This hash brown frittata is the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch menu, especially if you’re entertaining! It’s filled with smoked ham, peppers, spinach, and cheddar cheese, all inside a crispy hash brown crust. Let’s all just agree that Brunch is by far the best meal. It’s a little bit breakfast, a little bit lunch, and pretty much anything goes. Often we enjoy a brunchy meal at home on the weekends as a family, but I love hosting more formal meals with friends and family for holidays and other special occasions too. And this amazing hash brown frittata is one of my new favorite a ..read more

You’re sure to fall in love with this light lemon coconut cake made up of tender coconut cake layers, homemade zesty lemon curd, and velvety Chantilly cream frosting. I feel a little guilty that it’s taken so long to share this cake recipe with you all. For many years I’ve been combining my southern coconut cake with homemade lemon curd for the ultimate spring dessert. But when I got a recent comment on my coconut cake recipe “can I fill this cake with lemon curd instead?” I realized I need to make this winning combination more official. And so here we are! This lemon coconut cake i ..read more

Twice-baked potatoes filled with spinach and sharp cheddar cheese are an excellent make-ahead option for holidays, potlucks and dinner parties. Add bacon to these spinach and cheddar twice-baked potatoes if you want, or keep them vegetarian. Family meals have been such an important part of my life, both with my little family of 4 and with my husband and I’s extended families. We both come from large families and it’s always great to gather over a meal.  And what’s a big family potluck without some sort of fabulous cheesy potato dish? I’ve got you covered with these easy and delicious spi ..read more

Imagine the softest buttery sugar cookies stacked with fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting. That’s this sugar cookie cake! It’s such a fun treat fit for any celebration. It’s my birthday week! And I figured what better way to celebrate than with a pound of butter and a bunch of sprinkles. Birthdays are for overindulging your sweet tooth, after all. I’m a traditionalist when it comes to birthday cake, so a big layer cake is definitely a must. But I’ve also been craving a soft vanilla sugar cookie piled high with buttercream frosting, and so I decided to combine the two in this ultimate sugar c ..read more

This cranberry orange bundt cake is a perfect fall, winter and holiday baking! It’s a rich and moist cream cheese pound cake scented with cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest, filled with fresh tart cranberries, and covered with a sweet orange glaze. Aren’t bundt cakes the best? They pretty much come out of the pan looking all gorgeous and ready to wow. All you need is a simple glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar and you have a dessert fit for any occasion no matter how casual or fancy. Which is exactly why you’ll love this cranberry orange bundt cake! It’s impressive but simple, and very delici ..read more

These frosted brownie cut outs are a festive and unique addition to any holiday party or cookie exchange. Everyone will love these rich and fudgy brownies frosted with fluffy buttercream frosting to look like Christmas trees, or whatever else your creativity can dream up! While frosting sugar cookies is a beloved holiday tradition for many of us, these brownie cut out “cookies” are a fun alternative. And they’re much easier to make too! There’s no chilling, rolling, or cookie cutters required. I’ve simply taken my favorite one-bowl homemade brownies recipe, cut them into triangles, and topped ..read more

4 ingredients is all you need to make this incredibly rich, tender, and flavorful brown butter shortbread. These easy, press-in-the-pan cookies prove that sometimes simple really is best! Serve these delicious cookies during the holiday season, or any time of the year. During the holidays I like to find and create new baked treats to share, of course, but I also really enjoy revisiting the classics. Last weekend I was craving some good old fashioned shortbread cookies, but with a brown butter twist.  Browning the butter before using it in this shortbread is a small extra step with big im ..read more

This hearty turkey and dumplings soup filled with turkey, vegetables, and fluffy buttermilk dumplings cooked right on top is a great way to use leftover turkey! One of the best things about Thanksgiving is the leftovers, am I right? But even I can only eat so many turkey sandwiches before enough is enough. These turkey and dumplings are the perfect solution, turning leftovers into a completely new and different (and delicious!) meal. My family loves it! And I know yours will too. Loaded up with carrots, potatoes, onions and turkey in a rich broth, the soup is fabulous enough on its own. But t ..read more

If you’re searching for a non-traditional pie for your holiday table, then look no further than this creamy cranberry mascarpone tart with pecan shortbread crust. This festive tart has so many things happening all in one dessert, and they all work together with a delicious combination of flavors and textures. You’ll love how the rich cheesecake-like filling pairs with the tart jammy cranberries, and the crisp pecan shortbread crust holds it all together so delightfully.  There’s a little something for everyone to love in this cranberry mascarpone tart, and I promise that they will!  ..read more

Classic pecan pie gets a super delicious upgrade! This chocolate coconut pecan pie is an incredible combination of flavors, and sure to be a new favorite. Pecan pie is a holiday tradition in so many households, including mine. Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be complete without a slice!  If you’re a fan of pecan pie like me, then you simply have to try this chocolate coconut pecan pie. It takes something great and makes it even more amazing. You’ll love how the dark chocolate and toasted coconut add to the rich caramel flavors and compliment the nutty pecans. (Honestly, it tasted like a ..read more