Cooking through the seasons for family & friends in my Colorado kitchen
These apple cinnamon kodiak cakes muffins are made with grated apples, ground cinnamon, and pure maple syrup. They’re whole grain, full of protein, and perfect for a quick breakfast on a busy morning. I love muffins for breakfast…or a snack…or really, any time of the day! They’re wonderful for …
This spiced one-bowl banana chocolate caramel bundt cake is studded with dark chocolate & pecans and topped with homemade brown sugar-caramel glaze just as it comes out of the oven. It’s truly one-of-a-kind! Wondering what to make with that bunch of brown bananas on your …
A pairing as perfect as chocolate and coffee begs to be featured in some of the best dessert recipes, and that’s just what these are! In this roundup, I highlight 30+ inspired mocha dessert recipes. From mocha pies to chocolate espresso cakes, and everything in …
Impress your loved ones with this easy berry pavlova with vanilla bean whipped cream. This elegant pavlova has a crisp exterior and chewy marshmallow-like center. Topped with homemade vanilla bean whipped cream and berries, this berry pavlova dessert is absolutely delicious! This recipe is very …
This coconut almond granola is studded with big chips of toasted coconut, slivered almonds and sweetened with maple syrup. It’s spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Coconut almond granola makes the perfect easy breakfast or snack to have on hand. What makes this Coconut …
Deeply chocolate and ultra smooth, the chocolate silk filling is crowned with homemade whipped cream and sits on a buttery chocolate cookie crust. Decadent chocolate silk pie combines two layers of chocolate and is a perfect dessert for any occasion. This chocolate lover’s dream pie …
Dipped in chocolate, these heart-shaped chocolate linzer cookies have all the traditional “spice” flavors of a linzer cookie: hazelnuts, citrus zest and and a little cinnamon, minus the jam usually sandwiched in-between. They’re pretty and oh so good! Looking for a chocolate version of the …
Gorgeous raspberry jam-filled sandwich cookies made with toasted hazelnuts, citrus zest, cinnamon and almond extract. Raspberry linzer cookies are in the shortbread cookie family, buttery, delicate and spiced perfectly to compliment your favorite jam. Which Cookie Cutters Make the Best Linzer Cookies? You’ll need one …
Whole wheat popovers are the whole-grain version of a traditional popover, made with eggs, milk, whole wheat pastry flour and salt. They “pop” up just as delicious as the original with hollow, airy pockets, just waiting to be buttered and devoured! what are popovers? Popovers …
Everyone’s favorite baked pasta! Three-cheese ziti is made with an easy tomato sauce and, you guessed it…three cheeses! This quick baked ziti recipe is easy enough to throw together for a weeknight dinner, but memorable enough to make for a night of entertaining friends and …
Raspberry crisp with chocolate streusel, for two! This recipe combines juicy sweetened raspberries with a punch of crisp chocolate streusel, baked to perfection and topped with vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream. Chocolate raspberry crisp is the easiest dessert to throw together. In less than 10 …
Nothing beats the real, homemade version! Heavy cream, vanilla extract and a little powdered sugar. This recipe for homemade whipped cream is the three ingredient staple every home cook needs in their repertoire. It’s so easy and there’s no special equipment needed other than a …