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

These chocolate shortbread cookies are buttery with a gentle chocolate flavor. This simple slice-and-bake recipe uses just a few ingredients — dip or drizzle with chocolate for a festive touch. Easy, Buttery Chocolate Shortbread A reader once asked if my whipped shortbread could be made chocolate — I hadn’t tried it, so I tested, tasted, … Read more

This no-bake strawberry cheesecake delivers a true strawberries-and-cream flavor on a thick Oreo crust. The texture is silky, light and almost mousse-like. It sets beautifully without baking and is simple to prepare. This recipe was originally published in March 2018 and updated May 25, 2025 with step-by-step tips, photos, and a slightly thicker crust. Table … Read more

These bakery-style white chocolate macadamia cookies are enormous with golden edges and gooey centers. Packed with chunks of white chocolate and macadamia nuts, they rival anything from a famous bakery or coffee shop. Why You Need to Make these Bakery-Style White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies If you want a white chocolate macadamia cookie that looks and … Read more

Chocolate, peanuts and marshmallows make this rocky road pie irresistible. With a creamy filling that’s completely no-bake, it’s the perfect take on rocky road!  Rocky road was a favorite ice cream flavor from my childhood, and this rocky road pie captures those same flavors in pie form. Creamy chocolate filling, soft marshmallow swirls and crunchy … Read more

This cream cheese pound cake has a rich buttery flavor and stays perfectly moist and tender. It has the tight crumb and dense texture you expect from a pound cake, yet isn’t heavy. Made with just seven ingredients and wonderfully simple. Updated August 2, 2021 with new photos, a slightly revised recipe and extra baking … Read more

Pumpkin cheesecake and fudgy brownie swirl together in these indulgent brownies—an ideal fall treat with a twist. The brownie layer is rich and fudgy, while the pumpkin cheesecake layer is creamy, slightly tangy and warmly spiced for the perfect pumpkin flavor. If you enjoy pumpkin paired with chocolate—like in pumpkin chocolate chip bread or pumpkin … Read more