Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kitchen-by-the-Sea Welcome to our kitchen! We are two sisters who love to host and create community through elevated, family style cooking. We're sharing tips and recipes on all components of entertaining from table settings, charcuterie, dinner, and, most importantly, dessert. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Orange Zest](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-with-orange-zest/) - These are the best chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. They are soft and chewy on the inside with slightly crispy edges with lots of chocolate scattered throughout - [Key Lime Cheesecake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/key-lime-cheesecake/) - Key Lime Pie meets cheesecake for one of our favorite cheesecake variations: key lime cheesecake. This key lime cheesecake is based on our grandma’s classic cheesecake recipe, but includes lime juice and zest for a key lime twist on the classic. The base is a graham cracker crust and it is topped with a creamy - [S'mores Cupcakes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/smores-cupcakes/) - We have written about our affinity for s'mores cupcakes before. It all started when our mom occasionally got us Sprinkles Cupcakes. As we glanced across the case, despite the variety of cupcakes, we always searched for one flavor: the s’mores cupcake. At first glance, the s'mores cupcake looks similar to a chocolate cupcakes. Although they - [Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/) - Lemon poppy seed muffins are one of our all time favorites. The bright, lemon flavor brings a little taste of summer with every bite. The poppy seeds scattered throughout add a little crunch and contrast to the soft lemon muffin. The combination of tangy lemon and the slight nuttiness of the poppy seeds creates the - [Chocolate Banana Pudding Cups](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-banana-pudding-cups/) - Banana pudding has a special place in our hearts. The creamy pudding, wafers, and sliced bananas makes a perfect combination. Although we are huge banana pudding fans, this chocolate version is our new favorite. The chocolate banana pudding cups are a chocolate pudding with layers of sea salt caramel, sliced bananas, and chocolate wafers. Tips - [Chicken Souvlaki](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chicken-souvlaki/) - This chicken souvlaki is marinated in spices and yogurt for the most tender and flavorful chicken skewers. The yogurt tenderizes the chicken while the flavors from the spices, onions, and peppers permeate the meat. Once they are marinated, simply throw the skewers on the grill for the most delicious, simple chicken souvlaki! For a dinner - [Flag Cake with Vanilla Sheet Cake and Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/flag-cake-with-vanilla-sheet-cake-and-cream-cheese-icing/) - Flag cakes are iconic for a reason. We have always associated them with the Fourth of July and grew up with the recipe popularized by Ina Garten. They are simple to make, but decorated in a way that is perfect for every Fourth of July occasion. We make the classic flag cake, but our flag - [Strawberry Vanilla Sheet Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/strawberry-vanilla-sheet-cake/) - We are making our classic vanilla cake with vanilla bean cream cheese icing, but with a strawberry filling. For this strawberry vanilla sheet cake version we fill our vanilla cake layers with a vanilla bean mascarpone cream. After layering on the cream, we add on chopped strawberries with a little more vanilla bean mixed in. - [S'mores Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/smores-cake/) - We created this cake in honor of one of our dearest friends who is s'mores obsessed. It got her stamp of approval as the best s'mores dessert we have created yet. This s’mores cake has all the components of a s’more layered into a cake. This cake starts with a layer of graham cracker crust. - [Banana cake with brown butter cream cheese and miso salted caramel](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/banana-cake-with-brown-butter-cream-cheese-and-miso-salted-caramel/) - Banana cake with brown butter cream cheese and miso salted caramel. This miso caramel banana cake is moist, not too sweet, and banana forward. The cake gets topped with a nutty vanilla bean brown butter cream cheese. After adding the icing, we then add in miso salted caramel on top of each piece. This is - [Viral Dot Cake Recipe (Easy Homemade Version)](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/dot-cakes/) - If you too saw the viral dot cakes and wanted to make a version, we’re sharing a dot cake recipe to make them at home! To make them we baked off a vanilla sheet cake. We then cut the cake into 8 3” rounds. The cake then gets topped with a little vanilla icing. After - [Mango Sticky Rice Rice Krispies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/mango-sticky-rice-rice-krispies/) - Rice Krispie treats meet mango sticky rice for the most delicious mango sticky rice rice krispies. To make these it's very similar to a classic Rice Krispie Treat, but instead of only melting down butter and marshmallows on the stove we also add in some sweetened condensed milk, Once we add in the rice krispies - [Fudgy Chocolate Brownies with Peanut Butter Topping](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/fudgy-chocolate-brownies-with-peanut-butter-topping/) - Peanut butter and chocolate is one of our all-time favorite