Lemon Ricotta Magic Cake (Easy Holiday Dessert) Some desserts just belong on a holiday table, and this Lemon Ricotta Magic Cake is one of them. It’s tangy, sweet, soft, and festive—perfect for a Christmas party, Easter brunch, or any occasion when you need a tray-worthy treat. The best part? It looks fancy but comes together…

Homemade Pop Tarts with Pie Crust (Heart-Shaped!) If you grew up eating pop tarts straight from the toaster, you’re going to love this homemade version. They taste like nostalgia with a sweet homemade twist. These heart-shaped pop tarts use refrigerated pie crusts as a shortcut, making them simple, fun, and perfect for gifting. Whether you’re…

Filled Pizzelle Cookies (Italian Holiday Treat) Every family has those recipes that instantly bring back memories of holiday gatherings, and for me, pizzelles are one of those treasures. Crisp, delicate, and beautifully patterned, pizzelles are a traditional Italian cookie made on a special iron. While many people serve them flat, I grew up rolling them…

Snickers Surprise Cookies (Stuffed with Candy Bars!) Some cookies are tasty, but some are downright fun. These Snickers Surprise Cookies fall squarely in the second category! Imagine biting into a soft, buttery peanut butter cookie only to discover a gooey, chocolatey Snickers bar hiding inside. Add a drizzle of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of…

Maple Shortbread Cookies with Bourbon Frosting (with Bacon!) Some cookies feel like a party all on their own—and these maple shortbread cookies with bourbon frosting and candied bacon are exactly that. They’re the kind of treat that makes friends lean in after one bite and say, “Can I get this recipe?” For me, maple always…

Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake with Cake Mix (Easy Recipe) Some cakes just feel like a hug from the past, and pineapple upside down cake is one of them. With its glossy fruit topping and caramelized glaze, this retro dessert has been gracing American tables since the 1950s. And while most of us remember it…

Homemade Baklava with Phyllo Dough (Easy Step-by-Step) There are some recipes that carry you right back to the warmth of a family kitchen, the clinking of pans, and that unmistakable smell of sugar and butter caramelizing in the oven. For me, baklava is one of those recipes. The golden layers of phyllo, the crunch of…

Chocolate Babka Cookies Recipe (Sablés Zébrés) Every cookie tray has its stars, but these Chocolate Babka Cookies—also known as sablés zébrés in French—are the ones that stop people in their tracks. With striking chocolate-and-vanilla stripes that look like a cross between zebra stripes and a loaf of chocolate babka, these cookies are as much a…

Italian Peach Wedding Cookies Recipe There’s something magical about a cookie table at a wedding. If you’ve ever been to a Pittsburgh or Youngstown wedding, you know what I mean—the table is a feast of Italian, Polish, and Eastern European cookies passed down from grandmothers, aunts, and cousins. Among the biscotti, lady locks, and nut…

Crockpot Christmas Crack Candy Recipe There’s nothing quite like holiday candy that’s both ridiculously easy and deliciously addictive. If you’ve never made Crockpot Christmas Crack before, you’re in for a treat. This recipe combines peanuts, chocolate, peanut butter chips, and almond bark in your slow cooker—stir, scoop, and you’ve got festive clusters that everyone will…