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Cinnamon Sugar Coated Pumpkin Donut Muffins

September 22, 2013 by Anna 13 Comments

Cinnamon Sugar Coated Pumpkin Donut Muffins - soft and sweet pumpkin muffins that taste like baked donuts! Perfect for breakfast or snack!

CINNAMON SUGAR COATED PUMPKIN DONUT MUFFINS

Have you ever baked donuts in a muffin pan? They are so fun! Donut muffins are a thing and they are delicious for breakfast or snack. I love making my Mini Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins and my Glazed Vanilla Donut Muffins. This pumpkin version is perfect for fall or any time of the year if you happen to have a can of 100% pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars Recipe

September 12, 2013 by Anna 40 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars recipe - quick and easy fall dessert with pumpkin and spice. The crumb topping is irresistible!

PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMB BARS

Crumb bars are one of my favorite dessert bars to make. They are super easy because the crust mixture also makes the crumb topping! The filling variations are limitless which means you can make any crumb bar recipe you like. Inspired by Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, based on my original Crumb Bars recipe and lightened up with Greek yogurt, these bars are absolutely delicious, perfectly balanced in flavor and texture.

These Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars are perfect if you don't want to make a pie this Fall but you love pumpkin desserts. When I don't make my Cherry Pie Crumb Bars or my Strawberry Pie Crumb Bars, I am making this pumpkin version. The crust is sturdy enough to hold the other two layers, yet it melts in your mouth. The pumpkin yogurt filling is so creamy and tastes like light pumpkin pie. The crumb topping bakes into crunchy mounds of cinnamon and brown sugar goodness. You can, of course, use sour cream in place of the yogurt.

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DIY: Paper Pumpkins

November 9, 2012 by Anna

While waiting for my new computer to arrive, I kept quite busy. It's this time of year. Busy in the kitchen baking and cooking, busy decorating for holidays plus the regular daily routine.

If you are looking for a way to dress up your mantel or table for this Thanksgiving, my girls have the right project for you.

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Frozen Pumpkin Cubes & 10 Ways to Use Them

October 25, 2012 by Anna

pumpkin cubes

For all of you, pumpkin lovers and waste-haters, a solution for all of the leftovers of Fall's favorite fruit.

Frozen Pumpkin Cubes.

Chocolate Marble Pumpkin Loaf Cake

October 1, 2012 by Anna 44 Comments

Chocolate Marble Pumpkin Loaf Cake proves that chocolate and pumpkin are delicious together! Make this showstopper with chocolate glaze for your next gathering!

CHOCOLATE MARBLE PUMPKIN LOAF CAKE

Dark chocolate marble pumpkin loaf cake with the best cocoa glaze ever! This cake is so easy to make and looks pretty too. Who doesn't like a dark chocolate marble in their cake? The pumpkin and pumpkin spice flavor comes through and together they please your taste buds with delight. Now about the glaze. I love this glaze! It's so simple and has a very rich cocoa flavor. It is not too sweet. Just enough.

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Creamy Zucchini Pasta

June 6, 2022 by Anna 6 Comments

This Creamy Zucchini Pasta is made with shredded zucchini, fettuccini pasta, and creamy Alfredo-like sauce. It's a fresh and delicious summer pasta dish that comes together in 20 minutes!

A serving of fettuccine with zucchini sauce on a cream plate.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This summer dish is officially on our weekly rotation this season. In fact, I am stocking up on zucchini and freezing it so I can make this dish any time of the year. It's quick, easy, and absolutely delicious! This creamy zucchini pasta features fettuccine pasta, shredded fresh zucchini, and a creamy Parmesan sauce that binds the two start ingredients into one creamy and flavorful dish.

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

April 12, 2022 by Anna 5 Comments

These Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are a copycat for the Reese's Eggs candy! Easily made from scratch with simple ingredients. The addition of graham cracker crumbs gives the eggs the signature slightly crunchy texture!

Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs Copycat

If you are peanut butter and chocolate candy fan like me, you probably enjoy the holiday candy from Reese's. Pumpkins for Halloween, trees for Christmas, and of course, eggs for Easter. They are my favorite! Even better? This homemade version. After a few trials, I think I got the texture just right! The peanut butter filling is creamy, with a slight crunch. My secret: graham cracker crumbs!

