This Chocolate Candy Cane Cake is a rich chocolate layer cake filled with a light peppermint buttercream studded with candy cane bits and finished with chocolate curls. It’s a festive centerpiece for Christmas. Candy canes add a refreshing crunch and minty lift to desserts, and this cake uses them both inside the frosting and as … Read more

These Almond and Biscoff Cookie Stuffed Peaches with Amaretto are the perfect summer peach dessert. Fresh summer peaches are one of life’s simplest pleasures: sweet, juicy, and irresistible when the juice runs down your hand. These stuffed peaches take that perfect fruit and turn it into an easy, elegant dessert that comes together in minutes … Read more

This 20 Minute Greek Orzo Salad is fast, simple, and full of bright Mediterranean flavors. Tender, al dente orzo is combined with crisp cucumber, marinated artichoke hearts, hearty chickpeas, sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together, and the salad is finished with crumbled feta for a salty, creamy … Read more

Animals lift our spirits — that much is clear. Dog owners tend to be healthier and happier, and interacting with animals can have profound effects on people’s wellbeing. In the United States, a care home introduced cats, dogs and 100 birds for residents to care for, an initiative that revived engagement and improved quality of … Read more

This easy lemon mascarpone cake comes together quickly: mix the batter, divide between two pans and bake. Then sandwich the layers with a simple 2-ingredient lemon mascarpone cream. Think Victoria sponge with bright lemon flavour—light, moist and buttery—perfect for a celebration or a relaxed afternoon tea. Why this is a great layer cake Perfection isn’t … Read more

This pasta with peas recipe balances simplicity and fresh flavor for an ideal weeknight dinner. Ready in about 20 minutes, it works equally well served warm as a comforting main or chilled as a bright rotini and pea pasta salad. Tender pasta, sweet peas, and a light basil-parmesan pesto create a vibrant, satisfying dish that’s … Read more

Crock Pot Candied Nuts turn a few pantry staples into a cozy, festive snack perfect for holiday parties, hostess gifts, or quiet nights at home. As the nuts and cinnamon-sugar mingle in the slow cooker, your kitchen fills with a warm, spicy aroma. Package the finished nuts in mason jars tied with ribbon for gifts, … Read more

It’s Cara Cara season! What is Cara Cara season, you ask? It’s the time of year when my favorite oranges—Cara Cara oranges—start appearing in stores. Sweet, juicy, and a gorgeous reddish-orange inside, they’re perfect for an orange bundt cake. Pour a cup of coffee or tea, grab a fork, and enjoy. I haven’t posted a … Read more

Print Recipe Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Strawberry shortcake no‑churn ice cream is a simple, refreshing dessert that’s ideal for hot summer days. Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 c. heavy cream 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 lb. strawberries chopped and divided 1 (16 oz.) Sara‑Lee pound cake cut into cubes … Read more

Boston Cream Delight — a dessert inspired by my husband’s two favorites. You’re going to love this recipe! For my husband’s birthday this year he asked to be surprised. We started the day with Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting — a family favorite — and saved something special for the gathering with relatives. … Read more