Recipes

Inside: A recipe for a deliciously moist carrot cake decorated with a lime cream cheese frosting and made with healthier ingredients like whole wheat flour and brown sugar. Carrot cake is a timeless classic, and everyone in our family absolutely loves it. In fact, it’s my partner’s favorite birthday cake, so I get to make […]

These mini tuna tart cups are one of those party appetizer recipes you’ll want to keep in your back pocket in case you need to whip up something quickly. They’re perfectly bite-sized as they’re made in a mini muffin tin and come with a deliciously creamy tuna filling that’s balanced by tangy Dijon mustard and

After my whipped blue cheese crostini with roasted grapes were such a hit with my family, I just had to try the same creamy blue cheese base with another one of my favorite fall fruits – figs. And these fig and whipped blue cheese crostini appetizers turned out to be just as much of a

I love making mousse desserts because they feel so fancy, yet they’re incredibly easy to put together. All you need to do is whip up a few ingredients and then let the dessert set in the fridge. This pumpkin mousse is a great fall dessert option and the perfect way to use up all that

Fall means all things pumpkin, and I always have some homemade pumpkin purée on hand, either frozen in small containers or freshly made from roasted pumpkin. The only challenge every year is finding new, fun ways to use it up! A few weeks ago, I had a slice of marshmallow cake at a café, and

Some of the best party food is the simplest one, and these cheddar cheese and apricot jam appetizer bites are total proof of it. Just like my cranberry Brie bites and Parmesan and fig jam appetizers, this recipe uses regular bread slices to create mini toast cups instead of puff pastry, making them lighter and

Inside: 10+ festive Christmas desserts featuring recipes like apple, pumpkin, and cranberry mousse desserts, pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes and mousse cups, Christmas-themed cookies, cherry cheesecakes, and more. Christmas is without a doubt my favorite holiday of the year, and I start planning for it as soon as the leaves start to fall. I just love thinking

Inside: 10+ delicious apple desserts featuring recipes like cinnamon apple puddings, apple puff pastry rolls, apple tiramisu and mousse desserts, healthy parfaits, and more. When apples are piled high at the farmers’ market and your kitchen smells like cinnamon and warm butter, you know it’s time to bring out the dessert recipes! And while classic

Inside: 10+ delicious Thanksgiving desserts, featuring recipes like no-bake marshmallow cheesecakes, mousse desserts, variations of the tiramisu dessert, healthier dessert options like yogurt parfait cups, and more. I don’t know about you, but dessert is always the part of Thanksgiving I look forward to the most. And I’m not just talking about classic desserts like pumpkin pie.

While apples steal all the spotlight in fall baking and autumn desserts, I never think of pears beyond eating them fresh or slicing them into salads. But the other day, I came across a poached pears recipe, and that got me really excited! Since my baked apples and mascarpone dessert was a total hit with

I absolutely love mousse desserts! They’re light and airy, and always feel super fancy without actually being difficult to make. I’ve made a ton of mousse recipes for different occasions, but this cranberry mousse has earned a special place on my dessert list. I love making it for Christmas and holiday parties because it has

These bread cups with ricotta filling and homemade applesauce are a deliciously simple treat that looks far fancier than it is. Whether you’re making a light dessert, an afternoon snack, or something sweet yet healthy to bring to a gathering, this recipe delivers all the charm. The golden wholemeal cups are crisp on the outside, soft on

These Bread Cups with Applesauce and Whipped Cream are a comforting little dessert that blends creamy, tangy, and fruity flavors in one bite-sized treat. With a crisp white bread shell, a smooth ricotta layer, a generous spoonful of applesauce, and a swirl of whipped cream on top, they’re like mini apple pie cups, but lighter,

These cranberry brie pinwheel bites with puff pastry are everything you want in a party appetizer – they’re beautifully colorful, full of flavors, and almost too pretty to eat. They’re especially great for fall parties and Thanksgiving spreads, with their jewel-toned cranberry jam, rich, creamy brie, and golden puff pastry spirals. And the best part? They’re super

This cherry tomato and burrata puff pastry appetizer is super easy to make, yet looks totally fancy with all the different colors, so it’s totally suitable for more special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Besides looking good, the creamy burrata, juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, herby pesto, and fresh basil taste amazing on the golden puff

Inside: Easy party appetizer idea with crisp cucumber and a juicy bruschetta topping. These cucumber bites make for a great low-carb snack or party finger food. If you love the flavors of the classic Italian appetizer but want a version that is a little lighter and more refreshing, you should definitely try these bruschetta cucumber bites!

