Today is Kitchen Joy’s 4th birthday. It doesn’t seem possible that it’s been that long since I began this project. While I hope that over the years I’ve been able to bring a little bit of joy to your kitchen, it is I who have benefited the most from this endeavor. I’ve learned so much...
Dessert
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Marshmallows (Homemade Marshmallows)
Truth be told, I've never been a huge fan of marshmallows. I don’t ever use them except for on my favorite Thanksgiving sweet potatoes. I sometimes add them to my hot chocolate, if there is no whipped cream available. That was before I tried homemade marshmallows. They’re fantastic. The flavor and texture is so much...
Mama's Super Soft Cinnamon Rolls
I’ve been on a quest for the most perfectly soft cinnamon rolls for what seems like ages. I can’t tell you how many batches I’ve made along the way, but there have been a LOT. Finally, it dawned on me. I needed to start with my very favorite roll dough that makes the absolute best, most...
Ricotta Cookies
Happy Almost-Christmas! There are still a few days before the BIG day, so it's not too late to add these cookies to your plans. You've got to leave something out for Santa, right? These ricotta cookies are easy to make and decorate, and they make enough for a crowd! (60 cookies!) Before you roll your eyes...
Pecan Snowball Cookies
Yesterday we had our first thick blanket of snowfall. The first snowfall of the year is so gorgeous. It never gets old. It signals that it's time for flannel, hot chocolate, Christmas shopping, and all the cookies. Our little lady is almost 6 months old now, and she is so curious about everything. She loves...
Sweet Potato Pie
Our little lady has started dabbling with foods. Watching someone learn to eat and discovering food for the first time is so much fun! She is a particularly enthusiastic fan of sweet potatoes. The verdict is still out on peas, though. Not that I blame her. Anyhow, I've spent a lot of time preparing sweet potatoes...
Apple Cider Caramels
Halloween has come and gone, and now that we've all eaten our weight in mini Snickers bars it's time to step up our candy game. Homemade candy is in a whole other realm than store-bought candies. This recipe for Apple Cider Caramels is one you'll want to share, but might just find yourself hiding in...
Maple Cinnamon Pecan Ice Cream (No-Churn Method)
This past weekend may have marked the official end of Summer, but it's still warm outside and ice cream is never out of season. Maple Cinnamon Pecan Ice Cream was my tastiest accomplishment of a weekend filled with fun, food, and family. The flavor is incredible, and you don't need to have a fancy ice-cream...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Happy Friday, Friends! Please excuse my absence. Life has gotten in the way lately. I'm so happy to be back to the blog after such a long break. I hope everyone has been enjoying summer to its fullest in the meantime. It seems like we have had one party or celebration after another this summer,...
Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
Let’s talk about cake. When nothing else in life makes any sort of sense, and you can’t manage to find the words to express your feelings, and no matter how out of control everything feels, there is something comforting about the familiarity and comfort that baking can bring. It feels so normal when nothing else does....