Peanut Butter Bars
My mother-in-law brought peanut butter bars to a barbecue years ago and refused to write the recipe down. Turns out there wasn’t much to write. Five ingredients, one bowl, and no oven at all. These are the peanut butter bars…
Flora A. Griffin
Hi, I’m Flora, the baker behind this site. I share simple, reliable baking recipes so you can make delicious cakes, cookies, brownies, and breads right at home. My goal is to help you turn everyday ingredients into desserts everyone loves.
Pumpkin Bars
My mom used to bake a tray of these every October, and the pan was empty by the next evening. I’ve made them in three different kitchens since. The recipe barely changed, because it doesn’t need to. Pumpkin bars sit…
Pumpkin Cake
The first time I made a pumpkin cake, I used a sheet pan and called it done. Then a friend asked me to bring dessert to a proper dinner. That’s when I started baking it in two round pans instead,…
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin season hits me the same way every year. One cold morning shows up, and suddenly I want everything spiced. These pumpkin muffins are the first thing I bake when that feeling lands. The recipe itself is simple. You need…
Strawberry Desserts
Every June I buy far more strawberries than two people can eat, and half of them go soft by Thursday. Soft berries are actually perfect for baking, so that’s when I make this crumble. It’s the first thing I’d point…
Cookies and Cream Cookies
A sleeve of Oreos rides in my backpack on almost every trip I take. Oreo is sold in more than 100 countries, so they’re rarely hard to find. Some places even get their own flavors, like green tea ice cream.…
Fun Cookie Recipes
I collect cookie ideas the way some people collect fridge magnets. Every trip adds a few, but only some earn a spot in my regular baking. These fun cookie recipes are the ones I actually make again and again. First…
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
My first brown butter cookie came from a small bakery on a rainy road trip. One bite had me asking why it tasted like toffee and toasted nuts. The answer was browned butter, and I’ve baked with it at home…
Zucchini Muffins
Every summer, I end up with way more zucchini than I know what to do with. My neighbor grows them in his backyard and drops a bag at my door almost every week. For the longest time, I just grilled…
Harry Potter Cookies
I’m a 90’s kid, of course I love everything abbott Harry Potter. Even now, I rewatch the famous movie series during holiday seasons. So, what’s my favorite treat? Harry Potter cookies obviously! DIY Harry Potter cookies are super easy to…