our favorite family recipes
Lemon Meringue Tart is a pie-like dessert. This delicious treat is a pastry base filled with lemon curd and topped with meringue. This dessert is the perfect summer dish: light, airy and so delicious. What better way to ring in your end-of-summer Labor Day bash? The dish I baked was […]
This lemon loaf cake, topped with lemon icing and fresh strawberries, is your favorite fruit-filled treat. This dish has the perfect flavoring for a summer dessert, and is a definite crowd-please for any BBQ. It is sweet, yet tangy, and the cake is soft and moist, giving you that melt-in-your-mouth […]
The incoming warmer temperatures are allowing us to hang out in our backyards, instead of inside, as we quarantine. My family has officially added mulch to all the flower beds and we are working on covering the grass with topsoil. We spend most of the day outdoors whenever there is […]
I love a fresh and lemony taste and scent when I am baking. These Lemon Cupcakes are the perfect balance of a classic vanilla cupcake with a touch of freshly squeezed lemons. I made these cupcakes for the first time for my daughter’s second birthday, where I added a pink […]
It’s that time of the year when we all reflect on the year that passed and we look forward to the New Year. We make a list of things we want to accomplish and the things we have accomplished so far. This year, we are celebrating at home, hoping to […]
Summer and the Fourth of July means it is officially blueberry season! To celebrate this delicious season, I decided to make this sweet, tasty treat that was all gone immediately. Sandwich Pavlova with Cream and Blueberries is the perfect bite of crispy, gooey, creamy goodness, with a pop of fresh […]
I absolutely love cooking and baking during the summer. The kids are home and there are some delicious fruits in season. This week, I decided to try out Nectarine Turnovers with Icing. Similar to an Apple Turnover, which I love making in the fall, it is even easier to make! […]
Dairy-Free Rhubarb Frangipane Tart is the perfect dish for anyone who loves a little sour and a lot of flavor in their desserts. This sweet tart was born out of my love for baking and is perfect for any day and any time of the week. You need to start […]
Let’s be honest. Meringues are AMAZING! They are sweet, perfect little bites that practically melt in your mouth. These Nutella Meringues are super easy to make and can last for up to three weeks. Talk about a win-win. These are the perfect little bites to satisfy your sweet cravings. I […]
Apple Galette with Date Syrup tastes best when served warm and with a side of vanilla ice cream. It has the perfect ratio of fruit to dough crust and looks gorgeous, to boot. It has a touch of homemade elegance and beauty. Apple Galette is the perfect fresh and fruity […]