combinations. It’s a classic for a reason. There is pretty much no better combination, and our favorite way to pair peanut butter and chocolate are with brownies. In this recipe we are making fudgy brownies with peanut butter topping. Why You'll Love This Recipe This - [Strawberry Madeleines](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/strawberry-madeleines/) - Strawberry Madeleines are a strawberry twist on the classic recipe. We add strawberry puree into the batter and also coat them in a white chocolate shell. These cookies are delicate, not too sweet and full of fresh strawberry flavor. Strawberry flavor (and color): We use a strawberry purée to flavor these, which gives them a - [Strawberry Shortcake Cake - Ice Cream Bar Inspired](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/strawberry-shortcake-cake-ice-cream-bar-inspired/) - Strawberry shortcake cake inspired by the nostalgic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. This cake starts with our classic vanilla buttermilk cake layers. We then top it with strawberry cream cheese icing. And lastly we make a sweet crumble with freeze dried strawberries and nilla wafers to mimic the incredible coating on the nostalgic Strawberry Shortcake - [Strawberry Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/strawberry-cake/) - Tender strawberry cake filled with strawberry puree and topped with strawberry cream cheese icing. This strawberry cake is flavored entirely naturally with freeze dried strawberries and a strawberry reduction. It is truly the best strawberry cake we have ever had. It’s full of strawberry flavor while still being all natural and incredibly delicious. Components of - [Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing and a Fresh Strawberry Core](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/strawberry-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-icing-and-a-fresh-strawberry-core/) - There is something so charming about a classic strawberry cake. The pink-hued strawberry sponge with bright pink strawberry cream cheese icing creates a combination that is not only delicious but also one of the prettiest cakes. We were inspired by this pink, classic cake when we made these strawberry cupcakes. Our goal was to create - [Strawberry Princess Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/strawberry-princess-cake/) - We love a good princess cake. The classic version with pastry cream and raspberry is one of our favorite desserts on the planet. We love this dessert so much and wanted to create a play on it by taking the classic princess cake and making a strawberry version. To make this version, we create a - [Salted Caramel Chocolate Cream Pie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/salted-caramel-chocolate-cream-pie/) - There's no better combination than Sea Salt Caramel and Dark Chocolate. We are making a twist on our chocolate cream pie by adding our vanilla bean sea salt caramel into both the bottom of the pie and the whipped cream topping. This pie has a dark chocolate lined crust, a layer of sea salt caramel, - [Tiramisu Brownies (Browniesu)](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/tiramisu-brownies/) - Tiramisu meets brownies for the ultimate combination in these decadent tiramisu brownies. The base is a fudgy espresso brownie, topped with an espresso vanilla bean mascarpone cream, and then dusted with unsweetened cocoa powder like classic tiramisu. It truly offers the best of both worlds with tiramisu and brownie flavors. Components of the Tiramisu Brownies: - [Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/fudgy-chocolate-peanut-butter-cake/) - This moist chocolate sheet pan cake is topped with a rich chocolate ganache and a thick layer of creamy peanut butter buttercream. The perfect chocolate peanut butter cake for any occasion - [The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cinnamon Rolls (Milk Bread Recipe)](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/the-best-pineapple-upside-down-cinnamon-rolls-milk-bread-recipe/) - We are big fans of pineapple upside down cake. The bottom is buttery, and it's full of brown sugar that gets caramelized with a pineapple to create an incredible flavor. We wanted to make that same base but then, instead of the classic cake, put our milk bread cinnamon rolls on top. This combination gives - [The Best Cookies and Cream Cake with Oreo Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cookies-and-cream-cake/) - Cookies and cream is one of our favorite combinations. In ice cream form or baked goods, there is something about the combination of Oreos and vanilla. In this version we are combining two of our favorite things, Oreos and our favorite rich chocolate cake. Cookies and Cream is such a beloved flavor combination, and this - [Flourless Chocolate Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/flourless-chocolate-cake/) - Flourless chocolate cake is fudgey, rich and a chocolate lover's dream. It is somewhere between a brownie and a cake. There’s a fudgey center, but the edges are more cooked and there’s a slightly crackled top layer. This is one of those desserts that seems more impressive than the work required. We love making it - [Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-dipped-peanut-butter-cookies/) - Peanut butter cookies were one of our mom’s specialties. She would make them for us after school in her massive yellow bowl where all the best baked goods are made. We still use her recipe to this day. They have a soft center and golden edges. For this