Banana Muffins - A deliciously fluffy way to use up a few ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast, dessert or both!

Royal Hawaiian Pie

Orzo with Kale - caramelized garlic makes this vegetarian dish sublime!

Mother's Day Brunch: Crepes with Fresh Fruit, Nutella and Crème Fraiche - a fabulous treat for any breakfast celebration.

Baked Kale Chips - a healthy alternative to fried snacks.

Puppy Chow - a simple dessert that reminds me of growing up in the Midwest.

Margarita Cake - a moist and delicious way to doctor up cake mix to make something really memorable.

Thai Peanut Sauce - a no-cook variation on this classic sauce.

Perfect Pumpkin Pie - this recipe really stands up to its name!

Nilla Wafers and Gel Icing Make Adorable Treats for a Baby Shower

Maple Cookies - incredibly moist, soft and fluffy - these cookies taste wonderful for days and days!

My favorite chocolate chip cookies. They're crisp around the edges and chewy in the middle.