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This gorgeous rainbow cake is the best way to add a splash of color to any special occasion! Not only is this cake beautiful to look at, but it’s extra moist and topped with luscious homemade buttercream. It’s the perfect dessert for birthdays, Saint Patrick’s Day, and more!

Festive cakes are my favorite. They look great, taste great, and are so fun to put together! If you’re looking for other show-stopping cakes, try this Easter cake, pink velvet cake, or homemade funfetti cake for more fun color!

Rainbow Layered Cake

If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert, this rainbow cake is pretty hard to beat. I mean, look at it! It almost looks too good to eat with the wash of rainbow in each slice. My youngest is obsessed with everything rainbow, so cutting into it to reveal the colorful inside is like magic. It’s actually surprisingly easy to assemble, so don’t be intimidated!

The cake itself is vanilla flavored, but feel free to add in different flavor extracts to switch things up! The cake is super soft and moist. You’re going to love it! Each rainbow layer is frosted with my tried and true buttercream recipe, which is absolutely to die for. So not only does this rainbow cake look great, but it tastes even better! This is the best dessert for birthdays or Saint Patrick’s Day parties. (You just need to add a pot of gold!) Let’s get started with everything you need to put it together!

Ingredients for Rainbow Cake

Between the cake and the frosting, this rainbow cake uses a bunch of simple ingredients. As long as you have food coloring, you may have everything you need to put it together! Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements.

For the Cake:

Cake Flour: I used cake flour here, but you can also use all-purpose flour. It will just give the cake a slightly different crumb.Granulated Sugar: Gives each layer of cake the perfect sweetness.Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Helps the cake turn out light and airy.Buttermilk: My secret weapon for cakes! It makes them extra tender and also adds a slight tangy flavor.Milk: I recommend using whole milk. The higher the fat content, the more moist your cakes will be.Vanilla Extract: Adds a sweet, floral flavor.Vegetable Oil: For moisture!Egg Whites: Help to leaven the cake and add structure. Make sure they’re at room temperature so they mix together smoothly with the batter.Food Coloring: I like using gel food coloring to color my cakes because it makes them so vibrant!

For the Buttercream Frosting:

Unsalted Butter: Let it come to room temperature before you use it. This way, you’ll end up with smoother frosting.Powdered Sugar: For sweetness and a smooth texture.Vanilla Extract: Gives the frosting a delicious flavor.Salt: Just a pinch!Heavy Cream: Adjusts the consistency of the frosting.Food Coloring: You can use a drop of purple food coloring to counteract the yellow in the frosting. This will make it look nice and bright!

How to Make a Layered Rainbow Cake

I know it may look like a lot of steps, but rainbow cake is actually very straightforward to make! Whip this up for your next party and everyone will be impressed.

Preheat Oven, Prep Pans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Spray 6 8-inch cake pans with cooking spray and line with parchment rounds. If you don’t have 6 cake pans, use what you have and bake in batches. I baked two cakes at a time.Batter Mixture: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Add in the buttermilk, milk, vanilla and oil and mix until just combined.Whip Egg Whites: In another large bowl whip the egg whites until you reach medium stiff peaks.Combine: Fold the egg whites into the batter until no streaks of whites remain.Add Food Coloring: Separate the batter equally into 6 different bowls. I had about 275 grams of batter per bowl. Then color the batter red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.Bake: Bake in prepared pans for 15-18 minutes, until the center of the cake springs back when lightly pressed on.Chill: Let the cakes cool completely before wrapping with plastic wrap and stored flat in the freezer overnight. This will make them easier to stack and frost.