version we are dipping the bottom in - [Chocolate Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-banana-bread-with-chocolate-chips/) - When it comes to comfort foods, banana bread is at the top of our list. Not only is it delicious but it also pretty much got the entire world through a covid pandemic. Although banana bread is pretty miraculous on its own, this chocolate banana bread version is that much more indulgent. The bread has - [The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/the-best-chocolate-chip-cookie/) - Over the years, we have made hundreds of chocolate chip cookies, tested dozens of recipes, and crafted what we deem to be the perfect one. - [Raspberry Chiffon Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/raspberry-chiffon-cake/) - This raspberry cake is inspired by two iconic cakes we love: the Halekulani coconut cake and princess cake. It brings together the best parts of both into one raspberry chiffon cake. The cake starts with classic chiffon cake layers. Once cooled, the layers are filled with raspberry jam and vanilla bean pastry cream. After the - [Halekulani Coconut Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/halekulani-coconut-cake/) - Halekulani coconut cake was the cake that our mom made us for every birthday growing up. She would serve it with chocolate ice cream and that combination was what used to make every special occasion in our household. This cake is still the one we request for special events. It is light, filled with just - [Cinnamon Twists](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cinnamon-twists/) - These are our grandma’s cinnamon twists. The base of the twists starts with a milk bread dough. We like using this method over a standard yeast dough so the twists stay soft and light. After making the dough and letting it rise, it gets filled with a cinnamon sugar filling. To make the filling, we - [Eggnog Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/eggnog-brownies/) - Eggnog Brownies are the perfect addition to your holiday baking lineup. The brownies are rich, fudgy, and crinkle topped with Straus Organic Lightly Salted European Style Butter. We then top them with eggnog cream made with Straus Organic Eggnog and Organic Heavy Whipping Cream. The brownies start with our favorite brownie base. We use this - [Spiced Cake with Cardamom Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/spiced-cake-with-cardamom-cream-cheese-icing/) - This our favorite spiced layer cake. The layers are soft, flavorful, and stay tender for days. When we were developing this recipe, we had a few things in mind to ensure it was perfect. First, as always with our cakes, we wanted it to be ultra-moist. We also wanted it to be warmly spiced cake - [Speculoos Cheesecake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/speculoos-cheesecake/) - There’s a reason our grandma made the same cheesecake for nearly 40 years. Creamy, not too sweet sweet, and always a favorite at our family gatherings, her cheesecake is truly one of our favorite recipes. In this version, we’re making a small twist to her classic version with the help of Amoretti’s Speculoos Creamy Cookie - [Twice ‘Baked’ Brown Sugar Spiced Sweet Potatoes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/twice-baked-brown-sugar-spiced-sweet-potatoes/) - The inspiration for these twice ‘baked’ brown sugar spiced sweet potatoes was from our mom’s love of sweet potatoes. Growing up, our mom would frequently bake off sweet potatoes as a delicious side for weeknight meals. She would line a cookie sheet with foil, set on sweet potatoes, puncture them with a fork, and stick - [Roasted Sweet Potatoes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/roasted-sweet-potatoes/) - These roasted sweet potatoes are delicious. When cooked, they become chunks of warm, soft sweet potatoes with caramelized edges from the avocado oil. - [Thanksgiving Table](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/thanksgiving-table/) - It’s finally THAT time of year which means we are breaking down our Thanksgiving table. This is one of our most anticipated tables of the entire year. There is more back and forth than usual when it comes to curating the dishes of what to include. Although we tend to stick to the classics, we - [Pistachio Olive Oil Cake with Espresso Cream](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pistachio-olive-oil-cake-with-espresso-cream/) - We love all of these flavors on their own — pistachio, olive oil, espresso — but together they make such a truly delicious pistachio olive oil cake with espresso cream. The nuttiness from the pistachio, the fruitiness from the olive oil, and the bitterness from the espresso all balance each other to create a cake - [Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/salted-caramel-chocolate-cake/) - We are pairing our all-time favorite chocolate cake with salted caramel icing. To make the cake, it starts with our favorite vanilla bean sea salt caramel, which we could eat by the spoonful. We then make three layers of chocolate buttermilk cake. These cake layers have a rich chocolate flavor and a tender structure from - [Red Velvet Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/red-velvet-brownies/) - Red velvet cake meets brownies with these red velvet brownies. These brownies start with a fudgy red velvet brownie layer. On top of the brownies we add a layer of vanilla bean cream cheese topping. It all gets dusted with a little bit of cocoa powder. It’s all the best parts of a brownie and - [Apple Pie