Nothing beats the added flavor and texture contrast of a gooey filling inside a perfectly crisp, chewy cookie. This chocolaty recipe is one of my absolute favorites! The cookie itself is made from a rich chocolate dough that is studded with semisweet chocolate chips throughout. The filling is made from melted chocolate and peanut butter…
Blueberry Muffins
Although it has been one of the hottest summers I can remember here in the Northeast, I am still baking up a storm (no pun intended). In all seriousness, the act of baking, to me, is nostalgic, calming, joy-inducing, and challenging in all the right ways. It has also become my solace during times of…
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
I recently looked back at some of my earlier blog posts and saw that my very first post was about chocolate chip cookies. As they have been one of my most tested recipes dating back to when I first started to bake (not to mention one of my all-time favorite desserts), I wanted to share…
Substitutions, Tips and Tricks for Successful Vegan Baking
Vegan baking can seem a bit intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! I have found vegan baking to be especially fun and delicious, and I have my family and friends to attest to that! As with any form of cooking/baking, it is great to experiment to discover what methods and ingredients you enjoy working with…
The Banana Bread that Started it All
Nine years ago, my fourteen-year-old self decided that loving food meant I needed to know how to cook it. Although I am fortunate to have a mother who would have been happy to cook me every meal for the rest of my young life, I craved both independence and an outlet to express my creativity. After skimming through…
