Author: Amara Catherine

Breakfast

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Light and fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes made with fresh citrus zest are exactly what you should be making for brunch this spring and summer (or any time of the year, really). I promise you’ll love these lemon ricotta pancakes! Ricotta cheese makes everything better, and I’m only slightly exaggerating. It adds a creamy, tender depth […]

Breakfast

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

This is our family’s favorite Greek yogurt pancake recipe. It’s thick and fluffy, and completely satisfying! Plus, this quick recipe takes less than 15 minutes to mix and cook! This thick and fluffy Greek yogurt pancake recipe comes courtesy of my cousin Mia, who got the recipe from her dietitian friend Lila. Mia makes it […]

Breakfast

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

These chocolate chip pancakes are soft, fluffy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips in every bite. This easy chocolate chip pancake recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand. They’re light, tender, and just sweet enough, perfect for lazy weekend mornings or a special weekday breakfast. I love them drowned […]

Side Dish

Smashed Potatoes in the Oven

The secret to these incredibly crispy smashed potatoes is a simple boil, smash, and roast method! These oven smashed potatoes are not only delicious, but they’re easy to make too. These smashed potatoes in the oven have been my favorite potato recipe for years. They bake up with irresistibly crispy, golden edges and perfectly fluffy […]

Side Dish

Green Beans Almondine

Here’s the perfect way to elevate simple green beans! This easy and delicious green beans almondine is simple to make and a real crowd-pleaser. This green beans almondine is my favorite side dish to make when I want something fresh, bright, and just a little elegant without much effort. The combination of crisp-tender green beans, […]

Side Dish

Roasted Carrots with Balsamic Vinegar

Because your meal spread isn’t complete until you’ve roasted this, a simply perfect batch of carrots with balsamic vinegar, with tender sweet centers and caramelized edges. Roasted carrots are a seriously underrated side dish. They’re so basic, so simple, and so delicious! And such a beautiful way to enjoy seasonal vegetables, like fresh carrots. Only […]

Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

You’ll love these chocolate chip cookie brownies that combine a rich, fudgy brownie base with soft chocolate chip cookie dough on top. They’re indulgent, gooey, and completely irresistible with the perfect mix of textures in every bite. This recipe is my homemade version of those fancy bakery brookies you see everywhere. I’ve bought them many […]

Dessert

Chocolate Ganache Brownies

Making chocolate ganache brownies may seem fancy, but here’s a simple recipe for doing it just right. Come learn how to make rich, fudgy brownies topped with silky chocolate ganache with this easy recipe! A pan of homemade chocolate ganache brownies is one of the most decadent desserts you can bake, and it’s a guaranteed […]

Dessert

Lunch Lady Brownies

Want to know how to make the best lunch lady brownies? This is it! These homemade lunch lady brownies are fudgy, chocolatey, and full of so much delicious flavor. These lunch lady brownies are my most-requested recipe from friends and family, and it is a given that I bring them to every potluck, party, and […]

Dessert

Hokey Pokey Ice Cream

Hokey Pokey Ice Cream is your favorite vanilla ice cream with a fun, crunchy twist that’s impossible to resist! The combination of smooth, creamy vanilla ice cream and crisp, airy honeycomb pieces is one that can’t be beat. This hokey pokey ice cream is sweet, creamy, and delightfully crunchy all at the same time in […]