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Homemade Coffee Creamer

March 29, 2022 by Anna 10 Comments

This Homemade Coffee Creamer is made with just 3 simple ingredients: half and half, brown sugar, and vanilla extract! No sweetened condensed milk needed.

Coffee in a mug with creamer pouring in.

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Why This Recipe Works

If you are like me and you are looking forward to your morning cup of coffee with sweet creamer, you may be shocked to learn that there is no creamer in the store-bought coffee creamer. That's true! You can check the ingredients on the label. Lots of oil and fillers, no creamer in sight. Time to make it at home, with simple pantry staples and lots of flavor variation possibilities!

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

June 9, 2021 by Anna 7 Comments

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad features salty-sweet crust, fluffy cheesecake layer, and fresh strawberries and jello top. Festive, delicious and easy to make, this dessert is perfect for get-togethers, cookouts and celebrations!

If you like no-bake desserts with layers, you may also like my Cherry Delight or the Pumpkin Lush Dessert. Perfect for parties and cookouts!

Square or strawberry pretzel salad on a plate.

No-Bake Strawberry Dessert

Of course, technically, this is not a salad. Not even close. It's a dessert! A retro dessert, similar to Cherry Delight, Ambrosia Salad, and any desserts that include fruit, whipped topping, and a layer of crunch.

It's also a fun and festive treat to make for Spring, Summer, or any time of the year, really. This Strawberry Pretzel Salad has three layers, each made with 3 ingredients. All of them are typical of retro desserts: cool whip, cream cheese, jello, pretzels.

Chocolate Babka

November 19, 2020 by Anna 4 Comments

This Chocolate Babka is made with sweet yeast dough and delicious chocolate filling, braided and baked until beautifully golden. This dessert is made from scratch, just like a Polish grandmother would make it!

Thanks to my easy step by step recipe, you can make it and serve for the holidays!

Babka in a baking loaf pan.

When it comes to holiday desserts, I tend to put a little more effort. Don't get me wrong. It still needs to be easy but it needs to look impressive. This Chocolate Babka is just that. If you ever made cinnamon rolls from scratch, the process will look familiar. You could actually use this recipe to make amazing chocolate rolls! The filling is made with real chocolate (not Nutella!), just like a Polish grandmother would make.

Cranberry Pie

November 16, 2020 by Anna 5 Comments

Make this Cranberry Pie for your holiday celebrations! It's very easy and very festive. Perfect served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

This pie will be beautiful on your holiday table, next to the Pecan Pie or No-Bake Pumpkin Pie. It's the perfect sweet ending to any Thanksgiving or Christmas feast!

Cranberry pie in a glass pie plate.

Every year, as soon cranberries show up in our grocery store, I stock up. I adore these gorgeous ruby berries! They are not only healthy but can be used to make one delicious jam to enjoy on a bagel on a snowy winter morning. This year, I will also be turning them into a delicious tarty-sweet filling for this gorgeous pie. It's very simple to make, especially if you use a store-bought pie crust as I did. You can also make a graham cracker crust. If you have more fresh cranberries on hand after making the sauce and this pie, you can also turn them into a jam or relish.

Easy Crepe Recipe

October 14, 2020 by Anna 8 Comments

This Easy Crepe Recipe is very simple to make. These French-style pancakes are delicious served plain or filled! Follow my easy tips for a crepe success!

Crepes with berries on a plate.

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Why This Recipe Works

By the looks, crepes may seem like a fancy, difficult dish to make. This could not be further from the truth. The secret is in a good batter recipe and a good pan. You can make beautiful crepes, ready for filling or served plain, with just a few ingredients. I like to make large batch and keep them in the fridge to use throughout the week.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

September 15, 2020 by Anna 8 Comments

These Candied Sweet Potatoes are baked in sweet sugar glaze. It's an easy and delicious holiday side dish made from scratch!

Serve these potatoes with Oven Roasted Turkey Breast or Baked Ham for a delicious Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Candied cut sweet potatoes in a baking dish.

