Author: janarae

Signature Taco Seasoning & Taco Meat Recipe

Signature Taco Seasoning & Taco Meat Recipe

This is my signature taco seasoning and taco meat recipe—a flavorful, made-from-scratch blend that brings bold, savory spice to every bite. Forget the store-bought packets! This mix is fresh, fragrant, and easily customizable to fit your family’s spice preference. It’s paired with juicy, seasoned ground See Full Post →

Apple Pastries Recipe

Apple Pastries Recipe

These golden, flaky apple pastries are the perfect mix of cozy fall flavors and everyday convenience. Made with store-bought puff pastry, fresh apple slices, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, these pastries are easy enough for a weekday breakfast but beautiful enough for brunch or See Full Post →

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

These Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are a simple, no-bake treat that taste even better than store-bought. With a rich layer of melted chocolate and a creamy peanut butter center sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla, they’re the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Great for See Full Post →

Fall Fruit Galette

Fall Fruit Galette

This rustic Fall Fruit Galette is a cozy, free-form dessert that celebrates the flavors of the season with apples, pears, and warm spices. Unlike a traditional pie, galettes are wonderfully unfussy—no special pan or perfection required. Just roll out the dough, layer your favorite fruit, See Full Post →

No-Bake Cheesecake with Spiced Whipped Cream

No-Bake Cheesecake with Spiced Whipped Cream

Creamy, dreamy, and easy to make—this no-bake cheesecake is the perfect dessert when you want something luscious without turning on the oven. It features a buttery graham cracker crust, a silky cream cheese filling, and a spiced whipped cream topping that tastes like fall in See Full Post →

Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

There’s something nostalgic and comforting about a warm slice of caramel apple pie—especially in the fall. This homemade double-crust pie brings together a buttery, flaky crust and a luscious apple filling, kissed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a golden caramel drizzle. What makes this pie truly See Full Post →

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

If you grew up in New England, chances are you remember the legendary Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins—soft, cake-like centers, domed sugary tops, and bursting with blueberries. These iconic muffins were sold at the Jordan Marsh department store bakery in the 1980s and became a nostalgic See Full Post →

Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

The mall classic—made even better at home. There’s something unforgettable about a Cinnabon. That sweet, cinnamon-sugar aroma floating through the mall. The sticky, gooey swirls. The thick layer of tangy cream cheese frosting melting into every bite. This recipe captures all of that magic — See Full Post →

Bread Machine Custard Donuts (Gluten-Free Option!)

Bread Machine Custard Donuts (Gluten-Free Option!)

Imagine pulling apart a warm, pillowy donut to reveal a river of cool vanilla custard – now you can make this bakery dream gluten-free or classic, right in your bread machine! This foolproof recipe delivers light, airy yeast donuts with a silky homemade custard filling, and the dough does See Full Post →

Homemade Peach Pie with Flaky Double Crust

Homemade Peach Pie with Flaky Double Crust

Few desserts say “summer” like a juicy, golden peach pie with a flaky, buttery crust. This recipe delivers perfection with three ways to make it: classic, gluten-free, and vegan! Whether you’re using fresh peaches or canned, this pie is a crowd-pleaser with minimal prep time and maximum flavor. Why You’ll See Full Post →