This lemon zucchini bread is moist, tender and delightfully lemony. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze and boasting an extra-soft crumb, it’s addictive and perfect for spring and summer baking. Lemon bread may be the ideal loaf-pan bake, and adding grated zucchini to the batter creates one of the best lemon loaves you can make. … Read more

Upgrade your milkshake routine with this Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake. Thick and creamy, made with fresh strawberries and tender vanilla cake—it’s the ideal summer treat. Summer is in full swing: warm afternoons, patio evenings, beach trips and backyard barbecues. The season is a perfect excuse for cold, indulgent treats—especially anything involving ice cream. Ice cream in … Read more

These fudgy chocolate cookies are brightened with freshly grated orange zest and studded with chunks of orange-flavored chocolate. If you enjoy chocolate-orange confections, these cookies are a must-try. Gourmet Chocolate Orange Cookies I love a thick, fudgy double-chocolate cookie, and these chocolate-orange cookies elevate that idea with fresh orange zest and melted pockets of orange-flavored … Read more

This decadent Nutella cheesecake with an Oreo crust is rich and creamy with a pronounced Nutella flavor. A glossy Nutella ganache tops the cake for a stunning dessert that will impress guests and satisfy chocolate cravings. This post was updated January 21, 2024 with new recipe tips, photos and a slightly adjusted recipe for an … Read more

This pumpkin rum cake is ultra-moist and full of warm pumpkin spice. A buttery rum sauce soaks into the cake, enhancing the pumpkin flavor for a simple yet elevated autumn dessert. This recipe blends the best of a rum-soaked cake and a pumpkin bundt cake to make a seasonal favorite. The cake stays tender thanks … Read more

This strawberry banana bread is incredibly moist and tender. Chopped strawberries throughout add sweetness and pair beautifully with banana. The batter is quick and easy to prepare, and the result has the ideal banana bread texture. The addition of strawberries makes this banana bread perfect for breakfast, a midmorning snack, or an afternoon treat. It … Read more

Somewhere between a pie and a crumb bar, these cherry almond bars have a buttery almond base and are filled with fresh cherries. Summer brings wonderful fruit — sweet blueberries, crisp watermelon and juicy peaches — but for me nothing beats Cherry Season. Each year I devour cherries until my hands and shirt are stained … Read more

These homemade strawberry cupcakes have a genuine strawberry flavor and a creamy strawberry frosting made from real berries. There’s nothing artificial—just light, delicate cupcakes topped with frosting that bursts with berry flavor. Updated March 23, 2026 — new photos, tips, and a slightly refined recipe for even better strawberry flavor. A Note from Fiona Why … Read more

These raspberry brownies are moist, fudgy, and studded with sweet berries. The rich chocolate base pairs beautifully with tart raspberries for an indulgent yet simple treat. If you want to lift ordinary brownies into something special without adding complexity, these raspberry brownies are the perfect choice. They bake up thick and fudgy with a moist … Read more

This peppermint bark cheesecake is as beautiful as it is delicious. Inspired by the classic holiday candy, it features layers of chocolate and white chocolate cheesecake, an Oreo crust, a chocolate ganache topping, and crushed candy canes for a bright peppermint finish. If you love peppermint bark, you’ll adore this cheesecake. Peppermint bark typically combines … Read more