Candied yams are one of the most popular holiday sides. If you are a fan of sweet potatoes like me, you will love this recipe. Just the scent of the brown sugar and spices glaze will make you hungry. So, forget the canned stuff and try these Candied Sweet Potatoes this season. It's the easiest side dish you will make, in just 3 easy steps: cut the potatoes, make the glaze and bake!

Honey Butter

August 31, 2020 by Anna 6 Comments

This Honey Butter is made with 3 simple ingredients and whipped until fluffy! No sugar added! This is a delicious addition to any breakfasts and baked goods.

This sweet topping is perfect on blueberry muffins, fluffy pancakes or sweet potatoes!

Honey butter in a white bowl.

If you ever feel like your pancakes are missing something and simple maple syrup drizzle doesn't cut it anymore, or maybe the freshly baked muffins could use some jazzing up, this Honey Butter is the answer! It's quick, simple, made with unsalted butter, honey and a splash of vanilla. It's absolutely amazing!

I don't add powdered sugar to my Honey Butter because it tends to take over the flavors. I want the honey to shine! You can add a dash of sea salt, if desired.

Pecan Pie

December 11, 2019 by Anna 7 Comments

This Pecan Pie is one of the easiest pies you can make. The caramel pecan filling is truly decadent!

Serve this classic pie for your holiday desserts, along with my No-Bake Pumpkin Pie or my Perfect Cheesecake.

Pecan Pie slice on a white plate.

One of the classic desserts for the holidays has to be this one. It's rich and decadent. I love pecan and I always use halves. You can chop the nuts roughly before stirring with the filling mixture. Since I don't make pies often, I have yet to master my pie crust recipe. For a shortcut, I use a store-bought ready crust or frozen crust that just needs to be blind baked before assembling the pie. This pie is truly easy to make and bound to wow your family and guests this holiday season!

Perfect Breakfast Casserole

October 22, 2019 by Anna 23 Comments

Perfect Breakfast Casserole - everything you love about breakfast in one easy and delicious casserole! Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, hash browns, eggs and cheese. This breakfast bake is perfection!

This breakfast bake is perfect for the holidays, just like my Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole or Sausage Gravy with biscuits.

Perfect Breakfast Casserole in a baking dish.

I shall call this the ultimate breakfast casserole. It has everything we love about breakfast (the savory type) and is so satisfying, it's perfect for a holiday morning or a weekend. Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, potatoes, eggs and cheese. All of rolled into one casserole. It is my go-to dish for holiday breakfast or snowy weekend. It fills you up so you can enjoy the planned activities. On Christmas morning, I know that breakfast will be the last thing on our kids' minds and they will be busy playing afterward. I need to make something that will make their bellies happy for a while!

Perfect Cheesecake

October 9, 2019 by Anna 99 Comments

Learn how to make a simple but perfect cheesecake every time! I am sharing my 10 secrets for the best creamy cheesecake and how to keep it from cracking.

Cheesecake slice with strawberry on top, on white plate.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Have you ever had the pleasure of baking a cheesecake and pulling a no-crack-top beauty out of the oven? It's like angels singing and confetti is flying around you! Definitely a baking success worth bragging about and showing off!!

It took me a few years and many, many cheesecakes to finally learn all the secrets to creating the perfect one each and every time. Mind you, even if there is a crack or crumbling crust - your cheesecake will still be delicious. So how do you make a perfecr cheesecake? It's quite simple!

Apple Oatmeal Cookies

October 2, 2019 by Anna 11 Comments

These Apple Oatmeal Cookies are packed with chunks of sweet apples and spiced with cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Perfect fall dessert for apple fans!

Oatmeal cookies are always a hit here. We love Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies as well as the Chewy M&M Oatmeal Cookies.

Apple Oatmeal Cookies on a plate.

Let's take a break from pumpkin desserts and turn to apples! These Apple Oatmeal Cookies with cinnamon and ginger are the perfect fall treat. They are thick, chewy and perfectly spiced. These cookies just taste like fall! Add chopped nuts or raisins (or dried cranberries) to the dought to jazz it up even more. These cookies are bound to become a hit!

Homemade Nutella

October 1, 2019 by Anna 103 Comments

Easy Homemade Nutella - you won't believe how easy it is to make your own chocolate hazelnut spread at home! All you need is 7 ingredients and a blender or food processor.

