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For the ultimate fall dessert, try making this Pumpkin White Chocolate Bread Pudding. It’s a delicious dessert recipe loaded with fall flavor that everyone will love! Say what you will, but I just can’t stop baking with pumpkin. Today I’m back with my recipe for Pumpkin White Chocolate Bread Pudding. When it comes to desserts,…
The Frosted Apple Cider Cookies are a traditional drop cookie. Loaded with applesauce, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider frosting, they have a wonderful flavor that’s perfect for fall! Well, dear friends, we did it. The sixth year of Fall Cookie Week (FCW) here on Inspired by Charm is almost complete. Today, we’re wrapping it up…
These Pumpkin Cookie Bars with Maple Buttercream Frosting are a delicious and easy to make recipe that’s perfect for fall. Are you visually stuffed yet? I hope not because we have a couple more days to go in Fall Cookie Week! Today we’re showcasing these Pumpkin Cookie Bars with Maple Buttercream Frosting! I always like…
The fun of Fall Cookie Week continues here on Inspired by Charm. Today’s cookie is dedicated to peanut butter fans everywhere. These Peanut Butter Lover’s Peanut Butter Cookies are loaded with more than three cups of the creamy stuff, making them the perfect way to indulge yourself this autumn. Of all the classic cookies out…
Welcome to Day 2 of Fall Cookie Week 2017! Today I’m going to show you how to create these incredible Dulce de Leche Chocolate Sandwich Cookies! Fall needs caramel, right? Whether molded around an apple, drizzled on cream cheese, or sandwiched inside two spicy chocolate cookies, it’s an essential flavor this time of the year….
Today I’m kicking off Fall Cookie Week with these Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies. Grab a glass of milk and your fat pants and let’s do this! Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies: If you’re new to Fall Cookie Week (FCW), this is an annual series I started in 2012 to celebrate fall baking and my favorite flavors…
Move over pumpkin spice, you have some competition. These Butter Pecan Cupcakes are a delicious and easy dessert to celebrate the flavors of fall. Butter Pecan Cupcakes: This fall I’ve been extremely fortunate to team up with so many outstanding bloggers to share dozens of recipes, decor ideas, and more. (Remember my kitchen and dining…
This Pumpkin Slab Pie is an easy, delicious, and fun way to serve pumpkin pie. It’s unique shape and fun design is interesting, but still serves that pumpkin pie flavor everyone loves. Pumpkin pie is a quintessential fall dessert that many of us both crave and appreciate this time of year. Today, I’m showing you…
Turn on your oven, pile up those pumpkins, bust out the cider, and gather up some apples and pears. It’s time for fall entertaining in the kitchen! Today I’m so excited to be back for another fun, festive, and fall-inspired blogger collaboration: Seasons of Home. (Everyone will be linked at the end of this post.)…
As you know, hitting up the local farmers markets in Pittsburgh has been one of my greatest joys these past few months! The bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables (and other goodies) has inspired a number of new recipes, including this Rustic Peach and Almond Crostata. If you’re new to baking, don’t let the title…
I’m always game for another beautiful and delicious fall dessert. Throw in a small hack to make it easier to put together, and I’m all over it. This Apple-Cranberry Slab Pie will give you all of those things, and I’m going to show you how to make it. I’m thrilled to be joining 20+ bloggers…
We all need an arsenal of recipes for seasonal celebrations. This Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Dip will become one of your new favorites for fall entertaining. Whipped cream, cream cheese, pumpkin, and a healthy dose of seasonal spices will make this sweet dip a winner time and time again. Last year I made this Caramel Apple…
Today I’m super excited to give you a look around my new apartment kitchen. While there isn’t a lot of room for personalization and decoration, I’m slowly making the space my own and adding special touches here and there. So, come on in! Apartment Kitchen Decor: Moving from a house to an apartment has definitely…
Did you know that National Ice Cream Day is July 16? I think we should celebrate with these homemade Peanut Butter Waffle and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches! Yep, that’s right, today I’m mixing three classics for one epic dessert. So if you’re a fan of ice cream, waffles, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, this…
This Homemade Granola recipe is easy to make and bursting with delicious and crunchy flavor. This Homemade Granola recipe is a delicious topping for yogurt and fresh summer berries. One of my favorite breakfasts consists of four ingredients: yogurt, fresh berries, honey, and homemade granola. I’m definitely one of those people who likes something sweet…
These Mixed Berry Shortcakes with Homemade Whipped Cream served in mason jars are a beautiful and delicious summer dessert recipe. Casual or classy, it’s a classic dessert presented in a unique way that everyone will love! Mixed Berry Shortcakes with Homemade Whipped Cream: As much as I love getting creative in the kitchen with new ingredients…
You’re going to love this delicious and flavorful recipe for Kung Pao Chicken that you can make at home! Today we’re heading back into the kitchen, and believe it or not, this time we aren’t baking. Instead, I’ll be teaching you how to make Kung Pao Chicken. Ingredients: Before we get into the recipe, here’s…
If you like peanut butter, you’re going to love this Peanut Butter Sheet Cake. It’s easy to make and so wonderfully tasty! I even topped it with peanut butter eggs for an added treat! On my dad’s side of the family when I was growing up, there were four standard desserts: pumpkin roll, strawberry gelatin…
Apparently, spring brings out the baker in me. I’m not sure what’s happening, but during the past couple of weeks I’ve been baking up a storm. Other than resisting the urge to eat everything I bake, It’s been absolutely fun and completely cathartic. A few years ago I tried my hand at a naked cake…
Yesterday I was so excited to share my Easter tablescape with you. That post also included a few entertaining ideas and sweet treats. As promised, today I’m back with all the details, plus the recipe, for making those fun, colorful, and surprising cupcakes. When I first saw the Vanilla Cupcake M&Ms, I immediately began to…
