What’s not to love about a wonderfully rich German dessert made with layers of moist, tender chocolate sponge cake sandwiched together with a tart yet sweet cherry filling and fresh whipped cream?! The Black Forest Cake (called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte in German), which originated in the Black Forest region of Germany, features cherries soaked in Kirsch (a cherry brandy also from the Black Forest region) and the resulting sweet, spiked cherry syrup is brushed on top of each cake layer. A creamy, chocolate-cherry dream, this visually stunning and decadent cake is a holiday showstopper. Ingredi ..read more

This savory no-yeast quick bread is downright delicious and easy to make. Loaded with pops of cheddar and parmesan cheese, fresh chives, shredded zucchini, and a hint of garlic, this buttery bread is extremely moist and flavorful. With a cake-like texture, serve this tender bread as a side with soup, stew, pasta, or chili, slather a slice with melted butter for a snack or brunch, or enjoy it plain; Either way, you’ll be smitten with this simple recipe. Ingredients Cheddar & Chive Zucchini Bread 1½ cups shredded zucchini (DO NOT squeeze out the water) 3 Tbsp fresh chives or green onions, c ..read more

This rhubarb cream pie was adapted from my grandmother’s recipe. This was my dad’s favorite pie growing up, and my grandmother used to make two at a time because he loved it so much. This classic, old-fashioned pie features tart and tangy rhubarb with a sweet and creamy custard filling encased in a buttery, flaky pie crust for an easy, decadent dessert. This delicious and beautiful pie has the right balance of flavors and is absolute spring and summer dessert perfection. Ingredients Double Pie Crust 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 16 Tbsp unsalted butter, c ..read more

Zucchini bread is my favorite way to use our zucchini bounty each summer. This super moist and tender cake-like bread features seasonal flavors and comes together easily. Blueberries and lemon are a dream team; The tartness of lemons and the sweetness of blueberries are a match made in foodie heaven. This bread is brimming with juicy blueberries, packed with luscious lemon flavor inside, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze for added fresh, bright, tangy citrus notes. Ingredients Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 large eg ..read more

Known as Kerry Apple Cake in some parts of Ireland, this easy-to-make rustic cake is the perfect authentic St. Patrick’s Day dessert. This apple blackberry cake is moist, full of vanilla and fruit flavors, and made even sweeter with a drizzle of warm custard sauce. This cake showcases the flavors of tart, crisp apples and floral, juicy blackberries set under a buttery, streusel topping. It’s sweet, but not overly sweet, and is a nice treat to have at breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert. With simple flavors, this light, tender, buttery cake has a hint of warm cinnamon flavor while its texture ..read more

Shepherd’s pie isn’t just for humans anymore! With a few tweaks to the popular British dish, this savory pie is transformed into a dog-safe tasty treat. This quick and easy recipe is made from meat and veggies moistened with a gravy and topped with mashed potatoes. Shepupherd’s pie is a fun and creative way to spoil your dog with a delicious special meal to celebrate a holiday, their birthday, or any other time you just want to party. This pie was a huge hit with Shadow and Sasha. They thought it was woofing fantastic and couldn’t get enough of it. Ingredients Doggie Shepherd’s Pie 1 lb grou ..read more

Linzer cookies feature two buttery shortbread cookies sandwiched together with jam that peeks through the cutout on top of the cookies. The name comes from the Linzer Torte, which is a pastry with a lattice dough on top of a jam filling, that originated in the Austrian city of Linz. Like the famous Linzer Torte, Linzer cookies feature an almond-based dough. Popular throughout Austria and Germany, these buttery, nutty cookies have a hint of lemon and are generously dusted with confectioners’ sugar. These holiday cookies not only look beautiful, but they taste incredibly delicious. Makes about ..read more

One of the most popular and beloved traditional German Christmas cookies, Zimtsterne is made entirely of ground nuts, so they are naturally gluten and dairy-free. These light cinnamon cookies featuring a meringue frosting are a cross between a macaroon and a meringue with a bit of nuttiness. They are texturally chewy on the inside and crisp on the top. The nut meringue is rolled out, cut into stars, and iced with a mixture of egg whites and sugar before baking. Makes 24 3-inch stars Ingredients Cinnamon Star Cookies 2 large egg whites 2 cups confectioner's sugar 2 cups finely ground almonds ..read more

It’s peanut butter jelly time with this lunchtime favorite in cake form. There are a few things in life that work together beautifully, like peanut butter and jelly, and this cake is the perfect representation of the signature snack. This nostalgic peanut butter and jelly cake is a whimsical nod to your childhood in the best way possible. This naked cake is made with soft and tender peanut butter and strawberry cake layers which are splashed with peanut butter and strawberry milk soaks for added moisture, and topped with peanut and strawberry crumbs and melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter and str ..read more

It’s always fun to find an excuse to spoil your pup and engage them in different ways. If you happen to have a canine buddy with a birthday or adoption anniversary coming up, you just want to blow your dog’s mind with a sweet surprise, or to have your pup partake in Thanksgiving festivities, whip up this fun pupcake to celebrate your pooch. Made with natural, dog-friendly ingredients like sweet potatoes, honey, turkey, peas, carrots, and whole wheat flour, this nutritious, healthy, and safe pupcake will become your pup’s new favorite treat. This easy-to-make treat is disguised as a fancy indul ..read more