In a word, this recipe is golden. You absolutely won’t believe how easy it is to create something so dainty and delicious. These wafer-thin Lacy Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect accessory for a simple dish of ice cream, a tall milkshake, or a smooth sorbet. And if you hold them up to the light? They look [...]

It’s happened to the best of us–you reach for your bag of brown sugar only to find that it has transformed into a hard, rock-like chunk of frustration. Never fear, and whatever you do, never throw it out! Here are some simple ways to bring that brown sugar back to life:

Try kneading the bag in [...]

In honor of Fat Tuesday, I’m featuring a big, fat cookie recipe that is positively sinful–buttery, chewy, and infused with chocolate, coconut, and macadamia nuts. (Go ahead and wipe that drool off your chin; I’ll wait.) These cookies are about 2 1/2 times the size of regular cookies, requiring 2 1/2 times more napkins.
The recipe [...]

You’re not going to believe this recipe. It was shared with me years ago by a friend of mine who is a baking fanatic, and I’ve been hooked ever since. You will most definitely want to make a batch of these cupcakes for Valentine’s Day. And then you will want to make another batch on [...]

I’ll admit I’m embarrassed. I’ve been blogging my way along here without ever sharing my chocolate chip cookie recipe. And I didn’t realize it until a reader emailed asking for it yesterday. (Thanks, Chet!)
So, today, I’m sharing it with you. This is my Blue-Ribbon Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe and it’s perfect in every way–soft, luscious, [...]

Does the thought of a powdery donut make you weak in the knees? To wrap up a month of healthy baking, I’m ending with a fabulous recipe for an alternative to a cake donut. It’s a recipe that you can modify and add-to in a handful of different ways. It makes a great breakfast, snack, [...]

Preheat your oven now. Trust me, you won’t want to waste any time with this recipe. These healthy cookies are moist, chewy, and have a great texture. Plus, this recipe uses only one tablespoon of butter. One!

I’ve named them Bossy Banana Oatmeal Cookies because even though there is more pumpkin than banana in the recipe, [...]

Disclaimer: When it comes to baking, I’m a purist. I like to use real, premium ingredients to make real, premium treats. And when I’m watching my waistline, I’m more concerned with quality than quantity. For example, I’d rather have two bites of a decadent, full-calorie treat than a plateful of something that is supposed to [...]

Okay, okay, I know that it’s January and we’re all trying to undo what we did to our waistlines in December. In the coming weeks, I’ll be posting some figure-friendly recipes that will soothe your sweet tooth without tipping your scale. Today, I’m featuring my unbelievably delicious reduced-fat brownies. Loaded with all sorts of good-for-you [...]

Raise your hand if you ever wake up craving freshly baked cinnamon rolls, but haven’t got six hours to make them (or the strength to wait that long).
Wow, that’s a lot of hands!
Trust me, I know your pain. But, I’ve got a solution for you.

This recipe is a cheat, of sorts, for the flavor of [...]