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Hi Bold Bakers! Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are definitely a favorite with you guys and for a good reason. Motivated by my love for this classic candy, I developed this recipe for amazing Healthy Homemade Peanut Butter Cups. This recipe is full of simple ingredients, and you probably already have them to hand. The combination of peanuts and chocolate is arguably the best. Like you, I love a peanut butter cups, but I am conscious of the fact that they can be full of refined sugar, unhealthy preservatives, and unnatural flavors....

Growing up, there was very little that a big bowl of our mom’s Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup couldn’t fix. She always seemed to know when we were sad, a little sick, or just in need of a savory pick-me-up. This soup recipe always made us feel better, probably because it was made with extra love. So put away the canned soup and whip up a batch of this easy chicken noodle soup recipe....

Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: Homemade Cinnamon Toast Crunch, with its hearty, extra-crispy squares of sweet, warmly-spicy cinnamon flavor, is miles ahead of what you can buy in a store. Already have an account? The convenience and comforting nostalgia of homemade cereal make it a welcome and cozy option for breakfast or a snack. This wholesome version is less processed, less sugary, and VEGAN! So much more delicious because it’s homemade!...

What is Sweet and Sour Sauce? As a kid, I could not understand how something could be sweet and sour at the same time. Wouldn’t one flavor cancel the other? All I knew was when my mother made sweet and sour chicken, I loved it and never found it particularly sweet or sour. So weird! But as I’ve gotten older, I can appreciate a dish that contains both sweet flavors and a hit of sour....

Published Sep 22, 2018 Updated Sep 05, 2024 I love scallops and I always buy scallops from Costco. They are always huge, fresh and untreated, meaning the scallops are not treated with water so the flavor is original, like how they are supposed to be. If you don’t know where to buy fresh scallops, Costco is the best! Honey Garlic Sauce One of the sauces I love for my protein is honey sriracha sauce....

Cheesecake is one of those decadent desserts that may seem difficult to get just right. But it doesn’t have to be. Once you have a basic recipe down you can create dozens of simple, sweet cheesecakes full of flavor and creamy texture. And because this recipe uses a graham cracker crust, there’s no need to fuss with a springform pan or water bath while baking or anything like that. All you need are a few tips on how to get that perfect, creamy cheesecake batter that bakes up beautifully....

This Coca-Cola Cake recipe comes straight from a handwritten recipe card in my Grandma Blick’s collection. When I saw she had written “Good!” and underlined it on the top corner of the card, I knew I had to try it. No boxed cake mix here, this cake is made from scratch! Since ovens and ingredients have changed slightly since my grandma’s time, I had to make a few adjustments, but the final result is a rich and decadent chocolate cake with hints of everyone’s favorite fizzy drink!...

One pot meals are always a favorite go-to dinner in our family. This Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet is the perfect family meal that everyone will love! The meal is filled with meat, cheese, tomatoes, and onions. All the hearty ingredients with all the flavor! It’s a simple large skillet meal that can have added ingredients to make it even more hearty and nutritious with several variations. Create the best meal for your family that you will have on repeat each week!...

Hi Bold Bakers! This is the very best recipe for a delicious No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake, which I created just for you. At this time of year I love to think of new ways to use traditional flavors and seasonal ingredients. While there is nothing like mom’s pumpkin pie or a classic apple crisp, I personally love to use the holiday flavors we all know and love as a dessert starting point....

Hi Bold Bakers! This has to be one of the simplest yet boldest recipes I’ve created yet! You may have seen Fried Ice Cream on the menu in one of your favorite restaurants and found yourself wondering, “How do you make fried ice cream at home?” Already have an account? WATCH MY RECIPE VIDEO Can you Fry Ice Cream without Frying? I’m so excited to show you all the tricks that go into making a “fried” ice cream dessert!...

Green beans have always been a favorite side dish of mine. Fresh green beans were abundant in our garden and my mom was always dreaming up creative ways to use them. I love the roasting method because they almost remind me of French fries, except they are low-carb and good for you! Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor! They’re a perfect side veggie for any meal....

Hi Bold Bakers! One of my favorite ways to bake boldly is by simply celebrating the ingredients that are in season. During the summer in California I love to highlight the gorgeous stone fruit and berries that fill up the grocery and farmers markets. Inspired by the season, this bright and sweet Peach and Blueberry crisp is a joy to make and such a treat to eat. Topped with an aromatic mixture of pecans, oats and cinnamon then served with vanilla ice cream, this summery peach crisp recipe ticks all the boxes....

Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: Enticing Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies elevate the iconic PB&J flavor combo in a delightful way! Delectable peanut butter dough holds a generous dollop of raspberry jam, giving this filled cookie an ideal blend of sweet and salty richness. Luckily, you don’t have to wait long to enjoy them—these peanut butter jelly cookies are done in under an hour! Already have an account?...

What started as a secret menu item and then exploded into fame, the Pink Drink is a combination of a strawberry acai base with coconut milk instead of water. She was once ‘Strawberry Acai Refresher,’ now she is reborn as Pink Drink. So, maybe you’ve tried it, maybe you’ve wanted to, either way, this drink has been on all of our minds at some point. It has a delicious sweetness with a wonderful smooch of strawberry....

Published Oct 12, 2015 Updated Sep 11, 2024 I can’t believe that it’s almost mid October. Everywhere I turn to, I see different shapes of orange pumpkins: big, small or tiny. Everywhere I turn to reminds me that this is the last quarter of the year 2015, and soon the holiday madness will begin. Do you ever wonder where does time go? Anyway, this is the season for pumpkin, especially pumpkin desserts....

This is the time of year when I love to bake cookies. I love surprising my kids with some homemade cookies after school every now and then. It’s also the time of year when we all start craving pumpkin. These Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect fall treat. The Jell-O Pumpkin Spice Pudding Mix is seasonal so you may want to stock up before it’s gone....

Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: Rigatoni Pasta is a large tube-shaped traditional Homemade Pasta. The ridges of this generously-proportioned pasta grip sauce and Parmesan cheese, and the wide diameter is big enough to lock the sauce inside too! Rigatoni has the necessary heft to stand up in baked pasta dishes, and it won’t get lost in a thick and chunky ragu. Learn how much fun it is to make your own rigatoni with my easy instructions, and enjoy homemade Italian goodness in no time....

Published Oct 08, 2021 Updated Sep 18, 2024 Chinese Salt and Pepper Squid Salt and pepper squid is a favorite dish at Chinese restaurants, other than salt and pepper chicken and salt and pepper shrimp. The squids are cut into rings, coat with a frying batter and deep-fry to crispy goodness, before tossing in a salt, pepper, scallion and red chili mixture. In this salt and pepper squid recipe, you will learn all the secrets of Chinese restaurants....

Published Apr 28, 2019 Updated Sep 02, 2024 Screwdriver Drink Recipe A screwdriver is one of the most popular alcoholic cocktails. What’s in a screwdriver drink? At the very basic, it’s made with orange juice and vodka, but other ingredients can be added to it. Homemade screwdriver recipe is very easy, as long as you have fresh orange and a bottle of vodka. You can also make it with bottled orange juice but freshly squeezed orange juice is the best....