When it comes to party appetizers, nothing disappears faster than a tray of sausage rolls! These mini Italian sausage rolls with puff pastry are perfectly bite-sized, lightly cheesy, and totally full of flavor. The puff pastry bakes up beautifully golden and crisp, the Italian sausage filling is hearty and delicious, and the hint of mustard

When it comes to holiday and party appetizers, crostini always steal the show. They’re perfectly bite-sized, easy to decorate so that they’re beautiful and festive, plus they’re endlessly versatile. Although I do love strong and bold flavors, this apple and Brie crostini recipe is one of my holiday staples too, with its lighter, slightly more

When it comes to party food, crostini appetizers are always a good choice. They’re super simple to put together, and you can easily customize them depending on the theme of your party. Plus, they always come out looking way fancier than the effort it actually takes to prepare them. This pear and blue cheese crostini recipe is

Party food doesn’t have to be complicated – or expensive, for that matter. These cranberry Brie bites in mini toast cups are the perfect example of how you can take simple, affordable ingredients and turn them into something elegant and festive, perfect for any holiday table. Instead of using puff pastry, which can also feel

If you’re looking for an appetizer that looks elegant but takes almost no time to put together, these surimi vol au vent appetizers are the perfect choice. The vol au vent shells will look beautifully fancy on your party table, yet they are filled with a very simple salad that you can easily prep ahead.

Inside: 10+ delicious pumpkin desserts for fall featuring recipes like pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes, frosted pumpkin cookies, pumpkin mousse dessert cups, marshmallow cheesecakes, and more. Fall is without a doubt my favorite season, and all the delicious pumpkin desserts play a big role in it! I love baking and making all things cinnamon-y and pumpkin spicy,

Inside: 10+ delicious fall desserts, including pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes, applesauce cookies, pumpkin mousse dessert cups, healthier muffins, and more. I don’t know about you, but fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons. I just LOVE everything about it – the fresh, crispy air, the gorgeous falling leaves, and even the moody sky. And as

Inside: 30 deliciously easy Thanksgiving appetizers, including recipes like cucumber bites, cranberry brie pinwheels, crostinis, jam and cheese toast cups, whipped goat cheese butter boards, and more. If you’re anything like me, you’re already dreaming up your Thanksgiving menu – and let’s be honest, the appetizers always steal the show! Whether you’re hosting the whole

Inside: 15 delicious fall appetizers for party platters and snack boards, featuring recipes like pizza pinwheels, feta dips, crostini appetizers, jam and cheese toast cups, and more. These fall appetizers are my favorite fall recipes to make this season, whether it’s for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or just a fun dinner party with friends and family.

Inside: 20 festive Christmas appetizers, including recipes like bruschetta cucumber bites, mini sausage rolls, crostini appetizers, cranberry brie pinwheel bites, and more. One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is the appetizers because it’s the first chance you get to set the tone for your party and impress your guests. When it comes

When you can’t decide which cheese and jam pairing to serve at your next party, why not offer more than one option? This trio of cheese & jam appetizers in mini toast cups is a festive, colorful way to serve a variety of flavors in just one platter. For this recipe, I chose cranberry and

When I was little, I remember my mom putting a new snack on the table at a birthday party – cubes of blue cheese paired with green grapes on toothpicks. I still remember how much I loved that sweet and salty combo. It was unlike anything I’d ever tasted before, and I wasn’t the only

I love serving mixed appetizer platters at my parties, and I prefer to keep things simple by serving a variety of finger foods on the same theme. It makes food prep easier, avoids waste since I can reuse the same ingredients in slightly different ways, and offers guests a variety of flavors without me having

I love using whipped feta in my appetizer recipes, as it’s such a versatile base – it’s perfect in dips, as a spread for pinwheels, or even as the star of a feta “butter board.” But one of my favorite ways to use it is on little toasts, and this fig and whipped feta crostini