This French-style apple cake is all about the fruit: thin slices of tart apples held together by a simple, tender batter that bakes up golden and rustic. It’s the kind of dessert that feels cozy and homey but still special enough for a dinner party or holiday table. The rum and vanilla give it just… Continue reading French Apple Cake with Maple Rum Custard
Nothing beats a gingerbread cake made with fresh ginger and brown butter frosting. People will go crazy for this cake, and the best part? It’s only about 20 minutes of work for you. Yeah, she’s real low maintenance, and she tastes like Christmas in a bite. Gingerbread Cake with Brown Butter Icing Prep Time: 15… Continue reading Christmasy Gingerbread Cake
Rich pumpkin muffins marbled with a sweet cream-cheese swirl that melts into the tops as they bake. Done in about 30 minutes—and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
On my mind today: life lessons. When I was in my early twenties, I moved in with one of my best friends, despite repeated warnings from many older and wiser people. “Don’t move in with your good friends,” they wisely warned. “All it takes is one dispute over your living situation and your friendship could… Continue reading Perfect Cheesecake
Remember those old Mother’s frosted molasses cookies? That’s what these adorable cookies taste like. My kids love them so much, and they’re so cute and festive. I use this same cookie and icing recipe for my “gingerbread men” during the holidays. They’re so yummy and soft and have no ginger, which seems to make my… Continue reading Molasses Mummy Cookies
Whenever I hear the words “tiramisu,” I think of the scene in Sleepless in Seattle when Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner are walking through Pike Place Market discussing dating. “Tiramisu”“What is Tiramisu?”“You’ll find out.”“Well, what is it?”“You’ll see.”“Some woman is going to want me to do it to her, and I’m not gonna know what… Continue reading Homemade Tiramisu {without lady fingers}
Going to go out on a limb and say this is the best vegetarian dinner I’ve ever made. It is perfectly seasoned just as written, the mushrooms are so meaty and delicious that you don’t even miss the meat, and a small bowl fills you up to the brim. Recipe slightly adapted from Pinch of… Continue reading Creamy Garlic Herb Mushroom Pasta
Rumbly in my Tumbly 