You can spread this Nutella on a toasted bagel or use it to make my Slow Cooker Pumpkin Nutella Granola or my Nutella-Filled Pumpkin Muffins.

HOMEMADE NUTELLA

A generous layer of homemade chocolate hazelnut spread on a warm bagel. Doesn't that sound like a good breakfast? It sure does to me. I've wanted to make Homemade Nutella since I made the peanut butter. Because once you try making your own nut butter, it's hard to stop! It is so easy! No more run-outs in the middle of the night! Oh wait, that's probably just me. 🙂

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Baked Acorn Squash

September 25, 2019 by Anna 12 Comments

These Baked Acorn Squash slices are brushed with brown sugar and cinnamon butter and roasted in the oven. Also, learn how to cut acorn squash for roasting.

Baked Acorn Squash on a parchment paper.

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Why This Recipe Works

If you ever wondered how to make a delicious acorn squash side dish, this recipe is for you. I think it's one of the prettiest squashes out there! Easily cut the acorn squash into slices, brush with delicious sweet cinnamon butter and bake until soft. This fall and winter side dish is so quick and easy and perfect served for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe

September 22, 2019 by Anna 51 Comments

Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe is a soft and fluffy cinnamon cake with a layer of spiced brown sugar apples cooked in a skillet. You can use any apples you want to make this delicious dessert!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

I could tell you that this cake was a result of having a bunch of apples that desperately needed to be used. But honestly, seeing apple and pumpkin desserts popping up on social media got me in the mood for a fall dessert. The apples were perfect for that. This Cinnamon Apple Cake is easy and so incredibly delicious! The cake is soft and fluffy and the apples perfectly spiced and sweet.

Easy Apple Pie Bars

September 16, 2019 by Anna 9 Comments

These Easy Apple Pie Bars are a sweet and delicious fall dessert made with apple pie filling layer and cinnamon streusel topping.

Apple desserts are my favorite to make during fall. We love the Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp and my Best Apple Crumb Cake.

Apple Pie Bars stacked up on a white plate.

Whether it's apple season or not, you can make quick and easy apple bars that taste like the best apple pie with a streusel topping. The crust and topping are made in one bowl and the apple filling is spiced with cinnamon, cloves, ginger and sweetened with brown sugar. These Apple Pie Bars are irresistible and so delicious served with a generous scoop of ice cream!

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

September 11, 2019 by Anna 8 Comments

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp has sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling with crunchy brown sugar and oat topping. This crisp is best served with caramel ice cream!

This apple dessert is perfect during fall, just like my Apple Crumb Cake or my Caramel Apple Cheesecake.

Apple crisp in a bowl.

Fruit crisps or crumbles are one of the easiest desserts you can make. They are also delicious and even better when served with creamy ice cream. If you are not a fan of making an apple pie but want that saucy, sweet apple filling in a dessert, this Apple Crisp is just that! You can make it easily in 3 steps and even prep it ahead of time. You can store the oats topping in a freezer and use when you are craving a warm and sweet crisp.

Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

June 8, 2019 by Anna 38 Comments

Green Bean Casserole from Scratch - the healthiest way to make this creamy and delicious traditional dish. Made with fresh green beans and no cans of cream of soup!

Pair this delicious casserole with Oven Roasted Turkey Breast or Instant Pot Ham for a wonderful holiday meal.

Overhead shot of green bean casserole in white oval dish.

This is our second side dish from our Family Day dinner. It's a classic but made from scratch, meaning no cans of cream of mushroom soup or canned beans here. It's really easy to make this dish from scratch and I highly recommend it. You can control the flavors and feel good knowing what's in it.

No Bake Energy Bites

June 2, 2019 by Anna 30 Comments

No Bake Energy Bites - quick and easy bites packed with oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, coconut and honey. Great healthy, no-bake snack recipe!

You may also love my Homemade Chewy Granola Bars and the Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.

Energy balls in blue bowl.

