Everyday Baking
Fresh summer treats that are perfect for a hot day.
This marbled strawberry vanilla cake topped with a strawberry glaze might just be my new favorite. I love the beauty and simplicity of a good bundt cake—its eye-catching shape and moist, dense texture make it a standout on any dessert table. This cake combines the brightness of fresh strawberry flavor […]
Homemade Pesto, or “green sauce” as we call it in my house, is a favorite. It’s fresh, vibrant, and incredibly versatile. Every summer, I plant several basil plants to make fresh pesto all season long and stock the freezer for winter. With only 6 ingredients, my pesto recipe comes together […]
Blueberry whipped cream pie was one of my grandma’s specialty desserts and is the definition of pie perfection. Fresh blueberries coated in a simple glaze, served in an all-butter crust and topped with heaps of whipped cream—what’s not to love? My dad always joked this pie was one of the […]
Graham cracker cereal, mini marshmallows, and Hershey’s bars give these no-bake s’mores bars the classic feel of campfire s’mores—without the campfire With wildfire season in full swing in Central Oregon, campfires were banned during our last camping trip of the summer. But s’mores are an essential part of our camping […]
These are the perfect cherry muffins, packed with cherries and pecans, and topped with a delicious streusel. This recipe makes 16 big, beautiful muffins you won’t want to share. We love fresh cherries and go cherry crazy all summer long. From cherry bars to cherry cobbler to cherry muffins, my […]
Light, fluffy, and perfect for a campfire breakfast, these biscuits are a must-have on every camping trip. Made in a Dutch oven, they’re simple and easy to prepare—just mix the dry ingredients at home, and add the heavy cream at camp for the lightest, fluffiest biscuits. You can also bake […]
Fresh cherries, oats, and pecans make this bar an essential summer treat. These fresh cherry pecan bars can be a served with a picnic at the lake or with a scoop of ice cream at a BBQ. The juices from the fresh cherries blend into every bite and pair nicely […]
This ice cream cake is so easy to make and infinitely adaptable. My mom has been making it for over 40 years for her 4th of July party, and there are people who come every year just for this cake. It’s the perfect summer dessert for a hot day. No […]
Sweet and tart, this strawberry rhubarb jam tastes like summer in a jar! It’s perfect on toast, ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or even a peanut butter sandwich. This jam is a favorite in my house and makes an amazing gift. Every Christmas, I give jars of it to family members, […]
