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Desserts and pastries are so often synonymous with holidays. It’s hard to imagine a favorite holiday without them. Here you will find the perfect recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Passover and so much more.

A closeup of Zoe Francois' potato latkes.

Potato Latkes

Be sure to check out all the other recipes from my holiday special, Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë!

Holiday, Savory
Cinnamon Roll Star Bread on a marble countertop

15 Festive Holiday Dessert Recipes

Sure, you could put out a cookie plate, but why not also make a show-stopping croquembouche? Or a modern version of the yule log? From the most dazzling centerpieces to a humble (but delicious!) cookie, this list of Christmas desserts has something for everyone. Looking for even more holiday favorites? […]

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16 Holiday Brunch Recipes For Cozy Mornings

One of my favorite ways to celebrate just about every holiday is with a big brunch. It’s the perfect meal for combining all kinds of sweet and savory flavors, and putting together a beautiful spread. This list of holiday brunch recipes includes some of my favorites that are perfect for […]

Breakfast, Holiday
A blue and white plate topped with folded lefse, a dish of butter and a bowl of sugar.

Lefse

Lefse is a super-simple and surprisingly delicious Norwegian flatbread made by mixing mashed potato, flour, and butter together, rolling it thin, and cooking it on a griddle. The recipes are all similar and yet every Norwegian family seems to have their own secret way of making them. Some like a […]

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Pear Ginger Cake on parchment paper

Ginger Desserts

Perhaps it’s because of the classic gingerbread houses and gingerbread men, but ginger is one of those flavors associated with Christmas and the holiday season. I love baking with the fragrant and peppery sweet spice all fall and winter, so it’s no wonder that these ginger desserts would be perfect […]

Holiday
A closeup of Zoe Francois' potato latkes.

Potato Latkes

These are the potato latkes I make on season 3 episode 3 of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network!

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Halloween Marble Cake

Sweet + Spooky Halloween Desserts

Get into the spooky season spirit with these fun Halloween desserts! I love looking back at some of my old recipes. These three Halloween desserts are from the early years of my blog (which is obvious from my photography skills) when my kids were younger and loved fun Halloween-themed treats. […]

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Host Zoe Francois' Swedish creme with lingonberry jam, raspberries and krumkake, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.

Swedish Cream

This is the Swedish cream recipe I made in the Nordic Treats episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network where I pay tribute to my Nordic heritage by preparing Swedish cream and krumkake, a pressed cookie and visiting a ladies’ church group for a lesson in making the traditional Norwegian […]

Desserts, Holiday
Plum Baked Alaska covered in toasted meringue.

Holiday Gift Guide for Bakers

The holiday season is upon us! It should come as no surprise that in my house this is a time of year for desserts and baked treats (as if there is a time of year that isn’t). It’s also a time for gathering with friends and family and sharing some […]

Desserts, Holiday

My Favorite Baking Equipment

‘Tis the baking season and time to give gifts to your loved ones who bake pie, cake, bread, cookies and so much more. I’ve had lots of questions about my favorite baking equipment and what to get the bakers in your life. You can always find the list of what […]

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Maple Coconut Bars

Sticky Coconut Maple Bars

My Granny Neal made a version of these Sticky Coconut Maple Bars every Christmas. They’re really perfect for any occasion, but when I was a little kid they were a special treat reserved for Christmas morning. Enjoy!  These are inspired by my Granny’s holiday coconut bars, which I later realized […]

Bars & Brownies, Holiday