My easy M&M blondies are the perfect treat for peanut butter fans. I fold creamy peanut butter into a tender blondie batter, then add peanut butter M&Ms to amplify the flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, these chewy blondie bars are always a crowd-pleaser. M&M Blondie Bars with Double the Peanut Butter I love the … Read more

Ginger Switchel Floats with Cinnamon Ice Cream — a refreshing take on a classic float, combining bright, spicy switchel with cool, creamy cinnamon ice cream. Recipe originally published November 30, 2014 How to Make Switchel Switchel is a seventeenth-century tonic that’s sweet, spicy, sour, and refreshingly bright. You may remember a similar drink from Little … Read more

Cheese and Bacon Muffins are a flavorful option for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Crispy bacon, sharp cheddar and fresh chives make each muffin savory and satisfying. These are easy to make from scratch and ready in under 45 minutes. These Bacon Cheddar Muffins are not your typical sweet muffin. They have a light, biscuit-like … Read more

As a mom of six, every Tuesday I share tips, recipes and stories to help bring out every kid’s culinary potential. Click HERE to see all the posts in this series! Last week I mentioned I was the camp cook for a week-long girls’ camp for our church. It was an incredible experience—intense and a … Read more

Unpredictable Yeast Welcome back to our “Recipe For Success” series. Today we’re tackling baking with yeast—a topic that can feel intimidating because yeast is a living organism and sometimes behaves unpredictably. It’s easy to accidentally kill yeast or slow its activity, leaving you with a dense dough that won’t rise. With practice and a few … Read more

Thanksgiving always excites me. Weeks before the holiday I pull together my recipes and plan an indulgent meal, and the dish I focus on improving every year is the turkey. Each year I try to produce a bird that is more flavorful and moist than the last. Below is my reliable approach that combines brining … Read more

These oat flour English muffins are made on the stovetop, not in the microwave. Cooking them in a covered skillet builds real structure and creates a lightly crisp exterior after toasting—much closer to a traditional English muffin than the spongy, microwave shortcuts you often see. The recipe uses simple ingredients: thick Greek yogurt, oat flour, … Read more

Bring on spring! We love this season at Daisies & Pie and are excited to dive into lots of simple, joyful activities with the kids, celebrating everything spring has to offer. Our aim isn’t to spend a fortune — it’s to appreciate the small pleasures and share experiences together. Here are 20 fun, low-cost spring … Read more

This week on Gigi Day my grandson and I made a batch of breakfast pigs in a blanket. We like to cook a meal for my daughter after she’s worked all day, and he calls our special time together “Gigi Day.” Breakfast for dinner is always a win — and this version uses just four … Read more