Recipes

Springerle cookies are traditional German cookies that are pressed into intricate wooden molds. It is fun to find and collect reproduction molds to create these little masterpieces. But if you don't have springerle molds on hand, any cookie mold will do!

If you love coffee cake, you’ll love these cinnamon streusel cake–inspired muffins that combine the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla with the irresistible crunch of a sweet streusel topping. They are best enjoyed warm and can be reheated in a toaster oven or microwave for a great on-the-go breakfast that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.

Naturally sweet grilled pineapple gets an added boost of tanginess from amchur and heat from chili, all rounded out with a sprinkle of salt. Serve as a side to proteins, add to salad or salsa, or top with ice cream for dessert. 

Bread pudding is delicious, easy to make, and very forgiving. It’s better soaked before baking the night before, but I don’t think you can mess it up. Enjoyable hot or cold. It’s also very customizable, and milks and spices can be swapped for whatever you have on hand or enjoy. If not using condensed milk, add sugar (sweetener) to taste.

This is one of the most enticing cakes imaginable. Almonds, milk, orange, mint, rose water—the list of ingredients alone seduces. The cake itself is strewn with dried rose petals to further snare any who haven’t already been lured by its aroma.

Green Tikka Masala lends an unexpected and impressive twist to this dessert, which combines flavors of coriander-infused oranges, pistachio and passionfruit—all finished with an elevated whipped topping.

If you enjoy carrot cake but with an apple filling twist, this recipe is for you!

This recipe is a delicious part of my heritage. Freezing grapes makes them sweeter (if you’ve ever tried wild grapes, they are nothing like store-bought). I love making grape dumplings for my kids and friends, and for potlucks at our Cherokee language gatherings. I hope you and yours will enjoy them too!

Extra cinnamon sugar crumbles top this super-moist sour cream cake.   

Coconut milk-based dulce de leche and a rum soak make this banana cake extra moist and rich.   

Hibiscus takes the place of lemon juice and lends a beautiful color to this puckery-sweet crisp.   

Simple, sweet and rich with vanilla, this recipe makes 12-14 muffins or a nice-sized loaf cake that's a hit with kids and adults alike. Goes great with coffee, tea or milk!  

A healthy and even tastier update to a classic combo.  

This cake is the perfect base for every unique riff, and over the top when topped with Vanilla Date Sugar.   

A family favorite that's nice enough to serve to guests and easy to gobble up!  

Keep this lovely one-pan treat in mind for a sweet finale of your next meal.   

Royal Cinnamon Infused Maple is drizzled atop flaky filo rollups, meant to be eaten as a dessert or snack.   

Flavors of orange, anise and maple combine in this indulgent flan.