A recipe for four perfect and adorable small-batch chocolate cupcakes with peppermint buttercream from my new cookbook, Baking for Two. This will be the last Baking Mischief post before Thanksgiving, so to all my American brothers and sisters, happy Thanksgiving. I wish you safe, speedy travel, perfectly cooked turkeys, and patience and empathy to deal with the trying conversations I’m sure are going to come up over dinner. We’ll get through this....

These Small-batch Orange Muffins are like sweet little bits of sunshine baked up just to brighten your day. They’re soft, sweet, and super moist with a crunchy orange glaze on top. Looking for more Small-batch Muffins? Try my Small-batch Banana Muffins , Small-batch Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins , Small-batch Chocolate Banana Muffins , and Small-batch Apple Crumb Muffins . Hey, folks. I hope you’re having a lovely Saturday. I sat down to write a lengthy post about how much I love today’s recipe, these cute little Small-batch Orange Muffins, but the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there’s a new book sitting next to me calling my name, so I’m keeping it pretty short and sweet today....

Super easy Tinto De Verano red wine popsicles made with your favorite red wine, lemon lime soda, and a homemade lime simple syrup. Delicious, boozy treats perfect for a grown-up summer. Well, we made it. A whole month of nerdy recipes and Nerd Month is finally coming to a close with a show that is very dear to my black heart, Black Books . Black Books (available on Hulu and Netflix) is an earlier effort from the creator of the IT Crowd (which also got the Nerd Month treatment in the form of Sea Parks Mashed Potatoes) ....

The Best Dutch Apple Pie: Sweet and tart apples piled with crunchy, crumbly brown sugar cinnamon topping and baked into a flaky pie crust. It’s a total show-stopper AND incredibly easy to make. Looking for something extra sweet to add to your holiday dessert table? I have just the pie for you: Dutch Apple Pie. This is one of my absolute favorite pies, and I highly recommend you give it a try sometime....

How to Steam Green Beans in the Microwave for a quick, simple, and delicious weeknight side dish. Hey, need something green for your plate and don’t feel like getting out a pot or pan? How about making some green beans in the microwave tonight? I’ve shared a couple of these vegetables in the microwave posts on the site over the last year ( Broccoli in the Microwave, Cauliflower in the Microwave, and Corn on the Cob in the Microwave ), and they’ve been pretty popular....

Ground turkey chili is a great lighter option for busy weeknight meals. This easy one-pot recipe is full of flavor and comes together in just a little over 30 minutes. A solid chili recipe is one of the best recipes to have in your arsenal because it is endlessly versatile. You can serve it as a hearty main smothered with cheese and sour cream, as a simple side with ribs or a good sandwich, or add it as a topping to something that could use a little spicing up....

15+ shredded chicken recipes to make with pre-cooked shredded chicken. Plus the very best method for cooking shredded chicken. You all know that I’m a big fan of prepping ingredients in advance to save time and effort later. And one of the absolute best things you can make ahead of time is shredded chicken . Having cooked shredded chicken in your fridge or freezer will shave 20 to 30 minutes of cooking time off a huge number of chicken dishes so you can have dinner on the table in around 20 minutes....

This Small-batch Giant Christmas Cookies recipe makes six perfect and sprinkle-covered sugar cookies. Happy Tuesday, everyone! How were your Thanksgivings and Black Fridays? Was your turkey excellent? Did you buy anything fun? I spent Thanksgiving with the people in this world I’m most thankful for and skipped shopping on Friday to go see Moana with the family, so mine were both A++. And now that Thanksgiving is over, that means we are squarely in Christmas territory!...

Saturday Morning Snapshot Let’s do this thing… State of the Blog Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! I hope you are spending it exactly how and exactly with whomever you want to. We were in full-on Valentine’s Day mode here on the blog this week. Up first was my favorite ham and potato soup, perfect for a cozy night in with the one you love. On Wednesday, I posted a super simple, super easy pink hot chocolate recipe....

What to Do With Leftover Buttermilk: Buttermilk freezing instructions and 30+ buttermilk recipes for using up leftover buttermilk. This is the first post in my new “Waste Not” series, a series where I highlight some of those ingredients that always seem to go to waste after their initial use. Waste is one of my biggest pet peeves in the kitchen, but something I am totally guilty of and struggle with....

