Category: Seasonal Ingredients

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Made with a simple oat-packed crust and a fresh strawberry filling, strawberry oatmeal bars are a delicious way to welcome…

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Made with a simple oat-packed crust and a fresh strawberry filling, strawberry oatmeal bars are a delicious way to welcome berry season.

Close up view of sliced strawberry oatmeal bars on a piece of parchment paper.

As you can probably guess, my team and I spend a lot of time at the grocery store. And we’ve all been noticing that fresh berries are starting to come back in stock.

In my mind, fresh berries are a sure sign that the seasons are changing, even if it’s still sweatshirt weather here in Ohio. And while peak strawberry season won’t hit my region for a little while yet, I love making recipes that allow even pre-season berries to sing.

From strawberry banana muffins to strawberry popsicles to these strawberry oatmeal bars, these recipes keep me going even when the weather isn’t so great.

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Pound Cake Cookies

Pound cake cookies are everything you love about traditional pound cake, but in cookie form. These soft, delicate cookies are…

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Pound cake cookies are everything you love about traditional pound cake, but in cookie form. These soft, delicate cookies are topped with a lemon glaze for a bright, delicious finish.

Stack of glazed pound cake cookies on a blue and white napkin. The top cookie has a bite taken from it.

You know what is better than a slice of cake?

Well, almost nothing. But right up there is when you can turn a slice of cake into a cookie.

That’s what’s happening with these sweet little pound cake cookies. I love pound cake, don’t get me wrong, but it does take a while to bake.

But these cookies? I can mix together the dough and have them out of the oven in just about 30 minutes. What a win.

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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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Homemade Orange Julius

Bring on the nostalgia with this homemade orange julius recipe! This thick and creamy drink is a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie and tastes like an orange creamsicle. No need to head to the mall to grab one of these – they’re easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients. …

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Bring on the nostalgia with this homemade orange julius recipe! This thick and creamy drink is a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie and tastes like an orange creamsicle. No need to head to the mall to grab one of these – they’re easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients.

Hand holding up a glass of orange julius, garnished with a blue and white striped straw and an orange slice.

I love the way food can bring a flood of memories coming back.

One bite of pumpkin roll or Nana’s easy cheesecake and I’m back in second grade, helping my nana in her kitchen. 

With a sip of strawberry lemonade, I’m a kid on summer break again, just enjoying the summer sunshine.

Copycat Hostess cupcakes make me think of road trips and getting snacks at the gas station.

And one sip of this homemade orange julius recipe and I’m a teenager hanging out at the mall yet again.

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Apple Compote

Richly flavored with warm spices, vanilla, and a bit of orange, this apple compote is absolutely dreamy on top of everything from pancakes and french toast to ice cream. Fancy-sounding dishes that are secretly super easy to make are totally my jam. Whipped cherry butter looks so beautiful on your table but comes together in …

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Richly flavored with warm spices, vanilla, and a bit of orange, this apple compote is absolutely dreamy on top of everything from pancakes and french toast to ice cream.

Glass jar and white bowl, both filled with apple compote and set on a wooden board next to cinnamon sticks.

Fancy-sounding dishes that are secretly super easy to make are totally my jam.

Whipped cherry butter looks so beautiful on your table but comes together in just minutes. Cranberry brie bites always impress guests but are made with just 3 ingredients. And this apple compote sounds fancy but takes almost no effort to make.

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Peppermint Marshmallows

With just the right amount of refreshing peppermint flavor and a festive red swirl, these homemade peppermint marshmallows are the very best way to dress up your favorite hot chocolate this winter. I have been obsessed with marshmallows basically since I could chew. I’ve never been picky about them, either.  Whether it’s straight from the …

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With just the right amount of refreshing peppermint flavor and a festive red swirl, these homemade peppermint marshmallows are the very best way to dress up your favorite hot chocolate this winter.

Homemade peppermint marshmallows piled into a white bowl.

I have been obsessed with marshmallows basically since I could chew. I’ve never been picky about them, either. 

Whether it’s straight from the bag or as part of a s’more (or even better, giant s’mores cookies), you can count me in. I’ll even devour stale Peeps.

Yes, you heard me. I like my Peeps stale!

And I used to think that making homemade marshmallows would be really tricky and way too hard to bother with. But a few years back I finally gave it a try and discovered that they are actually WAY easier than I expected and they are absolutely, 100% worth it.

Once you try a homemade marshmallow, you will never go back to the bagged ones again.

This year, I’m making some of these adorable peppermint marshmallows to share with friends and family. And I think you should, too!

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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Bursting with tart, fresh cranberries and sweet orange, cranberry orange muffins are special enough for a holiday weekend breakfast but easy enough to make any day of the week. If you’re having guests over for the holidays, there’s one thing I know for sure: you’re gonna want some easy breakfast options on hand. Especially if …

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Bursting with tart, fresh cranberries and sweet orange, cranberry orange muffins are special enough for a holiday weekend breakfast but easy enough to make any day of the week.

Close up of cranberry orange muffins arranged on a white platter.

If you’re having guests over for the holidays, there’s one thing I know for sure: you’re gonna want some easy breakfast options on hand.

Especially if you have family members that all get up at different times. You need to have something on hand for the early birds and the late risers.

I like making a pan of my make-ahead breakfast casserole, thawing some frozen fruit, and setting out a batch of freshly baked muffins. There’s a little something for everyone!

This year, I’m definitely going to be making these cranberry orange muffins. 

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Peppermint Bark

Homemade peppermint bark is a holiday favorite! This easy candy is made with just a handful of simple ingredients for a treat that will make everyone feel holly and jolly. If you’ve ever taken a stroll through Williams-Sonoma during the holiday season, you have probably been offered a sample of their famous peppermint bark. I …

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Homemade peppermint bark is a holiday favorite! This easy candy is made with just a handful of simple ingredients for a treat that will make everyone feel holly and jolly.

Pieces of peppermint bark stacked on a white plate.

If you’ve ever taken a stroll through Williams-Sonoma during the holiday season, you have probably been offered a sample of their famous peppermint bark.

I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate and am always happy to stuff my face with this divine holiday treat. And I’m always tempted to buy a cute container of the stuff, but the price stops me every time.

As I write this, a 1-pound tin of their peppermint bark costs a whopping $29.95. Yes, that’s right, almost $30!

I understand it’s a novelty gift and the adorable tin is part of the price, but I also know that I can make homemade peppermint bark for a fraction of the cost. 

Plus, this recipe actually makes 1 ½ pounds – that’s 50% more than you’d get in that $30 tin! 

What I’m saying is that this easy recipe is a must-try this season, ok?

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