Recipes

Move over, peanut brittle—there’s a new classic on the way! This super-simple and 4 ingredient pepita brittle recipe is even more delicious than its better-known cousin.

Nothing says “autumn” quite like my Brown Butter Maple Glazed Scones recipe! Combine the warmth and sweetness of pure maple syrup with a delicious brown butter glaze and you have the makings of the perfect fall treat. Serve with a hot cup of coffee or warm apple cider to complete the scone experience.

Surprising yet delicious: beets and chocolate. My Red Velvet Beet Cupcake recipe with Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is 100% worth turning on the oven for this summer. They boast a stunning red hue without artificial food dye and a subtle yet delicious twist on the classic red velvet flavor. The beets add natural sweetness and moisture.

This is my “go-to” all-purpose macaron shell recipe. My macaron shell recipe is done in the traditional French way: It doesn’t use a cooked meringue. It’s a great basic macaron recipe—and the one I always recommend for first-time macaron makers.

Layered with a fresh berry medley and topped with homemade whipped cream, this fruity summer dessert is prettiest served in a trifle bowl. If you don’t have a trifle bowl, you can use a glass bowl. Even better if it’s a decorative one! Get ready to impress your guests with this Red, White and Blue Strawberry Blueberry 4th of July Dessert Trifle recipe.

Indulge in the flavors of the season with this delightful rhubarb upside down cake. Made with a sour cream batter and adorned with a beautiful thatched design, this cake is a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. This summer treat is the perfect vessel for the unique taste of rhubarb!

Certain foods just scream summertime: Juicy watermelon, buttery sweet corn on the cob, fresh salads with farmers market veggies, anything on the grill… but we’re leaving out one very important thing: My Giant Strawberry Shortcake recipe made with a pile of fresh, juicy strawberries. It’s strawberry season!

The first time I had lemon curd was on a trip to Ireland. I stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast where our host served it up alongside homemade scones, and WOW. It was pure heaven. This is not an overstatement. Now I make it all the time, and you can too!

Beignets are a must when visiting New Orleans. I love them so much that I had to find a way to make them at home. Turns out it’s actually pretty simple—you will definitely not regret having this recipe in your repertoire.

My cute-as-can-be carrot cupcakes are topped with mascarpone frosting and edible marzipan carrots. They’re adorable, scrumptious, and they’re sure to become an Easter classic!

My kids loved hazelnuts and could not get enough Nutella flavored treats when they were little. Naturally, chocolate desserts also became favorites at our house.

Being from Chicago, I’m pretty partial to the brownie. Why, you ask? Because the brownie was birthed in my hometown, of course!