I’ve met so many people who are afraid of making their own pie crust. This is honestly something I’ve never understood, because making pie crust is just about as easy as it gets, and it’s SO worth it to go homemade. With thanksgiving coming up, …
Apple crisp has been one of my favorite desserts for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my mom used to make it all the time in the colder months of the year. Hard to beat a dessert that is easy to make, insanely …
We are HUGE October fans here at Simmer and Slice. There is just something so cozy and wonderful about cooler weather, colorful/crunchy leaves, mums, fresh apples, home baked goods, and all things PUMPKIN. About 5 years ago, my friend shared a pumpkin cookie recipe with …
I have always, always been a huge fan of all things citrus. When I was in high school, my great aunt would sometimes come to dinner, and when she did, she would bring a key lime pie for dessert. I probably ate half of it …
It’s hard to claim any chocolate chip cookie recipe as the “BEST” because every person prefers something different when it comes to their chocolate chip cookies. Some like them crunchy and loaded with chocolate. Others prefer cakey with a good ratio of cookie to chips. …
Once upon a time, my friend and I had a little cupcake business. After months of trial and error, we perfected the art of an amazing, moist, from-scratch cupcake. However, because of my cupcake success, I never really made actual cakes for special occasions! It …
This recipe doesn’t need much of an introduction. One day, I decided I was sick of flat snickerdoodles and sought out something better. This is what I found, and I can never go back. If you have any affinity, however slight, for cinnamon and sugar, …
When my husband and I were newlyweds I made these for the first time, and they have been his favorite dessert ever since. Any time we are asked to bring a dessert somewhere, this is what he wants me to bring. He LOVES them. In …
Every single birthday, my husband requests this cake. He can’t be convinced to choose anything else, and I really can’t blame him. It’s also my go-to whenever we have company over, because it’s so quick and easy. This cake is tender and fluffy but also …
I have always been a treat girl, and guys…this is one of the yummiest treats EVER. A chewy oatmeal cookie crust, sprinkled with milk chocolate chips, drizzled with caramel sauce, and topped with more cookie crumbles. HEAVEN. And the best part is that they are …