Apple Casserole
I remember the first time I made this Apple Casserole after a crisp fall apple-picking trip with my family and because we had more apples than we knew what to …
Breakfast
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Blueberry Breakfast Cake always reminds me of slow weekend mornings when the whole house is still quiet and I sneak into the kitchen and whip something up before anyone wakes. …
Pan-Fried Cinnamon Bananas
Pan-Fried Cinnamon Bananas became my favorite treat during a time when I was craving something sweet and warm but didn’t want to bake and I remember standing in the kitchen …
Sausage and Egg Breakfast Rolls
Sausage and Egg Breakfast Rolls were born one morning when I had leftover puff pastry and a craving for something savory and warm and I didn’t want a typical breakfast …
Homemade Bagels
Homemade Bagels became part of my weekend ritual after a trip to New York where I fell in love with the real deal and chewy and golden and fresh from …
Hong Kong-Style French Toast
Hong Kong-Style French Toast takes me back to my first visit to a cozy cha chaan teng tucked away on a busy street and where the hum of the city …
Baked Apple Fritters
Baked apple fritters always remind me of a crisp autumn afternoon when I first decided to bake instead of fry my favorite treat because I wanted something lighter yet still …
Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
Cheesecake stuffed French toast takes me back to a weekend brunch when I wanted something that felt both decadent and comforting because plain French toast just wasn’t enough. I whipped …
Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars
Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars always remind me of spring gatherings and sunny kitchen counters and I first made them for a baby shower when I wanted something bright and creamy …
Churro Cruffins
Churro cruffins take me back to a lazy afternoon when I craved the warm cinnamon sugar flavor of churros but didn’t want to deep fry anything because I wanted something …