Author: janarae

Classic Crème Brûlée

Classic Crème Brûlée

There’s nothing quite as elegant and comforting as Crème Brûlée — that silky vanilla custard topped with a thin, glass-like layer of caramelized sugar you crack with a spoon. This timeless French dessert looks sophisticated, but it’s surprisingly easy to make at home with just See Full Post →

Bee Balm Shortbread Cookies

Bee Balm Shortbread Cookies

Capture the taste of summer with these Bee Balm Shortbread Cookies — a buttery, old-fashioned shortbread infused with fresh garden petals. Bee balm, also known as bergamot or Oswego tea, was once brewed as a tea during the American Revolution, but today it shines in See Full Post →

Late-Summer Strawberry Cobbler

Late-Summer Strawberry Cobbler

This strawberry cobbler recipe combines the sweetness of strawberries, the warmth of vanilla and almond, and the richness of milk for a dessert that feels straight out of Grandma’s kitchen. Using a yellow cake mix makes it quick and simple, but the nostalgic flavor will See Full Post →

Homemade Guacamole Recipe

Homemade Guacamole Recipe

Nothing says fresh and flavorful quite like a bowl of homemade guacamole. This classic Mexican-inspired dip is creamy, zesty, and packed with vibrant ingredients that bring any meal to life. With just a handful of fresh produce and a few minutes of prep time, you See Full Post →

Cheese Dreams Southern Appetizer

Cheese Dreams Southern Appetizer

There’s a special kind of magic in recipes that make you feel instantly at home. Cheese Dreams are one of those simple, comforting bites that have stood the test of time. With buttery bread, melty cheddar, and just the right amount of golden crispness, they’re See Full Post →

Puff Pastry Pudding Desserts

Puff Pastry Pudding Desserts

Some recipes just feel like home — and these Puff Pastry Pudding Desserts are one of them. They’re the kind that Grandma might pull from the oven on a Sunday afternoon, golden layers of buttery pastry and cozy, creamy pudding tucked inside. They’re quick and See Full Post →

Garlic Lemon Butter Jumbo Shrimp

Garlic Lemon Butter Jumbo Shrimp

Tonight’s dinner was one of those “we need something quick, but I want it to taste amazing” kind of nights — and oh my goodness, did this recipe deliver! I had a bag of frozen jumbo shrimp in the freezer, a bit of lemon juice See Full Post →

Pizza Crescent Rolls

Pizza Crescent Rolls

Fluffy homemade crescent rolls stuffed with hearty beefy pizza filling, melty mozzarella cheese, and classic Italian seasonings — perfect for an easy dinner, game night, or weekend treat. Why I Love These (and Why They’re My Favorite!) These pizza crescent rolls are one of my See Full Post →

Cinnamon Sugar Twist Bread with Maple Glaze

Cinnamon Sugar Twist Bread with Maple Glaze

This Cinnamon Sugar Twist Bread with Maple Glaze is cozy, rustic, and smells like an old farmhouse kitchen. Made with soft, fluffy white bread dough, this sweet treat is twisted with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar, then baked until golden and drizzled with warm maple See Full Post →

Apple Pie Filling Recipe (Makes 4 Quarts)

Apple Pie Filling Recipe (Makes 4 Quarts)

This homemade apple pie filling recipe is perfect for fall baking, gift-giving, and stocking your pantry with cozy flavor. It makes 4 quarts of thick, cinnamon-spiced apple filling that’s ready whenever you are. Whether you use it in classic pies, crisps, cobblers, or simply warmed See Full Post →