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June 1, 2025

Lemon Blueberry Babka

Lemon Blueberry Babkaslices of lemon blueberry babka with icing.

A summery take on a bakery-favorite bread, this lemon blueberry babka looks impressive but is completely doable in your home kitchen. A rich lemon-hinted dough is beautifully swirled with a homemade blueberry filling, and topped with buttery lemon crumbles. A drizzle of lemon icing on top is the perfect finishing touch! Follow my step-by-step photos and helpful tips for best results.

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Published on June 01, 2025 03:00

May 29, 2025

How to Freeze Cakes (Video)

How to Freeze Cakes (Video)hands placing 3rd cake layer on top of a cake.

My team and I have frozen our fair share of cakes and have made enough mistakes to know what really works. Let’s learn how to freeze cakes so that they taste the freshest and that you’re the only one who knows the cake was previously frozen! I originally published this tutorial in 2019 and have […]

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Published on May 29, 2025 02:26

May 22, 2025

25+ Desserts for Grilling Season

25+ Desserts for Grilling Seasoncreamy lemon popsicles with raspberries inside on plate with fresh lemon slices.

If you're heading to a cookout, volunteer to make a dessert that's sure to be the highlight of the party. From s'mores-inspired desserts like s'mores cookie bars to fruity favorites like this easy fruit pizza, find your next sweet summery bake from this collection of 25+ BBQ cookout desserts!

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Published on May 22, 2025 01:24

May 21, 2025

Mini Cheesecakes (in a Standard Muffin Pan)

Mini Cheesecakes (in a Standard Muffin Pan)stack of 3 mini cheesecakes.

Did you know you can bake cheesecake in a muffin pan? This recipe for creamy mini cheesecakes is so simple and perfect for a small crowd. Make sure you use a standard 12-count muffin pan.

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Published on May 21, 2025 03:00

May 19, 2025

Big Giant Monster Cookies

Big Giant Monster Cookiesmonster cookies with M&Ms on cooling rack.

Monster cookies are peanut butter cookies packed with chewy oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms. This recipe for big giant monster cookies yields 2 dozen extra-large cookies that are extra-perfect for cookie monsters who have a hard time choosing between oatmeal cookies, peanut butter cookies, and chocolate chip cookies!

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Published on May 19, 2025 03:02

May 9, 2025

Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercreampistachio cupcake with strawberry buttercream piped on top.

These pistachio cupcakes with strawberry buttercream are a go-to when I want something a little different from the usual cupcake flavors. They’re always a crowd-pleaser! Many readers have even used this same batter to make a 6-inch cake, too. The buttery pistachios blend beautifully with hints of vanilla and almond, all wrapped up in a […]

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Published on May 09, 2025 02:14

May 5, 2025

Savory Quick Bread

Savory Quick Breadsavory quick bread slices with butter, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and fresh basil.

This savory quick bread is a flavorful and cheesy herbed quick bread, which means it's made without yeast. You'll cut cold butter into dry ingredients, which is the same technique utilized in scones, pie crust, and biscuits—this helps promise a deliciously flaky exterior.

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Published on May 05, 2025 03:24

May 1, 2025

Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake

Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecakecinnamon swirl cheesecake with whipped cream.

Two favorite indulgences (cheesecake and cinnamon rolls!) come together to make one epic dessert in this cinnamon swirl cheesecake. Swirl crumbles of buttery cinnamon-brown sugar filling into layers of rich, creamy cheesecake, and bake atop a thick graham cracker crust. Top with brown sugar whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for the perfect finish to this special dessert.

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Published on May 01, 2025 03:00

April 26, 2025

Homemade Almond Butter

Homemade Almond Butterhomemade almond butter in glass jar with white spoon.

Learn how easy it is to make homemade almond butter with just 1 ingredient: almonds (and a touch of oil depending on your food processor!). It’s simple, nutritious, and tastes so much better than store bought! I originally published this tutorial in 2013 and have since added new photos and more helpful success tips. Have […]

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Published on April 26, 2025 03:00

April 22, 2025

Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Creamy Cilantro Lime Chickencilantro lime chicken in skillet.

This cilantro lime chicken simmers in a creamy flavor-packed sauce and comes together in just one pan and in around 40 minutes from start to finish. This easy chicken dinner recipe is a favorite in my home—and many readers’ homes too—all year round! I originally published this recipe in 2015 and have since added new […]

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Published on April 22, 2025 02:21

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