Making the Buttercream Frosting/ Assembling the Rainbow Cake

Mix Ingredients: Beat the butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer until combined. Then add the vanilla, salt and 4-5 tablespoons of cream. Beat until smooth. Add more cream if needed to reach a softer, smoother consistency.Separate: Reserve 2 cups of white frosting, and then tint the rest of it light blue. Layer: Start with the purple cake round on the bottom and add a thin layer of frosting. Then top with the blue round followed by a thin layer of frosting. Repeat with the rest of the rounds until you have them stacked purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and finishing with red on top. Then add a thin layer of frosting over the outside of the cake to form the crumb coat. Chill for 20 minutes.Frost: Once the crumb coat has chilled, use a frosting spatula to smooth the frosting around the rainbow cake. Avoid lifting the spatula straight off the cake and instead swipe it along the cake until it comes off. This will help avoid pulling off the sides of the cake and getting crumbs in your buttercream. Add Decorations: Use a piping bag fitted with a very large round tip to pipe white clouds around the top and cascading over the top edge of the cake.

This Nacho Cheese recipe is the genuine Velveeta based topping that is full of nostalgia and amazing flavor! It’s so simple to whip up and tastes way better than store-bought.

I know what you are thinking, does anyone really use Velveeta anymore? Well, if you are buying nacho cheese from the store, then this recipe is still a step up from that. It’s also way delicious and so full of childhood memories, you’re going to love it. If you want some other cheese dip recipes without Velveeta, then try this Super Easy Beer Cheese Dip, this delicious Queso Blanco, and this Cheese Sauce.

Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

We’ve all had the ball game or movie theaters nachos that you always wish had a little more cheese sauce. This nacho cheese is seriously the same flavor with better ingredients! Of course, it still has Velveeta, but that is what gives it the classic flavor. I share a tip below for how to make this recipe without Velveeta. This cheese sauce is the perfect consistency for dipping or pouring over the top of tortilla chips. It has the perfect amount of spice from the jalapenos and cayenne pepper, it’s so hard to stop eating it!

I know it’s a nacho cheese dip, but you don’t have to just put it over chips! It’s also incredible on ground beef tacos or over a chicken burrito bowl. The texture is so silky smooth and the little pop of flavor from the jalapenos is absolutely perfect. This sauce takes just 15 minutes to whip up and it’s always a crowd pleaser! It’s the perfect party food for everyone to enjoy.

Ingredients

We’ve already discussed that this homemade nacho cheese sauce has processed American cheese in it. I share other alternative cheeses below! It’s really simple to make this recipe with pretty much any cheese you want. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

Butter: You will want to use unsalted butter.Flour: This is for thickening the sauce.Milk: You could use evaporated milk instead, or half and half if you like it a little more creamy. I like to use whole milk when I use the processed cheese.Velveeta Cheese: Yup, good old processed cheese is what this recipe calls for! Check out my tip box below for other cheese options.Chili Powder: This is to add a little spice to the sauce.Garlic Powder: I like to add garlic powder because it makes it super savory.Jarred Jalapeños: You can mince them up if you want to make them smaller. It’s up to your personal preference.Cayenne Pepper: This kicks up the spice level a little.

How to Make Nacho Cheese

Nacho cheese is so simple to make! Once you make the roux, I would turn the stove down to low heat or medium heat. It doesn’t take very much heat to get the cheese to melt. Other than that, there is absolutely nothing to this recipe. It’s so simple and delicious, your whole family will love it!

Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and melt.Make Roux: Whisk in the flour to make a roux and stir until a paste forms.Whisk: Slowly whisk in the milk.Add Ingredients and Melt: Add in the cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, and diced jalepenos. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is warmed through.Enjoy: Serve warm with chips!

Blueberry buttermilk breakfast cake is so easy to throw together for breakfast. It is incredibly moist, buttery, and bursting with fresh blueberries inside. One piece is never enough!

Every bite is jam-packed with the sweet taste of blueberry and moist, rich cake that will wake your taste buds early in the morning. It’s simple to make and is sure to get everyone out of bed, down to the table for a family breakfast together. Be sure to try these other cake recipes that fill your family with warmth and love like this Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, Banana Bread Crumb Cake, or Almond Poppy Seed Bundt Cake!

Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake Recipe

As a mom, I’m always looking for breakfast ideas that are both delicious and easy to make. That’s where blueberry buttermilk breakfast cake comes in! This sweet treat is perfect for those mornings when you want something a little bit special without spending hours in the kitchen. With its tender crumb and juicy bursts of blueberry, it’s sure to become a family favorite in no time. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve as a dessert or a snack, too!

My family gobbled this down in about 2.5 seconds. It truly is INCREDIBLE. We loved every single thing about this cake and it is perfect for breakfast! Who wouldn’t want cake for breakfast, right?! This cake is buttery, moist, packed with juicy blueberries, and SO easy to make. Easy breakfasts are the best! Especially when they taste this good! Looking for more easy and delicious breakfast recipes? Try this overnight breakfast casserole or air fryer French toast sticks!

Ingredients Needed

Blueberry buttermilk breakfast cake is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt form the dry base of the cake, while buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter make up the wet ingredients. What really makes this cake good though is all of the tasty blueberries! No fresh blueberries on hand? No worries! Frozen work just as well! Note: exact measurements can all be found in the recipe card below.

Butter: Unsalted butter gives the cake a rich, buttery flavor. Softened butter is easier to work with than cold butter and mixes better with other ingredients. I like to let mine come to room temperature before using it.Lemon Zest: Adds a pop of bright, citrusy flavor to the cake.Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and gives the cake a tender texture.Egg: Binds all of the ingredients together.Vanilla Extract: This adds a sweet, floral flavor to the blueberry buttermilk breakfast cake.Flour: All-purpose flour works great to give the cake structure!Salt: Salt is used to balance the sweetness in the cake and enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.Baking Powder: Helps the cake rise and become fluffy.Blueberries: I used fresh blueberries but frozen also work! See my tip below.Buttermilk: Helps to tenderize the cake and adds a subtle tanginess. If you don’t have it on hand, you can make your own using my simple recipe here!Coarse Sugar: This is sprinkled on top of the cake before baking and gives it a crunchy, sweet topping. It’s larger than regular sugar and doesn’t dissolve as easily in the oven.

How to Make Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake

It only takes 15 minutes to prepare this scrumptious blueberry breakfast cake! Then it’s off to the oven, and you’re free to enjoy your morning as you please!

Preheat Oven, Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter, lemon zest, and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.Flour Mixture: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 and ¾ cup flour, salt and baking powder. Toss the blueberries in the remaining ¼ cup flour.Combine: Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture a little at a time alternating with the buttermilk until combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.  Transfer to Pan: Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.Bake and Serve: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until it is cooked through and a toothpick comes out clean. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving. (This makes it easier to cut into squares!)

White Pizza, also called pizza bianca, is a delicious and soft and chewy pizza crust topped with a creamy Parmesan sauce and mozzarella cheese. There’s every reason to fall in love with this recipe. It’s quick and easy and a total hit!

What’s better than a hot and fresh pizza? I can’t think of anything. If you are looking for a fun and easy meal, then this white pizza is your recipe! Want to make it a well rounded dinner? Then make this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad, this delicious Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad, or this KFC Coleslaw to go along with it.

White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

White pizza is a total game-changer! Have you ever been to a restaurant and dipped your breadsticks in alfredo sauce? This white pizza tastes like that but better!! It’s also a super simple recipe to put together and one that everyone will love. The white pizza sauce is basically a simple alfredo sauce, but even easier to make. I share the link to the recipe below in the recipe card. Make sure to check the ingredients list for the sauce and the list below to make sure you have everything you’ll need.

White pizza is also known as pizza bianca, which literally translates to “white pizza.” You probably don’t think of pizza without a tomato marinara sauce, but this pizza doesn’t have any! You can definitely have some nearby for dipping, it’s incredible eaten that way. I’ll talk more about other optional toppings in the tip box below. This pizza is heavy on cheese, so if you are a cheese lover, this is the recipe for you!

