Author: Amber Breitigan

Baking Pantry Staples: What to Always Keep on Hand

"Baking Pantry Staples to Always Have" - main blog image - background is of bowls full of several ingredients such as flour, sugar, baking powder, and eggs.

When inspiration strikes—or you need dessert in a pinch—having the right essentials on hand means you’re always ready to bake something comforting, simple, or celebratory. From everyday cakes to last-minute treats, these pantry staples are the foundation of so many favorite recipes.

Rosebud Cake Balls

Rosebud Cake Balls - one is on a pink plate. There are multiple golden forks and a bouquet of flowers.

These Rosebud Cake Balls turn a Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll into an easy, Valentine’s Day–ready treat that looks just as special as it tastes. The soft cake filling paired with a smooth, white chocolate shell makes them perfect for sharing, gifting, or serving at parties.

Valentine’s Day Cake Roll

Valentine's Day Cake Roll on a cake stand. Next to it is a stack of heart-shaped plates, roses, and serving utensils.

This dessert starts with a rich red velvet base and is finished with smooth buttercream in soft shades of pink and red for a festive, holiday look. It’s a cake roll that’s perfect for sharing and adds a homemade, heartfelt touch to any Valentine’s Day celebration.

How to Make TikTok’s Viral Christmas Snow Globe Glasses

Christmas Snow Globe Glasses on a gold tray

Whether you’re hosting friends & family or just want something new to add to your holidays, these snowy drinks are an easy win. You only need a few ingredients, a little freezer space, and about ten minutes of hands-on time.

Christmas Holly Cake Roll

Christmas Holly Cake Roll on a marble cake stand. There's a stick of plates with forks, a bowl of cranberries, holly sprigs, and a container with wooden cooking utensils around the cake roll.

The Christmas Holly Cake Roll takes a classic Red Velvet Cake Roll and covers it with smooth buttercream and simple holly-inspired accents. With clusters of green leaves and sugared cranberries, it brings a special holiday touch to your dessert table.

Unicorn Cake Roll

Unicorn Cake Roll on platter that's on a table with party decorations and bunting

This Unicorn Cake Roll is made with a moist Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll, sweet buttercream frosting, and a dash of brightness from the multi-colored rosette mane. Complete with a golden horn, this magical dessert is fit for princes and princesses of all ages.

Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Birthday Party for Kids

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Pulling off a backyard bash that feels joyful instead of stressful takes a little strategy. So, we’re sharing six of our best tips for hosting an outdoor birthday party for kids; each one is fun, simple to execute, easy on the budget, and guaranteed to make your little one feel like the star of the day.

Sprinkle Cake Roll

Sprinkle Cake Roll - lemon cake roll on metal serving tray, covered in sprinkles

Add some glamor to your dessert table when you serve a Sprinkle Cake Roll. This tender, lemon-flavored cake has fun, festive flair in every slice. It’s the ultimate treat for the ultimate sprinkle lover that you can create in your very own kitchen. Now, making a gorgeous dessert for your next celebration will be a piece of cake.

Chocolate Apple Cake Balls

A basket of Chocolate Apple Cake Balls surrounded by various school supplies.

These bite-sized desserts are fun, festive, and surprisingly simple to make. Shaped like little red apples and made with a rich Chocolate Crème Cake Roll, they’re perfect for lunchbox treats, classroom parties, or thoughtful gifts for teachers.

5 New Uses for Old Jars

Several old jars being used as ingredient storage. The jars are stacked on top of one another.

Have you found yourself the less-than-proud owner of too many old jars that you don’t know what to do with? From the kitchen to DIY crafts, here are 5 creative uses for those old jars collecting dust in your pantry or storage area!

Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.