These BUTTERMILK BLUEBERRY MUFFINS are fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth, and bursting with blueberries! They pair perfectly with your morning coffee or heat them up as a comforting afternoon pick-me-up! How is your first week of 2018 going?! I’m not going to lie, it was TOUGH getting back in the swing of things, but it feels good to…
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Homemade Honey Nut Granola
This HOMEMADE HONEY NUT GRANOLA is the perfect snack to have on hand! It’s EASY, healthy, and an inexpensive alternative to store-bought granola. Throw it in your yogurt or in a snack bag for work or school! Happy 2018 friends!!! How did y’all ring in the New Year? After the crazy (fun) year we had,…
The Best Year Yet
As this year comes to a close, I can’t help but reflect on all the amazing things that happened in 2017. We traveled to some really great places… We celebrated some of our sweet friends’ marriages… We were spoiled by friends and family with our own wedding festivities… We got married and honeymooned… We adopted our precious…
Homemade Grain-Free Dog Treats
These HOMEMADE GRAIN-FREE DOG TREATS are easy to make, healthy for your four-legged friend, and they will absolutely LOVE them! I hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful Christmas!! We had a great time in Kerrville with my sister and her family. So if you don’t know me or can’t tell by the…
Cinnamon Raisin Rolls
These CINNAMON RAISIN ROLLS are sweet, fluffy, and melt in your mouth! They are perfect for a weekend breakfast, Christmas brunch, or to take as a holiday gift to friends and neighbors! Three more sleeps until Christmas!!!! I shared this recipe as a guest post on my cousin Becky’s blog a few years ago, but they are…
Italian Cream Cake
This ITALIAN CREAM CAKE is a classic southern dessert and perfect for any special occasion! The buttery cake is fluffy and moist, with a bit of tang from the buttermilk and a slight nutty flavor from the coconut and toasted pecans! I’m Italian by marriage (Zitaglio) and I’ve been to Italy so I’m pretty much an expert on…
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies
These WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES are the perfect Christmas cookie! Soft and chewy on the inside, slightly crispy on the edges, and the tart cranberries paired with decadent white chocolate are the perfect holiday touch! Friends, before we get to the sweets, I have some exciting news to share. I HAVE A REAL CHRISTMAS TREE!!! {insert every celebratory,…
Restaurant-Style Belgian Waffles
Not only are these RESTAURANT-STYLE BELGIAN WAFFLES amazing, but it’s a one-bowl recipe and dairy-free! Perfectly crispy on the outside and light on the inside, these are the perfect addition to your weekend breakfasts! Forget going out to brunch and make the best Belgian waffles at home. In your jammies!! Okay, it’s kind of wrong to say “no” to brunch in…
2017 Holiday Gift Guide for The Baker
The 2017 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE BAKER are my most loved (and most wanted!) baking tools to help you with your holiday shopping! Or add them to your own list! Where has 2017 gone?!?! I can’t believe it’s December. But I’m really not complaining… IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!! And I’m…
Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This RED VELVET CAKE is vibrant and beautiful, with a perfectly light yet dense crumb. The hint of cocoa compliments the subtle buttermilk flavor, and pairs perfectly with the sweet yet tangy cream cheese frosting! Red velvet cake has a special place in my heart. My very first homemade layer cake was from Ree Drummond’s cookbook. And…