Ingredients

It couldn’t get any more simple than this white pizza recipe. The dough, sauce, and toppings are simple and absolutely delicious. I can’t tell you how much my family raved about this dish, and it was so easy to make. There is garlic and onion in the sauce which brings a delicious flavor to the whole thing. You can add mushrooms and herbs to top it off to keep things simple. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

Pizza Crust: You can grab a store bought one, or I love this quick and easy pizza dough recipe! I make it all the time, it makes great breadsticks too.Olive Oil: Just enough to brush the edges.White Pizza Sauce: This is a super simple Parmesan cheese sauce that tastes like Alfredo sauce, it’s incredible! I’m sure you could grab some from the store, but this sauce recipe is as easy as throwing it all in a sauce pan until it comes together.Fresh Mozzarella: This is the ultimate topping for the pizza. Ricotta would be a great addition too, or a substitute. You can get shredded, or buy a log and cut fresh slices yourself.Salt and Pepper: I like to add salt and pepper to taste. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper just make all the difference!Parmesan Cheese: This is the perfect topping. I like to get fresh Parmesan and shred it myself, or you can buy it already shredded.Oregano: Dried oregano is the perfect companion of flavors for the pizza.Red Pepper Flakes: A little spice is just what this cheesy pizza needs to balance the flavors.Fresh Basil: I like to add fresh basil on top for a burst of fresh flavor.

White Pizza Recipe

Get ready for the best white pizza you’ve ever had! It’s so simple and delicious, you will definitely want to make two or three of these pizzas. It’s really easy to double or triple the recipe using the recipe calculator at the top right-hand corner of the recipe card. If you have a pizza stone, then feel free to use it! I just have a round pan, and it worked great on that too.

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.Prep Dough: Roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round. Then transfer to a prepared baking sheet or pizza pan.Brush Oil: Using a pastry brush, brush olive oil around the edges of the pizza dough so that the crust will get golden brown as it bakes.Add Sauce: Spread the white sauce over the surface of the dough in an even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border.Add Mozzarella: Top with thinly sliced mozzarella making sure to evenly distribute the cheese.Add Toppings: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dried oregano if desired.Bake: Place into the oven and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted.Garnish: Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired and then enjoy!

Need the BEST buttercream frosting for all of your favorite cakes and cupcakes? I’ve got you covered! This buttercream frosting is the only recipe you’ll ever need. Soft, smooth, and perfectly rich!

Homemade frosting is the best way to elevate any cake. It’s a lot easier than you’d think to make! It also tastes a million times better than store-bought. Try my recipes for cream cheese frosting, chocolate buttercream, and royal icing next!

The Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Buttercream is my favorite frosting to work with. Don’t get me wrong, cream cheese frosting is wonderful too, but there’s something about buttercream that’s so luscious! I have recipes for both chocolate and white chocolate buttercream on the blog, but I decided it was time to add some classic vanilla buttercream! I know it may seem simple, but trust me, it’s anything but! (Speaking from experience) you’ll want to eat the whole bowl.

This buttercream frosting has the perfect consistency. It’s thick and smooth- perfect for frosting cupcakes with! I’ve also included tips on how to thin it out a little if you’re wanting something softer. Either way, you’re going to love how this buttercream tastes. So rich and buttery! Try it out on this classic yellow cake or chocolate cake! I promise you won’t regret it.

Buttercream Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make the best buttercream frosting! I love that they’re all things I have in my fridge and pantry. The key to the best buttercream is the ratios of each ingredient. Every time I use this recipe my buttercream frosting ends up perfectly soft and smooth! You can find exact measurements in the recipe card below.

Butter: Since we add salt separately, I used unsalted butter here. To make sure your frosting mixes together smoothly, use room temperature butter!Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness and gives the frosting a smooth texture.Vanilla Extract: Deepens the flavor of the frosting and adds sweetness. I recommend using pure vanilla extract for the best flavor!Salt: Just a pinch to enhance the flavors of the buttercream.Heavy Cream: Adjusts the consistency of the buttercream frosting. It also makes it super creamy!Purple Food Coloring: (Optional) If your frosting ends up yellow and you want it to be bright white, add in a drop of purple food coloring. Purple cancels out yellow tones.