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

These little bites are my favorite solution. Knowing how much my kids love my Homemade Chewy Granola Bars, I knew that these bites would be a hit as well. They are easy to make (actually the kids can make them themselves!), don't take much space in a lunchbox and are so fun to pop in! All you need to do is mix all of the ingredients together and roll into balls. You can play with the recipe and use ingredients you like.

Quick Chocolate Zucchini Bread

May 30, 2019 by Anna 23 Comments

Quick Chocolate Zucchini Bread - sweet and moist chocolate bread that will quickly become your favorite way to use up the zucchini! Super easy to make and absolutely delicious!

If you enjoy baking with zucchini, this bread is perfect, just like my Apple Zucchini Muffins that our kids love! We also enjoy Crispy Zucchini Fries with dipping sauce.

Three slices of chocolate bread on white plate.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD

Yes, it's zucchini yet again. Please, don't say that you want all things pumpkin already! I am holding onto the summer food for a bit longer. And to convince you - I am bringing a chocolate treat. Because chocolate always wins!

This double chocolate bread has two cups of shredded zucchini, a cup of chocolate chips and tastes just like brownies! It will become your favorite zucchini baked good this season!

The Best Apple Crumb Cake

May 10, 2019 by Anna 216 Comments

The Best Apple Crumb Cake - the apple crumb cake of your dreams, with tons of apples and the best crumb topping ever!

If you are a fan of crumb topping like me, you will love this cake! Just as much as my Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins, Cherry Pie Crumb Bars or the Best Pumpkin Coffee Cake.

APPLE CRUMB CAKE

What is the best part of a crumb cake? Crumb topping! So often you have a crumb cake and just wish there was less cake in it and more (much, much more!) of the crumb topping.I set out to make it all happen! My goal: make a crumb cake with good amount of cake but the best amount of crumb topping. The BEST crumb cake in the world!

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

May 8, 2019 by Anna 29 Comments

Caramel Apple Cheesecake - decadent and indulgent cheesecake with caramel apple topping. Rich and creamy and absolutely amazing!

I love making my Orange Cranberry Cheesecake for Christmas, my Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars for Easter and this dessert for Thanksgiving.

Side shot of cheesecake with apple slices and caramel sauce on top, on glass cake stand.

Cheesecake - my first true love when it comes to dessert. The very first one I learned how to make, the first dessert I made for my Hubby and the one I always make for special occasions. Like holidays. It's a creamy, silky cheesecake topped with caramelized apples and caramel sauce. One decadent cheesecake for the fall season. Or any time you want a caramel apple dessert. Each bite is a pure indulgence that melts in your mouth! The apples are sweet and soft but not mushy. A dash of ground nutmeg enhances the caramel and makes the flavors even more pronounced. You may also like my new Easy Microwave Caramels recipe. It's fail-proof!

Apple Zucchini Muffins

May 1, 2019 by Anna 19 Comments

Apple Zucchini Muffins - soft and fluffy muffins with grated zucchini and apple. Perfect for lunch boxes or as an after-school snack!

If you have more zucchini to use up, you also need to try my Chocolate Zucchini Bread and my Zucchini Cornbread Muffins.

Five muffins with zucchini and apples on white plate.

I knew these Apple Zucchini ones will be a great hit as soon as the came out of the oven. They smelled so good and looked fantastic! They melt in your mouth! The apple and zucchini is a great combo and makes these a perfect addition to lunch boxes or as an after-school snack. They were a huge hit with my kids and I have a feeling, they will be with others. Besides, they are extremely easy to make and you can have them done in under 30 minutes. The apple and zucchini make them softer than maybe regular muffins. They are moist and fluffy, which contributes to the melt-in-your-mouth factor.

Oatmeal Carrot Cookies Recipe

April 3, 2019 by Anna 79 Comments

These Oatmeal Carrot Cookies are soft, delicious and taste like carrot cake! Serve plain or with cream cheese frosting!

These cookies are one of our favorites, just like my Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies.

Side shot of four oatmeal carrot cookies stacked up on each other on white small plate.

OATMEAL CARROT COOKIES

Oatmeal cookies are my favorite to make. They are so versatile, you can have a different one every day. This new version with shredded carrots is joining the ranks. These Oatmeal Carrot Cookies are soft, moist and taste like carrot cake! You can make these cookies with zucchini or apples as well.