A delicious combination of lemon and pistachio come together to create this moist and flavorful Lemon Pistachio Bundt Cake. Topped with a lemon icing, this cake is delight for any celebration. Over the past couple weeks, I’ve been trying to switch up my routine. Normally, I crawl out of bed, brew a pot of coffee,…
Peanut Butter Cookies might be one of my favorite classic cookie recipes. These Soft Peanut Butter Cookies with M&Ms are a delicious cookie recipe that’s perfect for spring! I realize that mid-February is a bit early to be talking about Spring, but right now I’m thinking “The sooner it comes, the better!” This weekend I…
These Mini Skillet Brownies with peanut butter frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert recipe that you can dress up for any occasion or celebration! Yes my friends, I’m back with more deliciousness. These little Mini Skillet Brownies are the bomb.com! Topped with peanut butter frosting, it’s one of my favorite flavor combinations! Apparently, I…
Today I’m back in the IBC kitchen to show you how to make these No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes. They are beautiful and delicious dessert that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion. No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes: This recipe for individual No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes is inspired by one of my favorite baking bloggers and her…
You’re going to love these ugly sweater cookies, aka sweater weather sugar cookies. While they can be enjoyed all year long, they make a fun and colorful addition to your holiday cookie tray. This week has flown by in the blink of an eye. As I explained in a previous post, January is typically a…
Christmas is almost upon us. Ready for some Pop and Modern Christmas Songs? Well, you’re in luck! After a busy 12 Days of Christmas series, much gift wrapping, lots of cookie baking, and many holiday gatherings with family and friends, things are likely to be quiet around IBC for the next couple weeks (as they…
I decided to give a classic holiday dessert a delicious and colorful makeover. This Pink Velvet Yule Log is a unique, delicious, and beautiful dessert to celebrate the holiday season! Happy 12 Days of Christmas! I love you all so much, and my Christmas spirit is soaring so high, that I decided to add a…
Use clear glass ornaments to make creative holiday gifting ideas for anyone and everyone on your list! The 12 Days of Christmas continues with some ideas for Holiday Gifting with Clear Glass Ornaments. Welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas here on IBC. Holiday Gifting Ideas: Today, I’m teaming up with my friends…
Cream Cheese Frosting might be my favorite way to decorate a cake. I love the tangy sweetness it adds to almost any cake. Today, I’m sharing my favorite Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. I think you’re going to love it as much as I do. As I was working on a cake recipe today, it struck…
Create a seasonal side dish that wows in both flavor and appearance with these Sausage, Rice, and Cranberry Stuffed Mini Pumpkins. Sausage, Rice, and Cranberry Stuffed Mini Pumpkins: Did you know you can use mini pumpkins for cooking? Well you can, and they make the most adorable fall side dish ever. What do you think?…
This Chocolate Skull Cake just might be the perfect halloween dessert recipe. Spooky and delicious. Who could ask for more? Last week I was so thrilled to share my haunted Halloween table with you. You may have noticed the centerpiece: a very eerie but totally delicious Chocolate Skull Cake. Today I want to show you…
Well, friends, the dramatic conclusion of another Fall Cookie Week is upon us. Even though it’s sad to see FCW end, I hope you’re excited to have 12 new and delicious fall cookie recipes to tempt your taste buds and share with friends. Today, to wrap things up, I’m showing you how to make these…
Welcome back to Fall Cookie Week! Today we’re making another cookie inspired by the season – Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Bars. On to today’s cookie bars. I always try to incorporate a bar cookie into Fall Cookie Week. I like to vary the colors, shapes, flavors, and textures in an array of cookies. It just…
We’re celebrating Wednesday of Fall Cookie Week! You’re in for a special treat today, I going to show you how to make these S’mores Cookie Cups. Today’s cookie is a mash up of a few of my favorite things: s’mores, candy, and cookies. To put it another way, it’s a chocolatey candy sunk into a…
These Black and White Pumpkin Cookies are a fall twist on the classic Black and White Cookie. Made with pumpkin and fall spices they are a delicious treat for the autumn season. Welcome back to the fall cookie baking fun! In case you’re just joining us, it’s Fall Cookie Week! This is a week-long celebration…
Last night I shared this image on Inspired by Charm’s Facebook Page. The image made me (and lots of you) chuckle. Even though some folks still refuse to accept that the Season of Pumpkin Spice is upon us, I’m welcoming it with open arms. And since September starts today, I’m kicking off fall baking with…
This Avocado Panzanella Salad is a celebration of summer! Bursting with summer tomatoes, crusting bread, fresh basil, and creamy avocados this salad is a winning recipe! It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over. For me, this time of year is bittersweet. As much as I hate to see summer go, there’s also so…
Since I got back home from Hawaii, I’ve been excited to experiment with new dishes. Travel is one of the ways I love to get inspired, so I’m bursting with ideas. First up on my list of recipes from the Aloha State: Hawaiian Chicken Burgers. Coincidentally, my friends over at al fresco also recently reached…
If you enjoy a stuffed zucchini recipe, you will love this Zucchini Houdini. It’s zucchini stuffed with a mixture of goat cheese an parmesan and topped with a crispy panko bread crumb. It make the perfect appetizer or side dish. What’s not to love? Last Thursday evening I was clicking through the new stories feature…
Let’s make a delicious Banana Bread recipe with three uniquely delicious flavor variations you’re going to love! Inspiration can strike anywhere. As I mentioned in last week’s post on finding inspiration, during my recent trip to Hawaii I discovered that banana bread is kind of a big deal over there. Why? They have a lot…