Dessert

No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites

All the ingredients for the no-bake carrot cake bites are laid out on a clean counter. Ingredients include a bowl of grated carrots, a pile of rolled oats, dates, raisins, spices in small dishes, and a drizzling of maple syrup.

No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites It’s funny, isn’t it? How does food bring back memories? A simple dish can transport you back in time. For me, this one takes me straight to our family holidays. Every summer, we’d pack into the…

Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake

Whole Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake on a white table, styled with autumn decor like small pumpkins and cinnamon sticks, cozy fall vibe

Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake Last fall, we went on a little family trip to a pumpkin patch, and honestly, it was chaos and fun all at once because the kids were running in every direction and my youngest almost tripped…

Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

“Moist peach cake topped with creamy brown sugar frosting on a white plate with peach slices.”

Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting Last summer we went on a family trip to visit my aunt Freda and she lives in a small town where the peaches grow sweeter than candy and I thought I’d just eat them…

Air Fryer Churro Bites

Golden Air Fryer Churro Bites coated in cinnamon sugar served on a white plate with chocolate and caramel dip.

Air Fryer Churro Bites You know those family trips where everything goes a bit messy and funny at the same time and you’re all tired but happy and somehow food makes it better so last summer we went to the…

Apple Cinnamon Babka Bread

“Apple Cinnamon Babka on white table, one slice leaning against the loaf, apples and cinnamon around, warm natural light, inviting homemade bread”

Apple Cinnamon Babka Bread It’s funny, isn’t it, how food brings back memories because every bite tells a story and when I think about Apple Cinnamon Babka Bread it takes me straight to that weekend with my family moreover we…

Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes

“Mini cheesecakes flavored with eggnog, styled on a bright table with cinnamon sticks and pine décor.”

It’s funny, isn’t it? How certain foods take you right back to a moment. Last holiday, I decided to make these Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes, and well, the first try? Totally burnt. Typical me. But then, I tried again, and guess…

Pistachio Pudding Cookies

"Homemade pistachio pudding cookies arranged neatly with a glass of milk in the background."

You know, it’s funny how food brings back memories because the first time I tried making these Pistachio Pudding Cookies, I totally overbaked them, and the edges were crunchy while the middle was all soft. Typical me, and yet somehow,…

Maple Pecan Pie Brownies

Overhead shot of brownies with crunchy pecans on top, served on a clean white plate.

So here’s the thing, and family trips never go as planned and right? We pack the snacks, and we think we’re ready, and yet someone always forgets something. Last fall, we went on a short road trip, and the kids…

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Easy caramel apple dump cake recipe with apple pie filling and buttery cake mix shown fresh out of the oven

You know how family trips don’t always go as planned and yet somehow they end up being the most memorable ones so last fall we went apple picking and it rained the whole time so our shoes got stuck in…

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars

It’s funny, isn’t it? How food can bring back memories and make a whole day feel special. Last fall, I tried making Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars for my kids. The first try, I burnt it, and of course, typical me,…