We love buttercream cake designs, and here we’ve gathered a selection of our favorite buttercream cake tutorials. These free, step-by-step cake decorating guides cover a wide range of styles—piping, textured buttercream, palette-knife painting, semi-naked cakes, elegant wedding looks, playful character cakes, and more—perfect for birthdays, showers, weddings, and everyday celebrations. Table of Contents Cake Recipes … Read more

The name of this recipe, Salted Caramel Apple Butter, says it all. Rich, silky, and deeply spiced, this apple butter brings a touch of indulgence to breakfast, snacks, and desserts. It’s the kind of homemade preserve you’ll reach for again and again. I love recipes that showcase apples. If you have a bushel or two, … Read more

These Middle Eastern Beef Shish Kebabs are simple to make, full of flavor, and ideal for a weekday dinner or a weekend BBQ. The marinade comes together in minutes, and the skewers pair beautifully with rice, salads, and tangy yogurt or tahini sauces. Suggested pairings include Mediterranean yellow rice, lemon-mint yogurt sauce, and a bright … Read more

Lately I’ve been leaning on chickpeas for quick, satisfying meals. They’re versatile — great tossed into salads, roasted for a crunchy snack, or gently smashed and combined with creamy avocado and bright pesto to make an easy sandwich filling. This Smashed Chickpea, Avocado, and Pesto sandwich is a simple vegetarian lunch that comes together in … Read more

A gut-healthy yogurt bowl recipe that makes for a satisfying breakfast or snack! Howdy friends! I’m writing from my phone on the way to Chicago for a nutrition conference, excited to learn and share more about food, digestion, and simple meals that support health. Before I get lost in sessions and samples, here’s a quick, … Read more

This small-batch Peanut Butter Mousse serves two and is a quick, no-bake dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. It comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients and chills into a light, creamy treat that feels special. Top it with fresh whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and a chocolate wafer for an elegant finish without the … Read more

This pipeable Chocolate Ganache Frosting is incredibly simple to make, using only two ingredients. If you want a straightforward chocolate frosting with real chocolate flavor, this is a great option. I used this exact chocolate ganache frosting on my super moist chocolate cupcakes, and readers have loved the combination. To keep things very simple, this … Read more

I’ve been working on a cake recipe for the past couple of weeks, but until that one is ready, here’s a simple seasonal treat: One Bowl Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies. With Halloween just days away, brownies feel more appropriate than cake this week. If you want something straightforward and seasonal without the fuss of decorations, these … Read more

A Tuscan-inspired soup featuring tender tortellini, creamy white beans, and a rich tomato broth. Ready in about 15 minutes, this comforting meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and adapts well to a slow cooker. This version shares the same savory tomato base and Italian flavors as my Tuscan white bean soup but swaps … Read more

Summer Berry Poke Cake is a colorful twist on the classic poke cake. Layers of light white cake are filled with homemade sweet berry sauces, topped with a creamy cheesecake-style filling, billowy whipped cream, and fresh berries. The red, white, and blue presentation makes this an ideal patriotic dessert for the 4th of July, summer … Read more