How to Make the Best Buttercream Frosting

Making perfect buttercream is a lot easier than you’d think! It comes together in just a few simple steps. I know you’re going to love this frosting as much as I do. Definitely the recipe to have on hand for all of your cake-making needs!

Mix Butter and Sugar: Beat the butter and powdered sugar together slowly in a stand mixer until combined.Add Vanilla, Salt and Cream: Add the vanilla, salt and 3 tablespoons of cream. Then beat until smooth.Adjust Consistency: Add more cream if needed to reach a softer, smoother consistency.

Boom Boom Sauce is a sweet and spicy mayonnaise-based sauce that is perfect for dipping! It takes 5 minutes to whip up and is so full of flavor, making it perfect for fries, onion rings, and so much more.

I seriously love a good dip. Especially one that is easy to make! This boom boom sauce is basically a spicy fry sauce and is perfect for dipping your sweet potato fries, some onion rings, and even fried green tomatoes!

What Is Boom Boom Sauce?

But seriously, what is boom boom sauce? It’s really just a spiced fry sauce, and very similar to yum yum sauce. But not to be confused with Bang Bang sauce. I know, it’s getting confusing. Who comes up with these names anyways? I seriously Googled “why is it called boom boom sauce?” and the internet was confused. It comes from the Sheetz gas stations which are located mainly on the east coast. My guess of why they called it that is you dump some ingredients in a bowl, mix them together, boom boom you’ve got a sauce!

So more about the sauce. It’s a garlicky, spicy, tomatoey sauce with a mayo base. It’s perfect on burgers, with chicken tenders, and even as a dip for shrimp! Of course, the classic way to eat it is dipping your french fries in it. Out of all of the sauce recipes on my blog, this one is probably the easiest and has the most flavor. The taste is just hard to beat. So let’s get to making it!

Ingredients

Just like with any sauce, there are lots of ways to make this boom boom sauce. You can add a different kind of hot sauce to switch up the level of spice. You can add Dijon mustard for a little different taste (which I do often!). A little cayenne pepper also tastes amazing! If you want to keep this dairy free, then you can use a vegan mayonnaise. A little lime juice or vinegar can brighten up the flavors. Other than that, all you will need is a bowl and a whisk to make this amazing sauce! You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

Mayonnaise: Any kind will work!Ketchup: This adds sweetness and acid from the tomatoes.Sweet Chili Sauce: This gives a little extra kick of heat and sweetness. You could use any kind of brand or flavor you want to keep things interesting.Onion Powder: I like to use onion powder for an extra kick of umami flavor.Garlic Powder: This blends so well with the garlicky Sriracha.Sriracha Sauce: The classic hot sauce that really makes this sauce unforgettable. If you like spice, then this is an ingredient you can add more of!Salt and Pepper: I like to use Kosher salt and crack some fresh black pepper to taste.

Boom Boom Sauce Recipe

I love this simple boom boom sauce copycat recipe! It’s so tasty and perfect for almost any occasion. I share some of my favorite ways to serve and eat this sauce below in the tip box (hint: it’s AMAZING on sandwiches!). Here’s how to make this simple sauce.

Add Ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, sriracha, and salt to a medium-sized bowl.Whisk: Whisk to combine until all of the ingredients are well blended.Chill: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.Enjoy: Enjoy as a dipping sauce for anything fried, or as a spread for sandwiches and burgers!

Spice up your hot cocoa game with a batch of this flavorful Mexican hot chocolate! It’s rich and creamy with a touch of cinnamon and chili powder. The perfect remedy for chilly months!

