Kristen

This Swedish Midsummer Strawberry Cake is a light and airy sponge cake layered with homemade whipped cream and fresh strawberries. There’s something magical about a traditional Swedish Midsummer cake, which is usually served during the summer solstice. This light and …

These banana coffee cake muffins are soft, moist, and full of banana flavor. The combination of avocado oil, warm spices, and a sweet streusel topping makes this recipe one you will come back to again and again.  These banana coffee …

These cookie butter oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and SO good. The cookie butter adds the best flavor twist to a classic favorite. I took a classic oatmeal raisin cookie and made it even better with cookie butter. These …

The Whole Foods Hot Bar is my favorite place to visit when I’m with my parents in the Chicago suburbs, and this recipe is inspired by the classic bourbon chicken I always go back for. This bourbon chicken recipe is …

Made with lemonade and fresh raspberries, it has that bright, summery flavor that makes it perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or just something fun to keep in the refrigerator. Print Raspberry Lemonade Jello Salad Made with lemonade and fresh raspberries, it …

Banana muffins with Captain Crunch streusel are the perfect combination of soft, fluffy texture and sweet, crunchy topping. These bakery-style muffins are full of flavor and fun.  There is something instantly nostalgic about Cap’n Crunch cereal. It brings you right …

Soft, flaky pretzel biscuits made with buttermilk and finished with a baking-soda bath for that classic pretzel flavor and golden-brown crust. There is something about pretzels that takes me right back to when I was first married. One Saturday, my …

Breakfast casserole recipes are the easiest way to create a warm, satisfying meal for brunch, holidays, or any cozy morning, combining simple ingredients and rich flavors into one oven-baked dish. There is something about pulling a breakfast casserole out of …

Brioche Fruit Salad French Toast Bake is a simple and delicious way to turn leftovers into a cozy holiday breakfast with classic vanilla and cinnamon flavors baked right into every bite. There is something special about taking leftovers from a …

This lemon parmesan asparagus bake is a creamy oven-baked dish made with fresh asparagus, garlic, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Crispy bread crumbs on top add the perfect texture to this easy asparagus recipe. Fresh asparagus is one of my …

Planning an Easter dinner or Easter brunch is one of the best parts of the Easter season. Whether your Easter feast includes ham, lamb, or even steak as the main dish, the right Easter side dish recipes help round out …

This non-alcoholic old-fashioned made with concentrated black tea delivers the complex flavors of a classic cocktail in a  alcohol-free option that feels right at home at a Wisconsin supper club. There is something timeless about a Wisconsin supper club in …