If there’s one thing I love more than a really good dessert made from scratch, it’s a really good dessert I can throw together on a weeknight with no fuss and without a sink full of dirty mixing bowls. Turns out it’s not actually such a big ask. Save layer cakes for a day when you’re in the mood for a project and have time on your side. Instead, go for one of these 17 sweet treats that were made with your midweek dessert craving in mind.
So, ahem [taps on microphone]… In the summer of 2014 I announced that I had not learned my lesson the first time and would be writing another cookbook. My editor and agent told me the second book always goes faster; it’s like they didn’t think I’d rise to the challenge. This 2015 release maybe have had some (tiny, adorable) effect on a rain-checked 2016 release, but as the first Smitten Kitchen Cookbook approaches its 5th birthday, the wildest thing has happened: this second book I promised you is (at last) out of my hands and headed to the printers.
Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites will be released on October 24th and I cannot wait to share it with you. I hope more than anything that it’s worth the wait.
You might know KitchenAid for their gorgeous stand mixers, but did you know they make lots of other tools and products for the kitchen? They do things as big as fridges, to things as small as toasters. Right now, in fact, on Amazon you can buy a complete aluminum nonstick cookware set from KitchenAid for just $110 (normally $155). That’s just a fraction of the price of a stand mixer from a brand you already love.
If your kitchen is already stocked with cookware, this deal would also make for an excellent gift the college graduate in your life.
If you find yourself wasting minutes of the day pining over all the beautifully decorated cakes filling up your Pinterest feed, like I all too often do, I am here to share great news: You can make cakes like that too! There is no need for countless online video tutorials learning the intricacies of making buttercream flowers using traditional piping tips — Russian piping tips have your back. These unique decorating tips allow you to top your next cake or cupcakes with seriously beautiful buttercream flowers with little to no effort. They’re the little cake decorating secret everyone needs to know about.
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This week’s meal plan is full of new-to-me recipes that I think will become family favorites. We have friends and family coming to stay with us throughout the week and are getting ready to take a much-anticipated, kid-free vacation this coming weekend, making everything — even meal planning — feel exciting and exhilarating. Even Pizza Friday is getting a new spin on it.
Boasting natural light in your kitchen is enviable enough, but when your windows are also gorgeous, well, that’s when we start to get really jealous. These windows are all super painful (paneful?) to look at because we just want the same things for our homes. #nofair
Casseroles are one of my favorite ways to load up on vegetables. They come in especially handy if you’re dealing with picky eaters, who probably won’t even notice you’ve packed in a few pounds of produce underneath that gooey layer of cheese! We love these 10 recipes for their crowd-pleasing potential and their wholesome qualities. Some are strictly vegetarian or even vegan, while others have some meat in the mix, but they all are easy and sure to be a hit at the dinner table.
