Zebra Cake with Chocolate and Vanilla Layers is the bake I pull out when I want big reactions with very little stress. If you’ve ever tried to make a cake …

Hawaiian Baked Huli Huli Chicken is one of those recipes that solves dinner when your brain is tired and everyone’s hungry. It’s sweet, savory, and a little sticky in the …

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Roll is what I make when I need a showstopper dessert that still feels cozy and doable. Maybe you have a birthday coming up, or …

Poached Pear Wrapped in Brie, Baked in Puff Pastry is my go-to party trick when I need something gorgeous that also makes people go silent at first bite. You get …

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are the kind of treat I reach for when I want something sweet but still light and bright. Maybe you have a couple of peaches …

Vanilla Pecan Pralines are my go-to when I want something sweet, buttery, and quick enough to make before the craving passes. Maybe you have a bag of pecans in the …

Southern Punch Bowl Cake is the dessert I reach for when I need something big, beautiful, and guaranteed to make people smile. Maybe you have a potluck this weekend, a …

Caramel Toffee Crunch Cheesecake is that dessert you keep thinking about after the party’s over, the one you sneak a slice of for breakfast because it’s just that good. I …

Pistachio Blackberry Cheesecake Towers are my answer to the dessert rut. You know when you want something elegant, but you also want it to be easy, make-ahead friendly, and not …

Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears have saved me more times than I can count. When friends text that they’re swinging by or I promise to bring a “fancy little bite” to …

Refreshing No-Bake Chia Pudding Bars with Zesty Coconut Lime Flavor saved me last summer when the heat made turning on the oven feel like a bad idea. If you love …

Strawberry Nougat Chocolate Bars are what I reach for when I want something sweet, nostalgic, and a little bit fancy without being fussy. Maybe you’ve been craving a candy bar …