One of my favorite parts of Valentine's Day is how everything becomes heart-shaped for a month, and that includes the candy! Conversation hearts are a seasonal staple, but while they're cute to give and get, the chalky taste can leave your sweet tooth unsatisfied. Instead of doling out the pastel treats, check out these five easy ways to make delicious heart-inspired desserts! Source: Flickr User Read more

Maybe you made it a culinary resolution to eat healthier, or perhaps you want to start cooking and eating breakfast at home rather than on your way to work or sitting at your office desk. Regardless, we've got eight great recipes to start your day off the right way. From simple savory breakfasts like avocado toast to sweet, more indulgent options like blueberry griddle cakes, these recipes will Read more

Eat your dessert first! The fabled feast may be a big part of the Thanksgiving holiday, but for lil pilgrims with a sweet tooth, dessert is the main attraction. While anything sweet will make tots happy, some Turkey Day-themed treats are even more exciting! Check out the following collection of Thanksgiving-themed treats that will inspire your own epic dessert table. Read more

Show off your cake decorating skills by making a cute, homemade Halloween cake or cupcakes. Spiders, Frankenstein, and creepy ghosts are just a few Halloween themes you can easily translate to your baked goods. Cakes and cupcakes make a fun and exciting centerpiece to any party, so get your mixer and piping bag out and ready. We've broken it down by hardest to easiest, so you can work with your Read more

For many, Thanksgiving is a monthlong production that involves plenty of planning ahead when it comes to oven space, refrigerator space, and day-of preparation. But even if you're not much of a planner — or you've suddenly been put on the spot to pull off a turkey day feast! — I promise that you can still host a meal worth boasting about afterwards. The key to a successful last-minute feast Read more

Let's face it: some days, it's too hot to even consider turning the oven on. However, the heat shouldn't hold you back from making delicious desserts. Here are seven sans-oven options (even cookies and tarts!) that you can turn to when the heat is on. Read more

There's nothing terrible about two! At least not on toddler's second birthday. Your budding eater may not smash his face in his second birthday cake the way he did on his first birthday, but chances are he'll still get that sticky icing everywhere. Regardless of the mess, 730 days on this planet calls for a decadent slice of sugary goodness. If you're planning a second birthday party or just want Read more

What's the best way to celebrate baby's first 365 days, or 8,766 moments on earth? Why a giant birthday cake, of course! Whether your one year old has tried the sweet stuff before or tastes the confection for the first time on her first birthday, you can expect whatever you serve will be enjoyed and rubbed all over the place. In fact, mini smash cakes, which are made to be smeared and drooled all Read more

Traditionally, dairy is the backbone of baking because it's what keeps cookies, cakes, and bars moist, fluffy, and held together. But being dairy-free doesn't mean you have to give up rich desserts and settle for dense, flavorless rocks that label themselves as treats. There are ways to substitute these key ingredients in baking, resulting in desserts that can even fool the milkman. Vegan or Read more

Lately, I can't stop thinking about cookies, cakes, and custards. I've been craving sweets, but more importantly, I want to get in the kitchen and whip up homemade ice cream and beautiful fluffy pies! Since there's no better reason to celebrate than a new season, why not surprise your loved ones with a special treat? From strawberries to lemons to coconut (oh my!), I've rounded up a scrumptious Read more