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Layered Almond Paste Scones

by erika Published: Aug 2, 2023 Modified: May 8, 2026 43 Comments

These scones are made with an easy homemade almond paste for a tender, moist and cakey texture with a delightful almond flavor. The flaky layers are delicious with a layer of jam for a fruity ...

Cakey Cinnamon Pancakes

by erika Published: Mar 8, 2023 Modified: Jan 8, 2024 11 Comments

These cakey cinnamon pancakes are cakey with a hint of cinnamon--possibly the fluffiest and thickest you'll ever have. Quick to throw together, these use just 6 simple ingredients like flour, milk, ...

Best Apple Cider Donut Fry Off

by erika Published: Nov 12, 2022 Modified: Nov 30, 2023 9 Comments

If you love a hot, freshly fried, cinnamon sugar-covered apple cider donut, there's nothing better than making them at home! We tested 9 popular apple cider donut recipes in search of the ...

Best Liege Waffle Bake Off

by erika Published: May 6, 2021 Modified: Mar 25, 2024 10 Comments

Looking for the best pearl sugar-filled liege waffle recipe? We tested 9 popular recipes in search of the best! Three waffle bake offs might seem excessive, but I just had to find the best liege ...

Best Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin Bake Off

by erika Published: Jan 21, 2021 Modified: Jun 18, 2023 23 Comments

In my eyes, there is perhaps no better muffin than a lemon poppy seed muffin. The absolute best recipe to me has a light and cakey crumb, generous amount of poppy seeds and a lemony glaze that ...

Best Blueberry Muffin Bake Off

by erika Published: May 19, 2020 Modified: Mar 4, 2024 12 Comments

Welcome to the highly anticipated blueberry muffin recipe bake off! Bursting with plump, juicy blueberries surrounded by moist, tender muffin crumb, it's easy to see why blueberry muffins are at the ...

Banana Buckwheat Pancakes, revisited

by erika Published: Sep 8, 2017 Modified: Sep 3, 2024 2 Comments

It's been quite awhile since I've made pancakes, but when the craving hit, I decided to revisit an old single-serving recipe of mine. Oh how times have changed--back when I used to consume yogurt by ...

Whole Grain Vegan Waffles

by erika Published: Nov 16, 2015 Modified: Jan 7, 2024 18 Comments

We love a whole grain waffle made with hearty whole wheat flour! These waffles are eggless thanks to aquafaba, the leftover chickpea brine that serves as an egg replacer. These are crispy, ...

Blueberry Coconut Flour Pancakes

by erika Published: Jul 24, 2014 Modified: Jan 13, 2020 30 Comments

I went to a book signing last Tuesday and went on a 4-hour kayaking trip on Sunday: what do these have in common? These pancakes. The kayaking trip was slightly disastrous and is a story for ...

Pancake Fridays: Basic Vegan Pancakes, 2 ways

by erika Published: Sep 27, 2013 Modified: Jan 7, 2024

These fluffy vegan pancakes are adapted from Isa Chandra! I think everyone should have a good vegan pancake recipe up their sleeve. Not only is being vegan is cool but also we ...

Peach Streusel Pancakes

by erika Published: Aug 2, 2013 Modified: Jan 6, 2024 31 Comments

These eggless, oat-based pancakes are inspired by peach pie with juicy peaches and a granola streusel topping served with creamy Greek yogurt! These pancakes are inspired by peach pie with ripe ...

Best Fluffy Pancakes (no buttermilk!)

by erika Published: Dec 24, 2012 Modified: Jun 16, 2025

Looking for an easy and classic pancake recipe? These are so fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth tender with simple ingredients (no buttermilk required!) and so delicious doused in maple syrup! As a ...