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Skip to Recipe With Easter just around the corner, there's no better time to whip up a batch of sweet homemade Hot Cross Buns! Once you discover how easy it is to make your own buns, you will never go back to the shop-bought ones again! While it is traditional to make them for Good Friday, they are great all year round, whenever you are craving a nice treat. Super fluffy, delicious, breakfast buns that are flavored with orange, warm spices, raisins, and finished with a cross on top. The ultimate treat for your Easter feast! WHAT ARE HOT CROSS BUNS? Hot cross buns are sweet, lightly spiced buns marked with a cross on top traditionally made or eaten on Good Friday, marking the end of the Christian season of Lent. It is believed that the iconic bun first appeared in 12th Century, where English Monks would decorate the freshly baked treat with a piped dough cross on Good Friday to commemorate the Day of the Cross. T...

Skip to Recipe As we are transitioning towards spring, we are dreaming of the warmer weather, brighter days, flowers blooming and leaves reappearing on the trees. I am all about classic flavor combos, and the combination of lemon & blueberry is just one of those flavors that’s screams spring. That pop of citrus brings in the brightness and sunshine that we crave for after a long dreadful winter. Enjoy a slice of sunshine in the form of this Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake. This Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake is moist, tender, and so delicious! Every bite is infused with a tangy lemon flavor and a burst of juicy blueberries. Whether enjoyed as a morning treat with a cup of tea or served as a delightful dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it is the ultimate spring-summer cake. CAN FROZEN BLUEBERRIES BE USED FOR THIS CAKE? I love using fresh blueberries in this cake, but if you don’t have fresh berries on h...

Skip to Recipe When it comes to indulging in the world of chocolate, one combination reigns supreme: peanut butter and chocolate. There is something undeniably satisfying about the combination, that has captured the hearts of everyone. In my blog, you will find quite a few recipes like my Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge , Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies , and Chocolate Peanut Butter Popsicles. And, here I am with yet another chocolate peanut butter treat that I am too excited to share. These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies combine the gooey richness of a chocolate brownie with thick swirls of creamy peanut butter throughout resulting in a dessert that’s gorgeously rich, sinfully indulgent and easy to whip up! The richness and sweet chocolate depth of the brownie contrasts beautifully with the creamy, salty peanut butter. Here are a few other decadent treats that you are definitely going t...

Skip to Recipe The season of love is here, and the whole world is gearing up to celebrate Valentine´s Day. Many people believe that a single day is not enough to celebrate the spirit of love. True! But here's the thing: if we don't celebrate special occasions, what would separate one day from the other? I believe that there is no better way to say ' I love you' than with a homemade chocolate treat. These beautiful Chocolate Raspberry Truffles are filled with a creamy white chocolate ganache coated in decadent dark chocolate and topped with freeze-dried raspberries. Each bite is pure bliss! Though they look like they were bought from a fancy chocolatier, they are surprisingly easy to make at home. With only 5 main ingredients, you have a fancy dessert that is perfect for Valentine's Day or as an edible gift any time of year! CAN YOU USE FRESH RASPBERRIES INSTEAD OF FREEZE-DRIED RASPBERRIES? ...

Skip to Recipe You all know those perfectly ripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter that you have every intention of eating every morning. However, they do not get eaten fast enough, and in the blink of an eye, they turn brown, soggy and so unappealing. Making Banana Bread is a great way to use up those overripe bananas you’ve had on your counter for way longer than you should have. This Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread is a fun twist on the classic Banana Bread. It combines the moist and flavorful goodness of banana bread with the rich and indulgent taste of chocolate in every bite. And, is just as gorgeous as it is mouth-wateringly delicious! A beautifully marbled loaf to enjoy for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon treat! WHAT IF THE BANANAS ARE NOT RIPE ENOUGH? If you are gripped by an intense Banana Bread craving, but do not have any brown, squishy bananas in hand, you can bake yellow bananas in t...

Skip to Recipe Christmas is over this year, but the holidays aren't yet. For me, the days between Christmas and New Year are all about slowing down, relaxing, restoring my mind and body, and doing anything that brings me joy and happiness. Since, I am mostly indoors, I like to spend some time baking some cookies that I can enjoy with my afternoon cup of coffee. Filled with the warm flavors of brown butter, generously loaded with buttery, crunchy pecans and dark chocolate chunks, these Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Cookies are an indulgent treat for all cookie lovers. These cookies have chewy and crisp edges and gooey and soft centers, each bite just melts in your mouth. Top them with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, which will elevate their flavor and take them to new heights. WHAT IS BROWN BUTTER? The star ingredient in this recipe is brown butter. Brown butter is made by heating butter until the milk solids caramel...

Skip to Recipe It is the most wonderful time of the year and the countdown for Christmas has started. I am looking forward to the festive season- days off from work, snuggling in the couch, and watching holiday movies. But nothing can touch the distinct holiday feeling like digging into a cake while watching the decorated Christmas tree. Filled with soft, juicy dates and crunchy walnuts, this Date and Walnut Cake is made with just a few pantry staples and the perfect accompaniment to your favorite beverage. The dates add the perfect amount of sweetness to the soft and moist cake while the walnuts add an incredible textural contrast with their crunchy nuttiness. It is hard to stop at one slice! DO THE DATES NEED TO BE SOAKED FIRST? Yes, it is highly recommended. Soaking the dates with baking soda in boiling water before baking is the best way to get the perfect texture. MORE DESSERTS TO SINK YOUR SWEET TO...

Skip to Recipe The holiday season is fast approaching. I love this time of the year when it is cold outside, and I am indoors baking up some delicious cookies with holiday tunes playing in the background. The heavenly aroma of cookies baking in the oven while I go around decorating the Christmas tree unleashes my festive spirit. Chocolate Chip Cookies are undoubtedly one of the most loved cookies in the world. Every baker needs an incredible chocolate chip cookie recipe in their repertoire and this one is mine. With perfectly soft centers, crisp edges, and packed with chocolate in every bite, these Chocolate Chip Cookies are absolutely incredible! Just wait until you try them. WHAT MAKES THESE THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES? These cookies are insanely delicious, and once you try them they will be on repeat in your house. Here is what makes them the best ever: Easy to make: Made with ...