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Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are the combination of all the very best things a cookie could be! They’re chewy and soft in the middle, with a yummy Nutella surprise, and my all time favorite caramelized crispy edges to add all that deep and toffee-like flavor to these cookies! These […]

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Chinese Bakery Hot Dog Bao Rolls

Chinese Bakery Hot Dog Bao Rolls My Chinese bakery hot dog bao rolls are my love letter to my favorite Hong Kong bakeries, especially those that I’ve visited even more frequently as a child. My absolute favorite bao (bread/bun) is undoubtedly the pineapple bun. With its crackly sweet and simple signature yellow topping on top […]

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Best Ever Apple Hand Pies

Apple Hand Pies Apple hand pies are hands down my NUMBER ONE bake EVER. Time and time again, this is the top baking request I receive from friends and family, even above cookies! There’s just something about the cute little hand held size, that amazing super flaky and tender pie crust, the extra crunch from […]

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Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

Strawberry Cheesecake Pie This strawberry cheesecake pie is one of my most favorite spring desserts ever! It is the perfect spring treat for anyone, anywhere. Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, a birthday, or bringing a crowd pleasing dessert to dinner, this is the one! This strawberry cheesecake pie is so creamy and rich, inside the […]

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Matcha Pound Cake

Matcha Pound Cake A classic pound cake is one of my all time favorite treats ever, but a matcha pound cake is on another level! Pound cake is rich, moist, tender, and just the right amount of sweetness. I crave a good pound cake every time I sit down for a cup of coffee or […]

Nutella Chocolate Chess Pie
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Nutella Chocolate Chess Pie

Nutella Chocolate Chess Pie This amazing Nutella Chocolate Chess Pie is where two of my biggest dessert loves meet– chocolate and pie! It doesn’t get any better than that! This pie is a beautiful and impressive crowd pleaser that everyone will love. AND it’s super easy to make! It’s the perfect dessert to bring to […]

rhubarb mini pavlovas with pastry cream
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Rhubarb Mini Pavlovas with Pastry Cream

Rhubarb Mini Pavlovas with Pastry Cream These rhubarb mini pavlovas with pastry cream are THE spring dessert! Rhubarb is one of my favorite products of one of my favorite seasons. When cooked, I find that rhubarb has a very tart flavor, and combined with sugar, it almost has a berry-like flavor to it! It’s just […]

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Best Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

Flaky Pie Crust This recipe for flaky pie crust is the last pie crust recipe you’ll ever need! I’ve been making pies for a while now and I can say that this recipe results in the flakiest pie crust ever, while staying nice and tender! What makes good pie crust? Of course, it needs to […]

Shaping Swiss Meringue Pavlova
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Best Swiss Meringue Pavlova Recipe

Swiss Meringue Pavlova One of my all time favorite, go-to desserts utilize this swiss meringue pavlova recipe! Whether you’re making a regular full sized pavlova, mini individual pavlovas (my fave!), fruity swirly meringue cookies, or piped meringue kisses, this is the best recipe ever! Pavlova Origin Pavlovas originated in Australia or New Zealand and are […]