Cinnamon rugelach cookies are traditionally served during Hanukkah, but the rich, cream cheese dough and variety of possible fillings make this a delicious any-holiday cookie recipe. This is one tasty cookie. Or is it a pastry? Let’s discuss. What Is Rugelach? Rugelach are crescent-shaped cookies made from a rich cream cheese dough that’s somewhere between…
Homemade cinnamon rolls are the perfect start to any weekend breakfast or brunch. I don’t make homemade cinnamon rolls very often, so they are definitely a treat. But when we have overnight visitors, I like to make a big breakfast, and these are a nice addition. Since the holidays are coming up, I will be…
Cream cheese coffee cake is tender and moist with a rich cream cheese filling and lemon and almond topping. It is just the right accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. Some coffee cakes are overly sweet with lots of bells and whistles, which is sort of not the point. I think the perfect…
King cake is a traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras dessert. It’s like a coffee cake with filling, colored sugar, and icing. This recipe for king cake is a must-have at any Mardi Gras party!
This simple blueberry compote can be enjoyed several different ways. It has just a handful of ingredients and is ready in under 15 minutes. With a delicious bright berry flavor, it’s an easy, last minute way to make any dessert special. This recipe will work with a variety of fresh or frozen berries. It contains…
Blintz soufflé is an easy and delicious brunch or breakfast dish. The creamy, cheesy filling mimics a traditional blintz, but instead of making and rolling crepes, the batter is baked over a rich sweet cheese filling. Fresh blueberry sauce, fruit jam and sour cream are traditional accompaniments. Traditional blintzes take a lot of work, which…
If you’re looking for gluten free side dishes, here’s a delicious collection for you! While many side dishes are naturally gluten free, sometimes there are sneaky additions like flour to thicken a sauce or coat veggies. These gluten-free side recipes are bound to have something to please just about anyone. I’ve gathered a few recipes…
Pumpkin cake is one of those recipes I pull out once or twice in the fall, and every time I do, I wonder why we don’t make pumpkin dishes year-round? This pumpkin cake recipe isn’t fancy. It’s a pretty easy cake, baked in a single layer, like an old-fashioned snack cake. The cream cheese frosting…
This easy blueberry crisp is an easy and delicious dessert, made with juicy blueberries, and a crunchy, butter, brown sugar, and oat topping. It’s the perfect summer dessert to take advantage of blueberry season, and so much easier than making a blueberry pie. I love fruit desserts, and this dessert is also gluten free and…
I think you will love this carrot cake with cream cheese frosting recipe! There are a lot of different recipes for carrot cake. I mean I love carrot cake with everything in it like pineapple, nuts and coconut, but this carrot cake recipe is more of a bakery style carrot cake. It is a tall,…
Once I saw this apple tart, I knew I had to make it. I’ve kept all my Cook’s Illustrated magazines dating back almost 30 years, I frequently go back and search for seasonal recipes. I love the depth of testing they go into for each recipe, and this apple tart is no exception. But this…