Hot chocolate is one of the few things that make cold Utah winters bearable. It’s even better when you make it from scratch! You’ll have to try these recipes for white hot chocolate, peppermint hot chocolate, and hot chocolate bombs as well!

Homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate

Homemade Mexican hot chocolate is a fun twist on classic hot chocolate. This traditional Mexican beverage is made with chocolate that is typically flavored with cinnamon and other warm spices! To make it, all you need to do is melt some milk chocolate chips in a saucepan, then add in some cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, and a few other simple ingredients. Once it’s mixed together it becomes so smooth and creamy! You can also add a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavor. The sky is the limit when you make Mexican hot chocolate at home!

Serve Mexican hot chocolate in your favorite mug topped with whipped cream or marshmallows. It’s also great on its own because of the added spices! Mexican hot chocolate is perfect for cold winter evenings or as a special treat during the holiday season. It’s also a great way to spice up your regular hot chocolate recipe and add a touch of Mexican flair. You’re going to love it! The taste is out of this world. For more fun Mexican-inspired recipes, check out my full list here!

Ingredients Needed

Here is everything you need to make a batch of this delicious Mexican hot chocolate. Check out my tips section below as well for substitutes and ways to make it dairy-free!

Milk: Milk is a key ingredient in Mexican hot chocolate, giving it a creamy and smooth base for the chocolate and spices.Cocoa Powder: Cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor to the Mexican hot chocolate.Sugar: Sugar is added to sweeten the hot chocolate, balancing the bitterness of the cocoa powder and the spices.Cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth to the chocolate, and complements all of the other flavors.Vanilla: Vanilla is another ingredient that adds sweetness and flavor. Use pure vanilla extract if you can! It adds the best flavor. It’s subtle but so tasty!Chili Powder: Chili powder is a signature ingredient in Mexican hot chocolate, adding a subtle, smoky heat to the drink. It works in harmony with the other spices and adds a unique and delicious flavor!Milk Chocolate Chips: Add a rich and creamy texture to the hot chocolate. They melt perfectly into the warm milk mixture! Milk chocolate chips also add more rich, chocolatey flavor to the drink. You can swap these out for dark chocolate chips or even white chocolate to switch things up a bit!Dash of Salt: Just a pinch to balance out the flavors!Cayenne Pepper: (Optional) Adds an extra kick of spice! This is optional, so leave it out if you don’t want your hot chocolate to be too spicy.

How to Make Mexican Hot Chocolate

Not only is this spiced hot chocolate super easy to make, but it’s ready in 10 minutes! You’ll never want to use powdered hot chocolate mix again! This is such a fun take on traditional hot chocolate. The spices just warm you right up!

Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and milk chocolate chips. Whisk to combine.Melt: As the mixture heats up, continue to whisk until the chocolate chips melt. Heat for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches the desired temperature.Serve: Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla. Serve immediately, and top with your favorite hot chocolate toppings! You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper to make it spicier.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are made even better with rich browned butter. They might just be better than the classic and are just as simple to make!

Browned Butter is a special ingredient that makes every sweet a little bit more special. Warming it up in the pan gives it an extra depth of flavor and I love it so much! Once you try these amazing cookies, you will want all the browned butter recipes! You’ve got to try these Browned Butter Snickerdoodles, these amazing Brown Butter M&M Cookies, and one of my favorites, these Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Frosting.

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown butter just makes every cookie recipe better. Actually, I’m going to be bold here are say it makes EVERY recipe better. It gives everything a caramelly, nutty flavor that is to die for! And it is no exception in this brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe. This recipe takes chocolate chip cookies to the next level. It tastes sweet and nutty at the same time. I immediately had to try it in some of my other recipes, like these Brown Butter Sugar Cookie Bars.

I think that this might just be the best cookie recipe that I have tried! And that is saying a lot, because I make a mean Pumpkin Cheesecake Snickerdoodle. There is just something so perfect about a chocolate chip cookie, and the brown butter just takes it to the next level. You definitely won’t regret giving this recipe a try! You can even say the browned butter is your secret ingredient to the perfect chocolate chip cookie. I know people will be asking for your recipe once they try these!