Bars](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/apple-pie-bars/) - In this recipe, we combine two of our favorite desserts. Classic apple pie meets shortbread for the most delicious apple pie bars. All the flavors of an apple pie on top of a shortbread cookie is pretty much heaven in a bite. The apples are topped with a brown sugar cinnamon crumble which makes everything - [Pumpkin Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-brownies/) - These pumpkin brownies are inspired by tiramisu but are the perfect version for October. They start with an ultra-fudgy dark chocolate base — rich, dense, and just a little gooey in the middle — then get topped with spiced pumpkin mascarpone cream. It’s everything we love about fall baking: cozy, creamy, and deeply chocolatey. Step-by-Step: - [Yuzu Meringue Pie Bars](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/yuzu-meringue-pie-bars/) - These are the ultimate yuzu meringue pie bars. To make them it all starts with a Yuzu juice curd. The curd sits on top of a vanilla bean shortbread cookie crust. After it sets, it all gets topped with a meringue icing that gets toasted off. They are tangy, sweet, and full of incredible yuzu - [Sea Salt Caramel Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/sea-salt-caramel-brownies/) - These sea salt caramel brownies are the perfect mix of chocolate and gooey caramel. The fudgy brownie base is topped with homemade caramel cream and then swirled with even more of the sea salt caramel for just the right balance of sweet and salty. They’re simple, decadent, and so delicious. The Caramel: The caramel is - [Tiramisu Charlotte Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/tiramisu-charlotte-cake/) - There’s something classic and always delicious about tiramisu. It’s creamy, coffee-soaked, and the perfect balance of bitter and sweet. But when you turn it into a charlotte cake? Suddenly it feels like the kind of dessert you’d bring out for birthdays or any special celebration. This tiramisu charlotte cake keeps everything we know and love - [Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-glaze/) - We're entirely obsessed with our milk bread cinnamon rolls and the only thing better than the classic version is our pumpkin cinnamon rolls. This bakery-style recipe uses the tangzhong method for ultra-soft, pillowy rolls, a pumpkin-spice cinnamon sugar filling, and a cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a fall breakfast, weekend baking project, or Thanksgiving brunch. - [Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/vanilla-bean-cupcakes-with-vanilla-bean-frosting/) - It took us years to share a vanilla cake because we didn’t just want any recipe—we wanted one we genuinely loved. After testing countless versions, we finally landed on what we think is the perfect vanilla bean cake. These vanilla cupcakes are that recipe in cupcake form: soft, flavorful, and full of real vanilla. We - [Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta)](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/princess-cake-prinsesstarta/) - There’s just something about a princess cake we’ve always loved. The soft chiffon, layers of custard, whipped cream, jam, and marzipan make it feel like the ultimate special-occasion cake. But let’s be honest, store-bought versions rarely deliver. They’re usually a little artificial, skimpy on custard, and the marzipan dries out before you’ve even sliced it. - [Funfetti Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/funfetti-cake/) - There is something about a funfetti cake. It is the ultimate celebration cake. Vanilla cake with sprinkles scattered throughout. We make ours with both vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste for extra vanilla flavor. After it is cooled, it gets topped with our favorite vanilla bean cream cheese icing. We will forever be fans of - [Strawberry Milk Bread Rolls](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/strawberry-milk-bread-rolls/) - If you’ve tried our milk bread cinnamon rolls, you know why they’re one of our all-time favorite recipes. They’re soft and pillowy and keep that texture without going hard, thanks to the tangzhong and milk bread method. In this version, we’re making our classic milk bread cinnamon rolls with a strawberry twist. To turn these - [Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Mousse](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/vanilla-cake-with-chocolate-mousse/) - We’ve always loved vanilla cake with chocolate icing. The chocolate icing with buttery vanilla layers is the ultimate combination. This cake takes our childhood favorite birthday cake and turns it into something truly delicious. It's three fluffy vanilla cake layers, two dark chocolate mousse layers, and a generous layer of chocolate ganache. This is the - [Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Bars](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cookies-cream-ice-cream-bars/) - These cookies & cream ice cream bars are peak summer. They have just four ingredients, no baking, and truly one of the easiest treats to pull together. The cookie crust has the perfect sweet crunch, while the vanilla ice cream filling is loaded with big bites of Oreos. We made these for our fourth of - [Lemon Bars](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/lemon-bars/) - These are the best lemon bars with browned butter shortbread. Lemon bars remind us of our mom’s kitchen. Inspired by hers, we’ve created the perfect lemon bars. - [Vanilla Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/vanilla-cake/) - 