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These Maple Cream Cookies are the perfect combination of crisp cookie paired with a sweet maple buttercream filling. It’s a match made in cookie heaven. Let’s make these amazing maple cream cookies! Earlier this year, my friends and I took a trip to Vermont for another friend’s wedding. While we were there, I picked up…
Since fall is upon us and we are officially in Pumpkin-Flavored-Everything Season, I chose these Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies for today. Nothing makes me happier than a soft sugar cookie with icing. Throw pumpkin into the mix and I’m in heaven. So, when I saw this recipe from Lauren’s Latest, I knew I had to…
To make Fall Cookie Week even more special, I’m adding this bonus recipe as part of Spooktember Spectacular. When it comes to baking, one of my favorite flavor combinations is chocolate and peanut butter. This recipe starts with a traditional peanut butter cookie dough. Then, a piece of Dove chocolate is added to each of…
Guess what’s back? Fall Cookie Week here on Inspired by Charm! It’s hard to believe that a year has passed and we are back for another round of deliciousness! Loosen up your pants, grab a glass of milk, and settle in! As in the past (You can check out the First Year here and the…
These DIY Pegboard Kitchen Storage Ideas will have your kitchen looking beautiful while keeping it functional. Sometimes when I’m working on a project, I think to myself, “What in the heck am I doing? My to-do list is a mile long and the month has just started, I feel overwhelmed with how much I have…
I can’t believe that I’ve been blogging for almost five years and have yet to feature a recipe for Pumpkin Bars. Well, as you’ve probably noticed, I’ve finally created one that I’m excited to share. I actually made these last week, but thought I’d wait until September to blog about them. After all, September is…
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats make a delicious meal or appetizer. I love stuffed zucchini and this recipe is one of my favorites because it’s loaded with flavor! I’m fairly certain that 90% of the recipes here on IBC involve dessert or buffalo chicken. I can’t help what I love. It’s a problem. Anyway,…
Ever since I started A Year of Pie back in January, one of my goals has been to make cup pies. I’m not sure if there really is such a thing, but I got the idea from the television series Pushing Daisies, which premiered back in 2007. To be honest, I never watched the show…
These Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers are so simple to make with just four ingredients! They are certain to be a crowd pleaser! Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeñoo Peppers: I interrupt the latest IBC painting / decoration streak to bring you a fabulous snack: Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers. Because seriously, who doesn’t need…
Well friends, today I’m back with final rhubarb-inspired recipe. (You can check out all the rhubarb recipes here.) However, this time I’m taking a break from my favorite strawberry / rhubarb combo and testing out a different berry. Even though I really do like rhubarb on its own, there’s something about pairing it with a…
This Strawberry Rhubarb Cake is an easy-to-make recipe that’s perfect for summer entertaining. Because it’s a naked cake, it’s also super easy to decorate! It’s IBC’s unofficial rhubarb week. On Monday I shared my recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup and mentioned it would be delicious poured over a cake. Well, I made that happen today! I’m…
A family favorite, this Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a go-to dessert that’s bursting with the flavors of summer. I’m certain you’ll love this recipe as much as I do. Yes, that’s right, today we’re making on of my favorite pies: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie! Seriously, I can’t believe this wasn’t one of the first pies I…
These Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. And, with an ombre inspired frosting, they are beautiful too! Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars: I’m always on the hunt for super simple desserts that not only taste fabulous, but look amazing, too. After seeing various recipes for Sugar Cookie Bars…
These Cherry Cream Cheese Bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion or celebration. With three different layers of deliciousness, everyone is going to love these tasty bars. Cherry Cream Cheese Bars: I’m a big fan of dessert bar recipes like these Cherry Cream Cheese Bars. Why? Well, typically recipes like these are really simple…
These Strawberry Hand Pies are all the things you love about pie, but in a handheld version. These hand pies are a delicious and cute summer dessert recipe. Strawberry Hand Pies: Today are making some adorable and delicious strawberry hand pies. Yum! For those of you who are new to IBC, I’m using this year…
Crostata is the lazy man’s pie. However, this Blackberry Crostata recipe is anything but lazy. With a flaky crust and rich berry flavor, this crostata recipe may become your new favorite summer dessert! Happy Friday, everyone! It’s the first official Friday of Spring and I couldn’t be more excited. Yesterday I was busy in the…
This Homemade Pie Crust recipe has become my go-to when I want to bake a pie. It’s easy to make and results in a beautiful pie crust. This is the year I’m honing my pie making skills After only a few months into “A Year of Pie” I’ve already found a recipe that has become…
These Baked Zucchini Fries are a delicious and healthy side dish recipe you’re going to love! If you’ve been following cooking on IBC, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of appetizers and desserts (or apps and zerts for my fellow Parks and Rec fans). I think my love for apps and zerts comes from…
These Purple Velvet Cupcakes are a unique take on classic red velvet cupcakes! Try this recipe if you’re looking for a fun, colorful, and unique dessert. Purple Velvet Cupcakes: Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! You’d think I would have something green-inspired on the blog today, but I’m going in another direction. Yesterday my family held…
The other day I came across these rather large ceramic cacti created by artist Lina Cofán. At first glance, I assumed they were miniatures. I thought they would be cute on a shelf or coffee table as a little decorative accessory. However, upon further investigation I realized they were actually large ceramic sculptures so they…
