Manicotti

Italian nights are always the best nights! We love making spaghetti, baked ziti, pasta primavera, spaghetti carbonara, cacio e pepe, and more! Manicotti is always a favorite Italian dinner too. Large pasta tubes get stuffed with a rich, cheesy filling …

Italian nights are always the best nights! We love making spaghetti, baked ziti, pasta primavera, spaghetti carbonara, cacio e pepe, and more! Manicotti is always a favorite Italian dinner too. Large pasta tubes get stuffed with a rich, cheesy filling that is with ricotta cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Smother with marinara sauce,…

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Our classic Chicken Pot Pie recipe with a traditional pie crust is the BEST and one of our most popular recipes. If you haven’t tried it, add it to your dinner plans ASAP. We also like to make this Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits because it is SO e…

Our classic Chicken Pot Pie recipe with a traditional pie crust is the BEST and one of our most popular recipes. If you haven’t tried it, add it to your dinner plans ASAP. We also like to make this Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits because it is SO easy. The filling is loaded with chicken,…

Thumbprint Cookies

These thumbprint cookies offer classic shortbread flavor with dazzling jam centers. Using almond flour makes them gluten free and extra delicious! They’re tender and buttery with a…

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thumbprint cookies recipe

These thumbprint cookies offer classic shortbread flavor with dazzling jam centers. Using almond flour makes them gluten free and extra delicious! They’re tender and buttery with a pop of sweetness in the center. Make these irresistible cookies for any special occasion, or just because.

This thumbprint cookie recipe is honestly so easy to make. You don’t need a mixer. You don’t need to wait for perfectly softened butter. You don’t need to chill the dough before baking. The dough comes together so quickly and rolls so easily that this recipe would be a fun baking project with kids. If you don’t typically bake with almond flour, this recipe is absolutely worth buying the bag.

thumbprint cookies ingredients

Thumbprint cookies are particularly fun and versatile because you can change the flavor and the color of the centers by your choice of jam. These treats are perfect for the holidays, like Valentine’s Day (I suggest raspberry or strawberry filling), Easter (try several jams for a fun color mix), Independence Day (perhaps raspberry and blueberry), and Christmas (anything red).

For those with special diet considerations, I’ll point out that this recipe happens to be gluten free and egg free. You can make it dairy free and vegan by substituting coconut oil for the butter (see recipe notes). It’s also partially naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Of course, the recipe is not nut free due to the almond flour, but it might be just the cookie you’ve been searching for.

I’ve been perfecting this recipe over the past couple of months. I’m just so excited to share it with you! I hope it becomes a go-to recipe for you, too.

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Chocolate Chip Muffins

I LOVE making muffins. They are easy to make and easy to share! You can enjoy muffins for breakfast on the go or add them to a full breakfast or brunch spread. They also make a a great snack with a cup of coffee or a sweet dessert. A few of my favorite…

I LOVE making muffins. They are easy to make and easy to share! You can enjoy muffins for breakfast on the go or add them to a full breakfast or brunch spread. They also make a a great snack with a cup of coffee or a sweet dessert. A few of my favorite muffin recipes…

Sticky Orange Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

Soft, fluffy yeast dough is swirled around a sticky orange and cardamom filling and topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze for these sticky orange rolls. Make them for a special weekend breakfast or a holiday brunch! I used to be totally afraid of baking with yeast. Ok, well, maybe it wasn’t a full-fledged fear, …

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Soft, fluffy yeast dough is swirled around a sticky orange and cardamom filling and topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze for these sticky orange rolls. Make them for a special weekend breakfast or a holiday brunch!

White baking dish filled with baked and glazed orange rolls.

I used to be totally afraid of baking with yeast.

Ok, well, maybe it wasn’t a full-fledged fear, but it was definitely a source of some minor kitchen anxiety. 

Whenever I would bake with yeast, I was alway second-guessing myself. Is my liquid

the right temp? Did I use the right yeast? Has the dough actually doubled in size? 

