Pasta Fritta or Gnocco Fritto

Mmmmmm, fried dough. One of my favorite meals as a kid and how I learned to love pepperoncinis. It’s a love story. Gnocco fritto or pas fritta as my grandpa used to refer to it—Italian grandpas always shorten the names of certain foods. It took me forever to find the actual name of this Modenese …

“Animal Style” Black Bean Burger

In-n-Out Burger won’t come to the Midwest, so in order to enjoy “Animal Style”, you have to make it yourself. Now In-n-Out doesn’t have a veggie burger option, but this is America and I do what I want. The black bean burgers are pretty easy to make. It’s mostly made up of crushed black beans …

Small Batch Brioche Buns

For all you single folks or small families. This recipe is for you! I mean why do they sell such massive amounts of bread in the store? They need a grocery store for single people. With everything half size! If, like me, you are trapped inside due to the coronavirus and want to eat a …

Shamrock Shake Marshmallows Recipe

A cute and delicious take on the notorious Shamrock Shake. Tastes just like it when you serve it with a spritz of whipped cream and a cherry on top. Perfect for St Patrick’s Day, especially if you are stuck in the house and can’t get a shake from McDonald’s. Only problem was—I really craved fries …

Baked Lemon Curd Donuts

Mouthwatering and tart lemon curd filled cake donuts. Filling ring donuts isn’t the norm, but it should be! Making these donuts was a test that turned out way better than expected. If you are a lemon freak like me, you have to make these! Lemon curd made from scratch is so much more delicious than …

Apricot Crumb Coffee Cake

Super moist coffee cake with apricots and a crumb top. A super delicious way to wake up in the morning. Also a great brunch party cake idea. I miss eating coffee cakes so I’m bringing it back! I remember my mom and grandma always had a coffee cake that I would sneak pieces of while …