WINTER CITRUS COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, One of my favorite recipes are these Raspberry Shortbread Cookies. I use freeze-dried raspberries for amazing all-natural fruity flavor and I can't believe how good they are especially with the white chocolate drizzle. These cookies can be made any time of the year, but I think they're really cute for Valentine's Day. I updated the recipe to include more freeze-dried raspberry and in this version I use both vanilla and almond extract....
14 days ago • 1 min read
WINTER CITRUS COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, With citrus season in full swing try these delicious citrus tarts. Of course, my favorite is the Meyer lemon tart, but if you like orange you'll like both of the orange tarts. Meyer Lemon Tart: A lovely combination of buttery tart crust and creamy Meyer lemon curd. This recipe was one of the earliest recipes on the blog and it's still a favorite. Blood Orange Curd Tart: This citrusy tart starts with an easy press-in crust and is finished...
19 days ago • 1 min read
WINTER CITRUS COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, One of my favorite flavors vanilla so I made these yummy vanilla muffins. And since I can resist a good crumble I added one to this muffin. I hope you enjoy! If you want tall muffins get these tulip liners. Otherwise use regular muffin cups. GET THE RECIPE Happy Baking! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you ever make any of my recipes, I'd appreciate it if you'd leave a comment and a star rating! Your feedback helps me create even better recipes...
21 days ago • 1 min read
WINTER CITRUS COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hello Reader, If you're new to the world of making fruit curd or you made them before and want to try new flavors than this email is for you. When I started this blog, one of my recipes was strawberry curd and I've been in love ever since. Below are my favorite curds for citrus season. All these fruits - kumquat, Seville oranges, Meyer lemons, and Ruby Red grapefruit have a short season so try them soon, but if you're looking for a classic try my 5...
26 days ago • 1 min read
WINTER CITRUS COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, It's citrus season, so of course I made orange muffins.🍊 They're tender, delicious and it's hard to eat just one. One of the things that makes these muffins stand out besides the orange zest, is the little hint of cinnamon. During my testing, I found that the earthy sweetness of cinnamon works really well with the bright citrusy notes of the orange. I think you'll like it too! 😁 GET THE RECIPE Happy Baking! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
WINTER CITRUS COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hello Reader, It's citrus season, and despite the cold rainy weather it's one of my favorite times of year for baking. When I started my blog I didn't plan on having so many citrus recipes, but here we are and I'm always adding more. Here are a trio of cakes featuring Lemons, Meyer Lemons, and Blood Oranges. Enjoy! Lemon Pound Cake: This is the recipe I learned from my aunt. It's soft and full of lemon flavor from top to bottom. Meyer Lemon Pound...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
CHRISTMAS RECIPES APPLE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, If you love that spicy fragrant heat of ginger than this ginger shortbread cookie is for you. Made with crystallized ginger and ground ginger it's got a little heat in every bite. This recipe is based on my shortbread cookie recipe and in the blog post I explain why I reduced the sugar for the final recipe. You will need a kitchen scale for this recipe, and here are two of my recommendations. OXO Good Grips Food Scale Escali Food Scale...
2 months ago • 1 min read
CHRISTMAS RECIPES APPLE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, These cranberry and white chocolate oatmeal cookies have crisp edges and soft center and are so good that I couldn't stop eating them. I love the combination of tart cranberries and white chocolate. Originally I was going to make these cookies with dried cranberries, but when a friend picked up ingredients for me, she got fresh cranberries instead dried. I decided to go with the fresh and I'm so glad I did. The taste is amazing. GET THE...
2 months ago • 1 min read
CHRISTMAS RECIPES CRANBERRY RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hello Reader, I love a good sugar cookie and here are two that are perfect for Christmas - a soft and chewy vanilla sugar cookie and a cream cheese sugar cookie that's perfect for decorating. The cream cheese sugar is cookie is has a slight tang from the cream cheese and it's soft and tender. Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies GET THE RECIPE Chewy Vanilla Sugar Cookies GET THE RECIPE Happy Baking! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you ever make any of my...
3 months ago • 1 min read