Jewish Apple Cake Quick Bread

Jewish Apple Cake Quick bread Recipe apples and glass of milk with red and white striped straw and cinnamon sticks

Jewish Apple Cake is one of my favorite celebrations of the fall season. It has a moist texture and rich flavor, both of which are enhanced by an added burst of delicious, gooey cinnamon-sugar apples. Traditionally made in a tube or bundt pan, I find making it as a quick bread is a nice alternative…

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Old-Fashioned Creamy Mustard Sauce

Creamy Mustard Sauce Recipe | In a bowl with a blue gingham tray and herbs

The recipe for this creamy, zesty mustard has been in my family for as long as I can remember.  It was served as an appetizer at every summer barbecue of my childhood to accompany cocktail hot dogs and crusty bread with summer sausage and aged cheddar. It was also frequently used as a welcome addition…

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Go To School Cookies

Go to school cookie recipe header pic with banner

Go to School Cookies might just be the yummiest cookie I have ever tasted! They pack an explosion of deep chocolate flavor, are chewy on the interior with crunchy edges, and are finished with a blanket of creamy almond-vanilla frosting. They are the quintessential after school treat with a glass of milk and are a…

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Caribbean Lime Mousse. A Perfect, No-Bake Summer Dessert

Caribbean Lime Mousse is one of the easiest and most delicious no-bake desserts. It is my absolute go-to in the hottest summer months. It’s a creamy, tart and tropical bite that is elevated with garnishes of white chocolate shavings, lime zest, and graham cracker crumbles. A dear friend made a version of this recipe for…

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Butternut Bars

Butternut Bars | stack of bars on a plate with a raspberry on top. Berries on the side and a glass of milk with a red and white striped straw in the background

Butternut Bars are inspired by a vintage recipe that belonged to my Great Aunt Liz. She made these chewy, buttery treats on repeat for my Dad and his siblings, and frequently baked and brought them in to work to share with her colleagues. While this recipe was mainstay in my Dad’s family, I only recently learned…

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