14 attempts and over 100 eggs later, we finally have a vanilla cake recipe that rivals a box mix. Since we started our page, vanilla cake was one of our most requested recipes. We also love vanilla cake, but find most recipes to be too dry or muffin like. Truthfully, we never found one we - [Snap Pea Salad](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/snap-pea-salad/) - We are entirely obsessed with snap peas this time of year. We can usually just eat them straight out of the bag from the farmer’s market. Snap peas are so good on their own… they are sweet, crunchy, and don’t need much (or really anything) to be incredibly delicious. Since we love them in their - [Lemon Cake with Maria Cookies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/lemon-cake-with-maria-cookies/) - It’s finally springtime! And for us, that means spring desserts. In this case, it means a lemon cake with a Maria cookie crust, vanilla bean cake layers and lemon curd cream topping. The cake starts with a cookie crust. We use Maria cookies for the crust base. After baking off the cookie crust, we add - [Carrot Cake Cinnamon Buns](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/carrot-cake-cinnamon-buns/) - Carrot cake meets cinnamon rolls meets milk bread… it’s the ultimate combination of soft cinnamon rolls (that actually stay soft thanks to the tangzhong) with carrot cake. We use a carrot milk in the base of the cinnamon buns to give them a carrot cake flavor. We also fill them with a spice filling before - [Chocolate Cake with Coffee Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-cake-with-coffee-icing/) - We make a lot of cakes around here, but when it comes to our birthday we always make the same cake. It’s no secret we are big fans of the combination of coffee and chocolate and this cake is just that. This chocolate cake with coffee icing cake starts with our favorite chocolate layers. After - [Dubai Chocolate Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/dubai-chocolate-brownies/) - Dubai chocolate meets brownies. We are making the viral dubai chocolate but in brownie form. These Dubai chocolate brownies are a layer of brownies topped with a pistachio filling and topped with a chocolate shell. Dubai chocolate is a viral sensation for a reason. Crispy pastry gets folded into creamy pistachio filling for the ultimate - [12 Layer Carrot Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/12-layer-carrot-cake/) - We’re fully obsessed with our mom’s carrot cake recipe. It is one of our favorites for a reason. We’ve made a layer cake version, a cupcake version, a sheet cake version, but this new version may just be our favorite one yet… We’re making our mom’s famous carrot cake in a 12 layer version. This - [Mom's Banana Bread](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/moms-banana-bread/) - The recipes that come from our mom are always our most popular recipes. They are simple, classic, and stand the test of time. This banana bread recipe of hers is no exception. Although we’ve played with this recipe and even posted variations of it, we never posted mom's banana bread in its original form. So - [Vanilla Bean Cheesecake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/vanilla-bean-cheesecake/) - There's a reason our family has been making our grandma's cheesecake recipe for over 40 years. We're making our grandma's classic cheesecake with vanilla bean. We use vanilla bean paste for the best vanilla bean flavor in both the cream cheese filling and the creme fraiche topping. This vanilla bean cheesecake our new favorite twist on - [Lemon Meringue Cupcakes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/lemon-meringue-cupcakes/) - Lemon meringue cupcakes start with a vanilla sponge cupcake they are then filled with a lemon curd core and topped with a toasted meringue icing. These cupcakes are all the best parts of a lemon meringue pie in cupcake form. The center of the cupcakes have the same creamy texture as a lemon meringue pie - [Raspberry Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/raspberry-brownies/) - Just when you thought brownies couldn’t get any better, we are topping our favorite fudgy brownies with a layer of raspberry cream. These raspberry brownies are the perfect mix of fudgy and fruity. The brownies start with our classic chocolate brownie. After they are cooled, we add on a raspberry layer. The raspberry layer is - [Opera Cake with Hazelnut Sponge](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/opera-cake-with-hazelnut-sponge/) - Opera cake is traditionally made with an almond sponge, coffee soak, chocolate ganache, and coffee buttercream. In this version we are making one very similar to the classic but using hazelnuts in place of almonds in our sponge layer. The base of the cake is a hardened chocolate shell. This shell provides a little crunch. - [Tiramisu Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/tiramisu-cake-2/) - This cake is the ultimate combination of coffee and chocolate. It starts with a layer of moist chocolate cake. On top we put a layer of espresso mascarpone cream. It all gets finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. This tiramisu cake is tiramisu meets chocolate cake in all the best ways. Components of the - [12 Layer Chocolate Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/12-layer-chocolate-cake/) - 6 layers of chocolate cake. 6 layers of chocolate ganache frosting. This is the ultimate 12 layer chocolate cake. For the chocolate cake base, we