Ingredients

Brown butter cookies need the same ingredients as a regular chocolate chip cookie recipe. I like to include some yogurt for extra moisture and flavor, and I use coarse sea salt instead of regular. I just love the little bites of salt! You will also want some wire racks for cooling the cookies, and a cookie scoop for scooping out the cookie dough ball. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

Butter: Use unsalted butter. I explain how to brown the butter in the recipe card.Flour: All purpose will work.Baking Soda: The leavening agent.Coarse Sea Salt: You get a nice salty flavor in every bite and it totally makes it taste like a salted caramel cookie.Brown Sugar: Light or dark will both work.Sugar: White granulated is what I use.Egg: Make sure to use large grade A eggs.Egg Yolk: Adds extra moisture.Vanilla: Adds classic sweetness and flavor.Plain Yogurt: Creates the moisture lost by browning the butter.Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet, dark, milk, chunk or a mixture of chocolate works. I really like a mixture of milk chocolate and chocolate chunks.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

There is nothing better than a gooey chewy warm out of the oven brown butter chocolate chip cookie. My mouth is watering right now just thinking about it! The only extra step you need to take is to brown the butter. The rest of the recipe is really pretty much the same as any chocolate chip cookie recipe. The key is to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, I promise it will make a difference!

Brown Butter: Cut the butter in piece and place in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly allow the butter to brown. Then remove from heat and let cool to room temp.Mix: Whisk the flour, baking soda, and sea salt together in a bowl and set aside.Combine: In a stand mixer combine sugars and brown butter, blend until smooth. Then add in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla and yogurt.Fold: Next fold in the flour mixture into the wet. Then stir in the chocolate chips.Chill: Cover and place in refrigerate for at least 30 min.Bake: On a baking sheet lined with parchment scoop the dough out by tablespoons about 2 inches apart and then bake for 10-12 min. in a 350 degree oven.

Garlic edamame is a tasty snack that’s super simple to make. The combination of garlic, soy sauce, and flaky salt adds a delicious punch of flavor to the nutty edamame beans! It’s a healthy, flavorful snack the whole family will enjoy.

I’m a big snacker, which can be tough when I’m trying to eat healthy! Here are a few recipes I always turn to when I want a snack but don’t want to break my diet: apple chips, protein balls, and Greek yogurt dip with avocado fries! You’ve got to try them all!

Edamame in a Garlic Sauce

Edamame is one of those things that tastes good with just a bit of salt. It has such a mild flavor and a texture that’s so addictive! If you love edamame, you have to try it out with this delicious garlic soy sauce added. It’s a game-changer! It’s the perfect snack, side dish, or appetizer!

Garlic edamame is not only a super tasty snack, but it’s also packed with nutrition. These little green beans are chock full of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. The added soy sauce and garlic give them a savory and flavorful twist that will make your taste buds sing. Not to mention, edamame is a low-calorie snack that can help you get your snack on without sabotaging your healthy eating goals. Make a batch of these, your stomach will thank you! Looking for more healthy snacks? Try these crispy air fryer chickpeas or protein poppers!

Ingredients Needed

All you need to do is grab a bag of frozen edamame from the grocery store. You’ll have the rest of the ingredients to make this tasty snack in your pantry! I love how easy to make (and ultra flavorful!) this garlic edamame is. See the recipe card below for the exact measurements I use.

Frozen Edamame: Edamame is a type of soybean that’s commonly served as a snack or appetizer. I love using frozen edamame because it’s so convenient. Frozen edamame is also pretty inexpensive, making this the perfect wallet-friendly snack.Water: Used to steam the beans.Olive Oil: The olive oil is used to coat the edamame and add a touch of flavor. It also helps the other ingredients stick to the beans.Garlic: Adds delicious savory flavor! I used fresh minced garlic here so it really packs in that delicious flavor.Soy Sauce: Adds a rich umami flavor to the edamame. I just used regular soy sauce, but you can also go for low-sodium soy sauce to make this snack a healthier option.Flaky Sea Salt: Flaky sea salt is a type of salt that has a coarse texture and briny flavor. It’s used to season the edamame and enhance its natural flavors!

