite that has stood the test of time.    Readers occasionally ask me if I ever really mess up a recipe – and the answer is a definite “Yes!” Earlier this…

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