Warm, buttery cheddar cheese scones with a kick of cayenne. The perfect side for any soup or salad. It’s been soup month here, so I would be remiss if I didn’t post one of my favorite sides to pair with soup, Cayenne and Cheddar Cheese Scones. Honestly, these things are like the bastard love child of a biscuit and scone. They are a little more substantial than a biscuit but lighter and less crumbly than a traditional scone....

Country-style Pork Ribs ribs are a great rich and fall-apart tender alternative to traditional ribs. Cheap, easy to make, and SO good, this might just be your new favorite way to eat pork. One of the first really popular recipes on this site was my No-Fuss Easy Oven-Baked Ribs . The recipe’s designed to use beef back ribs, but since the post went live people have been asking about using it to make country-style pork ribs....

This fry sauce, which takes less than 5 minutes to throw together and uses just a handful of pantry staples, is the perfect way to take your fries and burgers to the next level! Are your fries feeling a little boring, your burgers a little lackluster? You should definitely give fry sauce a try. “What is fry sauce?” You might ask. It’s an easy-to-make condiment that is extremely popular in parts of the US....

Keto Chicken in Cream Sauce: quick-cooking chicken breasts cooked on the stove top with a killer basil and parmesan cream sauce and served over cauliflower rice. Hey, keto friends, I have an easy keto dinner for you today: Keto Chicken in Cream Sauce. Quick-cooking chicken breasts cooked on the stove top with a killer basil and parmesan cream sauce and served over cauliflower rice. This is one of my favorite keto recipes for weeknights because it’s easy, quick, and super creamy and satisfying....

Soft, moist, spicy, and EASY baked pumpkin donuts with a decadent cream cheese glaze. These donuts are the perfect indulgent treat for fall mornings. Hey, friends. Today is a very exciting day around here. Because today is the day I’m posting the first Baking Mischief pumpkin recipe of the summer fall!! I know, I know, it’s a little early for pumpkin. Originally, I had an apple recipe scheduled for you today, but that recipe is a little tricky, so I wanted to test it one more time before sharing....

You can throw these Easy Chicken Fajitas together in about half an hour, no marinating or planning ahead needed. A couple of months ago, I shared my favorite Steak Fajitas with you, and as much as I love (LOVE) that recipe, it requires a pretty long marinating time, so it’s not exactly something you can whip up after work on a busy weeknight without planning ahead. Today’s recipe, on the other hand, is perfect for no-plan weeknights....

Simple and elegant Red Velvet Lava Cakes for Two would be the perfect close to any romantic meal. With chocolatey red velvet cake and molten cream cheese core, this dessert is deceptively quick and easy to make. How are you enjoying October so far? Are you getting enough pumpkin in your diet? Are you taking in your recommended daily dose of scary literature? 😉 I’m doing my very best to make your October just a little more unsettling with my Creepy Foods from Fiction series ....

Saturday Morning Snapshot Edible props from the morning’s shoots and the /Fimcast to help pass the time… State of the Blog Hey look, my Simply Delicious Asian Chicken Salad is in a round up of 15 Tasty Recipes To Help You Keep Those Healthy Eating Resolutions on Buzzfeed. You should check out the other recipes on the list. There are some really good ones on there. Also on the internets, Baking Mischief was Foodista’s featured blog of the day on Wednesday....

A healthy and delicious chicken soup for quick weeknight dinners. So good, you’d never guess it takes fewer than 10 minutes to make. Would you look at that? Baking Mischief is officially two months old! How time flies. Last month we did a January salad series, and that worked out so well I figure we will keep up the themed months, at least until it stops being fun. Coming into cold and chilly February, I thought, what better than a month of soups?...

Captain America, Iron Man, and Winter Soldier cheesecake parfaits. Delicious tangy cheesecake whipped cream piped between layers of fresh fruit make a quick and easy Captain America dessert perfect for parties! Hey all. It’s been a little while since my last nerdy recipe, but they’re back in a big way this week (and in the very near future, stay tuned!!) for one of my most anticipated pop-culture events of the year, Captain America: Civil War !...