I know I’m not the only one who has felt this before. I have finally overcome my fears and enjoy making recipes like garlic knots, English muffin bread, and sweet rolls

So if you’re a little bit afraid of working with yeast, don’t panic. I’m going to walk you through making these sticky orange rolls so you can feel confident making them for your family.

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Strawberry Chocolate Cookies

Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic dessert and have you tried my strawberry chocolate cake? SO delicious! Cookies are my favorite dessert so of course I had to combine the two ingredients…

Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic dessert and have you tried my strawberry chocolate cake? SO delicious! Cookies are my favorite dessert so of course I had to combine the two ingredients in a cookie! These Strawberry Chocolate Cookies are DIVINE. They remind me of chocolate…

Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

Ever tried artichoke in lasagna? If not, you’ve been missing out. This vegetarian recipe is freshly flavored, hearty and cheesy, but not too heavy. It’s a marvelous…

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slice of spinach artichoke lasagna

Ever tried artichoke in lasagna? If not, you’ve been missing out. This vegetarian recipe is freshly flavored, hearty and cheesy, but not too heavy. It’s a marvelous option for date night at home or a special Sunday dinner.

This spinach and artichoke lasagna recipe has been one of my personal favorites for nearly a decade, and it has raving reviews. Today, I’m sharing it again with new photos and a step-by-step video. You’ll also find plenty of serving suggestions below to round out your meal.

spinach artichoke lasagna ingredients

I originally created this recipe for our friend Scott. He came to the blog looking for a lasagna recipe to cook for his wife, Sara, and I had nothing to offer! This recipe formed the backbone for my Best Vegetable Lasagna and Vegan Lasagna, so if you have enjoyed those, you’ll certainly love this one.

This recipe taught me the beauty of no-boil lasagna noodles, which are so much easier and quicker to work with. It also features a simple, no-cook, diced tomato sauce with basil and garlic that tastes so fresh. Try it, and you’ll see!

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Black Forest Cheesecake

Black forest cheesecake is inspired by the classic black forest cake. Featuring a rich chocolate cheesecake topped with cherry pie filling and whipped cream, this decadent cheesecake is perfect for sharing with friends or your special someone for Valentine’s Day. I love cherries and I love chocolate, but I don’t often combine the two together. …

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Black forest cheesecake is inspired by the classic black forest cake. Featuring a rich chocolate cheesecake topped with cherry pie filling and whipped cream, this decadent cheesecake is perfect for sharing with friends or your special someone for Valentine’s Day.

Cake server lifting a slice of black forest cheesecake from the cake plate.

I love cherries and I love chocolate, but I don’t often combine the two together.

This black forest cheesecake reminded me that I should combine the two more often.

I mean, the people who love chocolate-covered cherries are really onto something. Rich chocolate paired with sweet cherries…that’s a winning combination.

If you or a loved one agree, I’ve got just the dessert for you to make for Valentine’s Day this year. 

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7 Layer Dip

Whenever I need an appetizer to take to a party or potluck, I like to make 7 Layer Dip. It is the PERFECT party dip and always a crowd pleaser. This classic dip is layered with the best ingredients- refried beans, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), gu…

Whenever I need an appetizer to take to a party or potluck, I like to make 7 Layer Dip. It is the PERFECT party dip and always a crowd pleaser. This classic dip is layered with the best ingredients- refried beans, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), guacamole, salsa, cheese, and toppings! Serve with tortilla…

Chocolate Cake

It’s no secret that chocolate cake is my favorite cake. I love my chocolate bundt cake, flourless chocolate cake, and easy chocolate cake. They are all AMAZING! But whenever I am celebrating something special, I like to make this layered bakery-s…

It’s no secret that chocolate cake is my favorite cake. I love my chocolate bundt cake, flourless chocolate cake, and easy chocolate cake. They are all AMAZING! But whenever I am celebrating something special, I like to make this layered bakery-style Chocolate Cake. It is the perfect dessert for any celebration! The cake is super…