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Inspired by my travels to Ireland, this Guinness Chocolate Cake is a perfect recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. Jump to the recipe below, or read on to discover some of my favorite This Guinness Chocolate Stout Cake with White Knight Buttercream based on recipes from Zoë Bakes Cakes, was inspired […]
These Irish Scones are a favorite breakfast treat. A classic scone is a bit sweeter than a biscuit, and while still flaky has a distinct texture all to its self. I make this recipe with a classic kumquat marmalade. I fell madly in love with Ireland and have had the […]
These Coconut Oatmeal Rum Raisin Cookies are a family favorite! They are soft and chewy and the rum-soaked raisins add depth to the flavor. These are a recipe featured on season 3 episode 9 of Zoë Bakes. I enlist two of my best taste testers, my sons Henri and Charlie, […]
If you’re looking for quick, healthy morning treat, grab a cookie. Seriously! These breakfast cookies are packed with healthy ingredients for a fast, easy and nutritious breakfast. A good, healthy morning breakfast can make all the difference in your day, but sometimes you’re rushing out the door and you need […]
Did you know it’s possible (and easy!) to make vegan meringue? That’s right. Fluffy, toastable vegan meringue is achievable with a humble can of chickpeas. You simply use the aquafaba (or chickpea water) and whip it to perfection with cream of tartar, vinegar, sugar, and vanilla, much like you would […]
This cherry chocolate cake is perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any other time, really). The Black Forest cake is moist and delicious, and the cherries add sweetness and elegance. This is a very tossed-together Black Forest Cake, or, as I like to say, when I am too lazy to bring […]
Who doesn’t love chocolate desserts? This list of 30 chocolate recipes includes cakes, cookies, pies and more! Chocolate is romantic, dramatic, purported to have healing properties, and is absolutely delicious. The wonderful flavor is representative of devotion and love. Chocolate can come in so many forms that even those who […]
These Super Bowl Bars feature a little bit of everything—chocolate, peanuts, marshmallows, pretzels and more—to make for a salty sweet treat perfect for a party. I love watching the Super Bowl. I don’t want you to get the false impression that I follow any team in particular, or even the sport […]
There’s nothing better than tender, flaky biscuits. This recipe will help you perfect your method in no time, or you can scroll down to a find a quick-fold biscuit variety below!
Nothing beats a nice crusty bread. This Dutch Oven bread recipe is easy to make and results in a beautiful crusted loaf every time. A shatteringly thin crust and a super light and stretchy interior is the bread most beloved by my family. This crusty bread delivers on all of […]
I love this banana pudding recipe featuring homemade Nilla wafers, pastry cream (pudding), and perfect whipped cream. It’s a simple, elegant dish that you can serve in a large glass container or in individual jars. The quintessential southern dessert is found on the back of the box of Nilla wafers. […]
My banana cream pie is a family favorite that features chocolate shavings on top for a little extra fun and flavor. Banana Cream Pie is a classic and one I don’t visit nearly enough. I had a craving for it and decided to bring it, along with a couple of […]
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