How to Make Garlic Edamame

It’s super easy and takes less than 10 minutes! Garlic edamame is one of my new favorite snacks. I love that I can whip it up in a snap!

Steam Edamame: In a medium-sized skillet add the edamame and water. Cover with a lid and then steam on medium high for about 5 minutes. Then remove edamame and set aside on a plate.Combine With Sauce: Add the olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes and then add the edamame back to the skillet. Then add the soy sauce. Stir so the edamame is coated in the sauce. Then sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

This creamy white pizza sauce is made with sharp parmesan cheese and rich half and half. It is so smooth and bursting with cheesy creamy flavors, and perfect on top of pizza, over bread, or for dipping your breadsticks in.

Have you ever been to Olive Garden and dipped your breadsticks in your alfredo sauce? That’s totally what this white pizza sauce reminds me of! It’s so stinking good, and you’ve got to try it on pizza or with breadsticks. To make your dish even better, try a homemade breadstick or roll like these copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks, these delicious Breadtwists, or these yummy Garlic Parmesan Pull-Aparts.

White Sauce Pizza

Ok, this white pizza sauce is a little too good! It will have you eating ALLLL the carbs, because it’s perfect on top of your pizza dough or homemade baked crostini. You can even put it over a pasta if you really wanted to, because it is basically a simple garlic alfredo sauce. However you decide to eat it, I can guarantee it will be gone in a flash. It’s too good to resist!

So let’s talk about what’s in it. Simple ingredients that starts with butter and garlic browned in the pan. You will add flour to make a classic roux, then add your cream. I like to use half and half, but you could use whole milk instead. I think adding cream would be a little too thick, but go with your gut! Parmesan cheese is really what makes this sauce flavorful. You could experiment with using other cheeses because it’s a simple cheese sauce that would taste great so many ways.

Ingredients

This white pizza sauce is so easy and made from a few simple ingredients! It’s a really rich and flavorful sauce that is basically a simple garlic alfredo sauce. It takes about 10 minutes to make and my kids ask me to make it ALL the time. I bet your guests will be asking you for this recipe. You can find measurements below in the recipe card.

Butter: Oh butter, how we love you! I used unsalted butter for the base of this sauce.Garlic: If you don’t want any little chunks of garlic in your sauce, use crushed garlic or finely grated fresh garlic. You could use minced garlic if you don’t mind a little pop of garlic flavor.All-Purpose Flour: This is to help thicken the sauce.Half and Half or Whole Milk: I love a thick and rich sauce, so I use half and half. You can use milk and it will turn out just as yummy!Onion Powder: This helps to ramp up the flavor a little bit.Salt and Pepper: I like to use Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to enhance the flavors.Parmesan Cheese: This is a salty delicious cheese that everyone loves on pizza! Use grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.

White Pizza Sauce Recipe

White pizza sauce is the perfect base for any pizza! You can add all sorts of amazing toppings like tomatoes, spinach, red peppers, mushrooms, the list goes on. Really any vegetable is amazing on top of this sauce, and I especially loved artichoke hearts! You can put the sauce on before you bake the pizza crust, and make sure to add some extra cheeses like mozzarella and ricotta cheese. One of my kid’s favorite toppings is chicken. You really can’t go wrong with this simple and delicious sauce. Here is how you’ll make it.

Cook Butter and Garlic: Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; then stir in the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.Whisk: Whisk in the flour and stir to make a roux.Make Sauce: Add the milk, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.Cook to Thicken: Cook and whisk continuously for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened slightly. Add more milk if the sauce is too thick.Enjoy: Remove from heat and then enjoy on pizza or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.