One of my favorite cookies to make are pizzelles. They’re quick, easy, and super tasty. Another reason is because I love any excuse to break out a different kitchen appliance. The most important thing you will need is a pizzelle maker. I just have a small, single pizzelle maker from Dash, but there are others than can make more at a time. What you’ll need: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp anise extract (you could use vanilla if you like) 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder powdered suger What to do: In one bowl you will mix the sugar and 3 eggs. Then add the me ..read more

Influenster was kind enough to send me their Spring Forward VoxBox, filled with fun (and much appreciated) items to revamp my body and home (and tastebuds).   The first item was Gold Bond Ultimate’s Neck & Chest Age Defense Cream. Since I am a very fair-skinned person, I always tend to look for products that have SPF. I’m also in my thirties so I’m starting to look for products that keep wrinkles at bay. Luckily, this does both. It protects against UV exposure, as well as signs of aging on your neck and chest area.     It goes on quite nicely. It has an almost whipped con ..read more

Since being at home, like everyone else (should be), I’ve been going through my pantry to see if I needed anything. I realized that I’ve apparently purchased many sweetened condensed milk cans, without a real purpose for them. That being said, cake always seems to be a good answer to any problem. I used a recipe from AllRecipes, but you can find all of the instructions below. What you’ll need: 1 cup + 3 tbsp AP four 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk 4 eggs 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting   What to do: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Befo ..read more

At any given point there is always at least a pound of ricotta in my refrigerator. I usually use it for pasta dishes, but it’s also a staple in a bunch of really excellent desserts. Ricotta cookies have to be my favorite, too. What you’ll need: 2 sticks softened unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 16 oz ricotta cheese 4 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 6-8 tbsp heavy cream sprinkles What to do: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl. Then add the ricotta, vanilla, eggs, and baking powde ..read more

Happy National Cheesecake Day! I think it’s a holiday we can all get behind. While I’m always a fan of a good no bake cheesecake, I think the day calls for something special, and it’s well worth the time. Philadelphia has a simple cheesecake recipe that always turns out absolutely delicious What you’ll need: 1 9in graham cracker crust (I used an already made one, but you can make your own) 2 bricks of cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs What to do: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Blend the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Then add the eggs, and blend those into the m ..read more

I had frozen pie crusts that I had to use, so the next two recipes I have for you will feature the simple and humble frozen pie crust. The first recipe also incorporates something else I always have in my freezer, which is frozen fruit. I’m a big fan of smoothies, so I always have an abundance of frozen fruit. Sometimes bags get lost in the mix, so in order to avoid waste, I always like to make sure I utilize everything. What you’ll need: 1 thawed pie crust 4 cups frozen fruit (I’m using a cherry & berry mix) 3 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar What to do: Bak ..read more

I love any and all apple desserts. Apple strudel is one of my favorites. I’ve also learned everyone tends to have an different opinion on how it should be made. I like a strudel that’s crispy on the outside, soft and doughy on the inside. I like my apples on the softer side, and sliced super thin. No raisins, ever. I’m also a firm believer in working smarter, not harder where applicable, and absolutely appreciate a frozen puff pastry. I tend to always buy the Pepperidge Farm brand. It has never failed me, so this recipe is tailored to those sheets. What you’ll need: Apple Strudel: 1 box frozen ..read more

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