Weekend Chat No.1

October 19, 2018 by Anna 14 Comments

It's the weekend, so let's chat! Grab a cup of coffee, maybe a slice of cake (I won't judge!) and pull up a chair. I have a ton of things to share with you!

Earlier this year, we bought a house and we are obsessed with the city, our new place, the neighborhood and of course, super excited for the holidays. I am constantly searching for home decor ideas on Pinterest. Right now I am trying to figure out how to design my photo gallery in our bedroom. That's actually easier than choosing which photos to display. I have so many! If you have any tips for me, please leave them in the comments.

Today I want to share with you something to watch, something to buy (no affiliate links), something to cook, something to create and my plans for the weekend. Let's get started!

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One Pot Chicken Ratatouille Recipe

September 19, 2018 by Anna 14 Comments

One Pot Chicken Ratatouille Recipe - the easy version of a classic French dish. Zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes cooked in one pot with seasoned chicken for a healthy, flavorful and comforting fall dish.

Overhead shot of chicken ratatouille in stainless steel pan.

One pot dinners made with seasonal vegetables are some of the easiest to make. You can whip up a delicious dish in just one pan, starting by cooking the meat (like chicken), adding seasoning and the vegetables. This is a great way to enjoy eggplant, zucchini, and ripe juicy tomatoes. Skip the chicken for a vegetarian version. Add chickpeas or black beans for protein, if desired.

This One Pot Chicken Ratatouille is a filling comfort food, perfect for chilly fall days. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes or just like a chili or stew, in a bowl. And don't forget the bread! It's perfect for soaking up every last bit of the sauce!

Pineapple Coconut Crumb Bars Recipe

May 25, 2018 by Anna 43 Comments

These Pineapple Coconut Crumb Bars are easy, sweet and taste like tropical dessert. Crunchy coconut crumb topping and gooey pineapple filling make for irresistible combo!

Close up on pineapple coconut bars stacked on white plate.

I am so excited to share this dessert recipe today! Crumb bars are one of my favorite easy treats to make. We love the Cherry Pie Crumb Bars and my Pumpkin Spice Crumb Bars are always a hit during Fall. In this recipe, you only need to make one dough that you use for both crust and the topping.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT CRUMB BARS

These Pineapple Coconut Crumb Bars are super easy to make and always disappear fast. I love making a big pan and sharing them with friends and neighbors. Everyone loves the crunchy topping contrasting with the gooey filling. For this tropical version, I added a whole cup of unsweetened coconut to the dough and it turned the crumb topping into a crunchy and absolutely delicious layer with a note of toasted coconut. The crushed pineapple filling is gooey, not overly sweet and compliments the coconut perfectly turning the bars into a dessert that tastes like a tropical drink!

Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

January 24, 2018 by Anna 17 Comments

Fluffy Vegan Pancakes are soft and fluffy pancakes without eggs or dairy. Filling and healthy option for a weekend breakfast!

These pancakes are so delicious and always a hit, just like my Healthy Pumpkin Muffins, made with oat flour, lots of pumpkin and no eggs or dairy!

Fluffy pancakes stacked on a plate.

Every Sunday morning is pancakes and waffles for breakfast in our family. Occasionally, my Hubby and I will have biscuits and gravy. But pancakes are a must. For the past few weeks, I have been playing with my go-to recipe for the best fluffy pancakes to make it healthier and vegan. I love the result!

These Vegan Fluffy Pancakes are so easy to make and ultra light and fluffy, all while eggless and dairy free. They are filling thanks to whole wheat flour and pumpkin puree. Topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, these Vegan Pancakes are perfect guilt-free weekend breakfast!

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Recipe

December 16, 2017 by Anna 23 Comments

This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is a fun twist that combines cinnamon rolls and French toast in one delicious dish. Easy, delicious and bound to become a family favorite!

Make-ahead breakfasts are such time savers. I always have Breakfast Burritos in my freezer and make the Breakfast Casserole for the weekends.

This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is a fun twist that combines cinnamon rolls and French toast in one delicious dish. Easy, delicious and bound to become a family favorite!

CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Cinnamon roll lovers, this one is for you! I have a fun twist on two classic weekend breakfast dishes that are combined into one casserole. Cinnamon rolls meet French toast for a mouth-watering, sweet and irresistible combination. I love my Cinnamon Roll Coffee Creamer when I don't feel like mixing up the yeast dough and making a batch of my Easy Cinnamon Rolls. This casserole let's me use the convenience of ready cinnamon rolls in a tube, stir it with a few ingredients and bake into one delicious weekend breakfast.

This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is a fun twist that combines cinnamon rolls and French toast in one delicious dish. Easy, delicious and bound to become a family favorite!

Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie Recipe

November 27, 2017 by Anna 7 Comments

Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie Recipe - creamy gooey cheese topped with tarty cranberries and sweet toasted pecans. Perfect party appetizer for the holiday season!

Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie Recipe - creamy gooey cheese topped with tarty cranberries and sweet pecans. Perfect party appetizer for the holiday season!

In my book, appetizers almost always have to include cheese. Best yet, if it's warm and gooey cheese. Baked Brie is one of the easiest and most satisfying cheesy apps you can make. The toppings combination options are endless. Make them savory or sweet, serve with crackers or spread on baguette slices and watch it disappear.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy Baked Brie is to bake it with my Cranberry Sauce and brown sugar pecans. You will be obsessed with this sweet, tarty and creamy dish!

The Best and Easy Holiday Dinner Recipes

November 22, 2017 by Anna Leave a Comment

The Best and Easy Holiday Dinner Recipes - a collection of all of the recipes you need to make a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner.

The Best and Easy Holiday Dinner Recipes - a collection of all of the recipes you need to make a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner.

I am all about saving time and shortcuts when it comes to preparing one of the biggest dinners of the year: the Thanksgiving dinner. Here is my collection of easy and best recipes for turkey, all of the side dishes, desserts and even two ideas for leftovers. I hope it will be helpful to you in planning the big gathering. If you make any of the recipes, please feel free to leave a comment!

Spiced Shortbread Cookies Recipe

November 2, 2017 by Anna 11 Comments

Spiced Shortbread Cookies Recipe - classic shortbread cookie made with half the sugar and spiced with cinnamon, cloves and ginger.

Side shot of a stack of thin shortbread cookies with cinnamon sticks.

This post is sponsored by Stevia In The Raw®.

Shortbread cookies are one of my favorites to make for the holidays. They require basically only 3 ingredients ( plus add-ons ) and the flavor combinations are endless. I love a good crunchy shortbread with a cup of latte for an afternoon break.

These Spiced Shortbread Cookies have less calories than classic shortbread because half of the sugar is replaced by Stevia In The Raw®, a zero calorie sweetener made with extracts from the sweet leaves of the stevia plant, that is perfect for baking. They are absolutely delicious!

Monthly Favorites September 2017

October 5, 2017 by Anna Leave a Comment

Monthly Favorites September 2017 – my favorites for the month of September include home decor, books, beauty and food products. Check it out!

In my Monthly Favorites series I share my current obsessions with food products, kitchen items, sometimes even home and beauty. You can see my first post, HERE. If you recently discovered a product and love it – tell me about it in the comment section below! I’d love to see it!

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Almond Cake Coffee Creamer Recipe

May 6, 2017 by Anna 4 Comments

Almond Cake Coffee Creamer Recipe - sweeten up your coffee with this quick and easy creamer that tastes like almond coffee cake. Enjoy in hot or iced drinks!

Almond Cake Coffee Creamer Recipe - sweeten up your coffee with this quick and easy creamer that tastes like almond coffee cake. Enjoy in hot or iced drinks!

We are in the middle of a big kitchen remodel. Every day is filled with paint swatches, hundreds of knobs and drawer pull designs to choose from and constant vacuuming the mess we make.

I need my coffee now more than ever! If you visited my blog before, you may know that I am a huge coffee lover and always make my own coffee creamer. I do not remember the last time I bought it! It's simply to easy not to make it at home. Besides, I always have the ingredients on hand so why not!

This homemade coffee creamer version tastes just like a sweet and delicious almond coffee cake. Just what I love with a cup of joe on a relaxing afternoon.