Over the past several weeks my kitchen has been used more often than when I ran my little B&B. (That may be a stretch, but you get the idea.) Except for the cleanup, I find baking and cooking extremely therapeutic. Plus, the rewards for my efforts are always worth it. As you know, I’ve been…
I ended up making about six different types of cookies over Christmas. However, being under a bit of a time crunch and needing a break from the Internet, I failed to blog about any of them. Sorry about that. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon I thought this would be a good time to revisit…
Well folks, Pie #2 is complete. As you probably know, I write bi-weekly posts for Better Homes and Gardens style blog, Style Spotters and their food blog, Delish Dish. I actually met the wonderful folks at BHG over a year ago at their first ever Stylemakers event in NYC. It has been a pure joy…
Well, I did it. A Year of Pie has officially begun and I’m officially obsessed. I want to make pies all day, every day. Despite being a little nervous since it was my first attempt at pie baking, I found the whole process very soothing and cathartic. You know … like the scene from Bridesmaids…
These Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are not only delicious but so simple to make. They will quickly become your new favorite! It’s hard to believe that Christmas is only days away. For some reason, this holiday season feels like it’s gone by particularly fast. Does it seem that way to you? Time to make some…
These Mini Cheesecakes in Mason Jars are such a quick and easy dessert everyone will love. Dressed up with chocolate garnishes, they make the perfect holiday treat. I’m back to share another delicious and totally adorable recipe with you for these mini cheesecakes in mason jars. Around the holidays there is nothing better than being…
Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, watching the big game, or just having friends/family over to hang, you’re going to love these Buffalo and Blue Cheese Stuffed Meatballs. Not only are these stuffed meatballs insanely delicious, but they come together in a crockpot, which makes them really simple to make and serve. I actually made them…
If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you may have noticed that I was out of town the past couple days. I was actually in New York City again, hanging out with my friends from Better Homes & Gardens and dozens of fabulous bloggers. I will put together a recap for you on Monday….
In my opinion, these Frosted Pumpkin Cookies, just might the best fall cookie recipe! This cookie recipe starts with  a soft pumpkin cookie and topped with creamy frosting that guaranteed to be a winner! Okay, so these are officially one of my favorite cookies. They are so amazingly soft they practically melt in your mouth,…
In case you are wondering, I’m not sitting at home surrounded by cookies and holding a big glass of milk. I wish. I estimate that during the past five days I have made about 27 dozen cookies. That’s a lot of freakin’ cookies. I actually ended up giving almost all of them away. Most went…
Surprise! You’re in luck. Fall Cookie Week is starting a day early. I actually began baking all of the cookies this weekend and it looks like I’m going to have one extra variety. That means there will be eight recipes instead of seven. Beginning with this post, I’ll be sharing one recipe every day this…
This Braided Nutella Bread is a delicious and beautiful way to enjoy a sweet treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It’s beautiful braid of Nutella and bread makes it’s a gorgeous addition to any meal. Does is get any better than freshly baked bread swirled and braided with sweet rich Nutella? I don’t think so….
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, September marks the beginning of fall for me. Because pumpkin is among my favorite flavors, I am always more than excited to have an excuse to start some fall baking. I found this recipe from Better Home and Gardens for Pumpkin Brownies. I made it even easier by using…
If you’re looking for a delicious Apple Bread, look no further. This Spiral Apple Bread with Caramel Apple Glaze is both delicious and beautiful! I can’t believe it’s been over a month since the last Year of Yeast post. Clearly, I’m getting more comfortable with my yeast-bread skills and I don’t need to practice as…
Learn how to make your own Cheese Crackers at home with this easy recipe. You can even add jalapeños to this recipe for spicy cheese crackers. Most of you clearly know this by now – I am pretty much obsessed with cheese. That’s why today I’m so excited to share my recipe for these Homemade…
I just realized this past weekend that it’s been over a month since my last A-Year-of-Yeast post. Can you believe it? This month has been pretty busy, and it completely slipped my mind. This week I’m actually making a recipe I already wrote about on IBC. I made it a few years ago for Easter, and…
Yesterday I showed you how to make dried apples. We used those apples to make cute little wreaths and simple ornaments. Today we are making cinnamon applesauce ornaments! Although these ornaments aren’t for eating, they are as cute as a button and will make your entire house smell fabulous! Let’s get crafting! Here’s what you’ll need: 2 cups applesauce 3 cups…
Well folks, the end is here, at least for actual cookie recipes. Today is the final day! Can you believe it? I really hope you enjoyed Fall Cookie Week and discovered some new recipes. Don’t forget tomorrow there will be a Fall Baking Link Party. Stop by and share your fall baked goodies. On Monday, I will announce all of the…
Only two more cookie recipes to go! I was going to attempt to squeeze in one more, but I have a feeling I’m going to have a lot of extra cookies, so making another batch would just be silly. I still can’t believe that tomorrow is Friday. The weeks just seem to be going faster…
Yep, that’s how I roll …yesterday I’m talking about diets, today I’m baking over the top deliciousness! A couple weeks ago I found a recipe for cinnamon rolls that used a cinnamon butter spread. It was dated a while back and when I looked for said cinnamon spread at the grocery store it wasn’t there….