are using our tried and true chocolate cake layers based on the iconic 1970’s black magic cake. We then add our favorite chocolate ganache in between each layer. This cake - [The Bear Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Mousse](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/the-bear-chocolate-cupcakes-with-chocolate-mousse/) - These triple chocolate cupcakes are based on our popular Bear Chocolate cake. There is a reason the Bear chocolate cake, which is inspired by the bear TV show, is one of our most popular recipes. The cake starts with layers of tender chocolate cake and then gets filled with chocolate mousse before getting topped with - [Brined Turkey with Apple Maple Brine](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/apple-brined-turkey/) - The roast turkey is the centerpiece of any Thanksgiving but often one of the most stressful dishes to prepare. To us, the most important thing is that the turkey is juicy and flavorful, because there is nothing worse than a dry turkey on Thanksgiving. To make the brined turkey as flavorful as possible, we add - [Brown Butter Delicata Squash with Pistachios and Pomegranate Seeds](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/brown-butter-delicata-squash-with-pistachios-and-pomegranate-seeds/) - This dish is the best combination of flavors - delicata squash, brown butter, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds. The sage and thyme pair with the toasty brown butter. - [Chocolate Cake with Espresso Filling](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-cake-with-espresso-filling/) - This chocolate cake with tiramisu filling and chocolate espresso ganache is a tiramisu lover's dream. There are three layers of tender chocolate cake and in between each layer of chocolate cake is a tiramisu filling. The entire cake gets coated in an espresso chocolate ganache. The cake is truly the ultimate combination of chocolate and - [Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-icing/) - There’s something about the flavors of pumpkin and spices that makes this pumpkin cake with cream cheese icing the ultimate pumpkin cake. The cake is incredibly moist, thanks to the rich pumpkin puree. The spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom-gives it a spiced flavor. It all gets topped with cream cheese icing, for the perfect balance - [Coconut Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/coconut-cake/) - Coconut cake is one of our all-time favorite cakes. Tender coconut cake layers with vanilla bean cream cheese icing all topped with sweetened, shredded coconut. This cake is moist, packed with coconut, and will become your new go to coconut cake... It’s just that good. Coconut Cake Ingredient Notes: Cake Flour: Using cake flour instead - [Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Bars](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cookies-cream-cheesecake-bars/) - No-bake cookies & cream cheesecake bars are the ultimate combination of chocolate cookie crust with a cookies & cream cheesecake layer. They are made with C&H® Powdered Sugar and C&H® Dark Brown Sugar. They are simple and no bake, making them the perfect dessert. Ingredient Notes: Chocolate Sandwich Cookies: These classic cookies add a crunchy - [Olympics chocolate muffins](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/olympics-chocolate-muffins/) - These Olympics chocolate muffins are a viral sensation for good reason. The muffin itself is an incredibly moist double chocolate chip muffin. We make ours with butter and sour cream for the best flavor while still staying moist. These don’t stop there though.. They are filled with a creamy chocolate ganache filling. Ingredient notes for - [Salt Foam Passion Fruit Margarita](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/salt-foam-passion-fruit-margarita/) - Meet our absolute favorite margarita, the salt foam passion fruit margarita. If you have seen our recipes for a while, it is no surprise we are obsessed with margaritas. And when it comes to margaritas, we are of the belief that a passion fruit margarita is the ultimate variety. To put this passion fruit margarita - [S'mores Pie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/smores-pie/) - This S’mores pie is the ultimate combination of s’mores flavors in a chocolate cream pie form. It starts with a graham cracker crust that is baked and then filled with chocolate cream pudding. The pudding is topped with a vanilla bean marshmallow topping, toasted with a blow torch for the classic s’mores effect. Tips for - [Chocolate Cream Pie with Espresso Whipped Cream](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-cream-pie-with-espresso-whipped-cream/) - Chocolate cream pie with espresso whipped cream, flaky chocolate lined pie crust, and add a little bit of sea salt caramel in the bottom. - [Tiramisu Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/tiramisu-cake/) - Tiramisu will forever be one of our favorite desserts. It is a classic, iconic Italian recipe known for its simplicity and incredible flavor. This tiramisu cake is a play on the classic dessert. Layers of vanilla cake are soaked with an espresso soak. Each layer also gets a thin coating of espresso chocolate ganache, along - [S'mores Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/smores-brownies/) - These brownies are everything you love about a classic s’more combined with a brownie. They start with a golden graham cracker crust. On top of the graham cracker crust is a fudgy chocolate brownie layer. It all gets topped with a homemade vanilla bean marshmallow topping. We started making these brownies after making our s’mores - [Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-cupcakes-with-chocolate-icing/) - There’s pretty much nothing better than a chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing, especially when it is a creamy chocolate ganache icing. These are the most commonly made cupcakes in our kitchen for good reason. They are simple, delicious, and packed with chocolate flavor. Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing Notes: Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing components: - [Banana Cream Pie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/banana-cream-pie/) - This is not any banana cream pie, it is a banana cream pie with a chocolate lined crust, layer of sea salt caramel, and the classic banana pudding on top. It is truly one of our favorite desserts of all time and is inspired by the one and only Tartine bakery in San Francisco. Our - [Triple Lemon Mousse Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/triple-lemon-mousse-cake/) - Triple lemon mousse cake starts with a layer of lemon chiffon cake. The lemon chiffon cake is then topped with a layer of lemon mousse. Finally it is finished with a layer of lemon curd. This cake is a lemon lover’s dream. Every single layer is filled with lemon flavor. Each layer is also light - [Pea Pasta with Prosciutto](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pea-prosciutto-pasta/) - There is something about the combination of peas and pasta that we are entirely obsessed with. The sweetness of peas is perfect with pasta and salty cheese. In this pea pasta with prosciutto , peas are creamed into a bright green sauce alongside fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and caramelized onions. Once the creamy sauce is - [Lemon Meringue Pie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/lemon-meringue-pie/) - There’s a reason lemon meringue pie is a classic. Tangy lemon filling with soft, sweet toasted meringue on top may just be one of our all time favorite combinations. In our lemon meringue pie, we make a fool proof version by using a lemon curd for the filling that is baked on the stove. This - [Cinnamon Coffee Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cinnamon-coffee-cake/) - There’s something about a classic cinnamon coffee cake. The simplicity of tender buttermilk cake flavored with brown sugar and cinnamon and topped with cinnamon crumble is truly the perfect coffee cake. It’s lightly spiced full of brown sugar flavor and the ultimate moist coffee cake texture. We top it all off with a little vanilla - [Levain Coconut Caramel Cookies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/levain-coconut-caramel-cookies/) - Levain’s famous chocolate cookie is hard to resist. Our favorite version is their coconut caramel chocolate chip cookie. We are recreating this incredibly delicious (and giant) cookie with this Levain coconut chocolate chip copycat recipe. We promise, it’s just as good as the real deal and you don’t have to fly to New York to - [Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/double-chocolate-zucchini-bread/) - We are of the belief there is pretty much nothing better than a quick bread. Need something for breakfast? Make a quick bread. Need a quick one-bowl bake to take to a friend’s? Make a quick bread. Just feel like having something tasty? Make a quick bread… You get the idea. Quick breads are pretty - [Bolognese with Rigatoni](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/bolognese-with-tagliatelle/) - The bolognese is hearty and filled with warm flavors. The tomatoes, wine, and pepper flakes add brightness and heat that pair perfectly with the warm flavors. - [The Best Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/best-brownies/) - If you are looking for how to make fudgy brownies from scratch, look no further. These chocolate brownies are all that and more. They are the best brownies! - [Banana Cake with Chocolate Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/banana-cake-with-chocolate-icing/) - We are entirely obsessed with the combination of chocolate and bananas. The two flavors together are an elite combination and this banana cake with chocolate icing is no exception. The cake starts with 3 layers of tender banana buttermilk cake. The layers then get topped with chocolate icing. For this recipe, we use our all - [The Bear Chocolate Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/the-bear-chocolate-cake/) - This triple chocolate mousse cake is inspired by the incredible chocolate cake in the tv show, The Bear. In the show, they show a chocolate cake with layers of chocolate mousse in between that all gets topped in a chocolate frosting. We made our own version of this incredible cake by combining our chocolate cake - [Red Velvet Sheet Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/red-velvet-sheet-cake/) - We’ll take our mom’s red velvet cake in just about any form and this sheet cake version is no exception. We have made this same red velvet cake in both cupcake and layer cake form and can confirm it is equally delicious as a red velvet sheet cake. The cake is tender and most with - [Layered Carrot Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/layered-carrot-cake/) - Mom’s viral carrot cake, but in a 3 layer cake form may just be our new favorite version. We love this carrot cake in just about any form. Whether it is the sheet cake version or the cupcake version, you can’t go wrong with our mom’s simple, one-bowl carrot cake. The cake is moist, lightly - [Shredded Beef](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/shredded-beef/) - To make the perfect shredded beef all you need is a chuck roast and some salt. Making this could not be easier. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and this meat can be used for just about anything. Our favorite way to use it is in shredded beef tacos. Shredded Beef FAQs - [Guacamole](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/guacamole/) - This guacamole is our absolute favorite. It is creamy and full of flavors that highlight the avocado. - [Milk Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/milk-bread-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-icing/) - Cinnamon rolls meet milk bread for one of the best cinnamon rolls we have ever had. In this milk bread cinnamon rolls recipe, we use a component of milk bread to help keep cinnamon rolls soft and pillowy for much longer. Milk bread leverages a tangzhong to create a soft, squishy texture that lasts for - [Chocolate Cake with Nutella Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-cake-with-nutella-icing/) - This Nutella cake with Nutella icing and chocolate cake is one of our most frequently made recipes. The cake uses our classic chocolate cake. It’s made with buttermilk to keep it extra moist and tons of cocoa powder. The icing is made with lots of Nutella and vanilla bean for the best flavor. We have - [Red Velvet Cupcakes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/red-velvet-cupcakes/) - These red velvet cupcakes are the best parts of our mom’s red velvet cake in cupcake form. We use the same cake base that she has been using for over 30 years. It is a red velvet buttermilk cake. There is also a little bit of cocoa and food dye to give it the signature - [Basque Cheesecake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/basque-cheesecake/) - Basque cheesecake has the creamy consistency of a classic cheesecake in the center, but is instead slightly burnt on top. To achieve the classic burnt look and taste, unlike a classic cheesecake, it is baked quickly on a higher heat. So if you are searching for a cheesecake that requires only a little bit of - [Brown Butter Vanilla Bean Rice Krispies Treats](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/the-best-rice-krispies-treats/) - These are the best rice krispies treats. They are chewy but still crispy and will leave your fingers sticky with marshmallows100% of the time. - [Lemon Poppy Seed Coffee Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/lemon-poppy-seed-coffee-cake/) - This lemon poppy seed coffee cake starts with a buttermilk cake that is filled with almond paste, lemon zest, and poppy seeds. Once the cake is made it gets topped with a lemon poppy seed crumble about halfway through baking. After it is baked and cooled, it is topped with a lemon glaze. This coffee - [Tiramisu](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/tiramisu/) - Tiramisu starts with ladyfingers soaked in espresso. The tender, coffee infused sponge cookies get layered with mascarpone cream. Each layer of sweet cream is topped with bitter cocoa. It is the simple combination of creamy mascarpone, strong espresso, and bitter chocolate that makes this dish so good. Tiramisu relies on a few quality ingredients that - [Caesar dressing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/caesar-dressing/) - There is nothing better than homemade caesar salad dressing. There is something about the homemade version that the bottled version can't match. The fresh lemon, garlic and parmesan make the perfect caesar. Plus, it is easier to throw together than you think. We make the whole thing in a food processor and it takes just - [Red Velvet Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/red-velvet-cake/) - This red velvet cake is another one from our mom’s white binder filled with recipes. It is three layers of tender, velvety cake with cream cheese icing in between each layer. The cake is the perfect vanilla cake with buttermilk and a hint of cocoa powder. To make the cake, start by combining the dry - [Red Velvet Marble Loaf](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/red-velvet-marble-loaf/) - Red velvet cake meets pound cake for the best red velvet marble loaf. The cake starts by making a simple vanilla bean pound cake batter. Once the batter is mixed, it gets split into two. One remains plain and the other becomes red velvet with a little bit of food dye and cocoa powder. The - [Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pistachio-chocolate-chip-cookies/) - These brown butter pistachio chocolate chip cookies combine two of our favorite things, pistachios and chocolate chips. Pistachios are packed throughout the cookie. They are first ground into a pistachio butter and added into the batter. They are also chopped and added in at the end for double the pistachio flavor. We also add brown - [Matcha Cream Pie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/matcha-cream-pie/) - Matcha cream pie, but not just any matcha cream pie, a matcha cream pie with a flaky pie crust lined in dark chocolate, filled with matcha pastry cream, and topped with a vanilla bean whipped cream. This matcha cream pie starts with a flaky all butter pie crust. After the crust is baked it is - [Homemade Bagels](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/homemade-bagels/) - There is pretty much nothing better than a warm, fresh, chewy bagel. And unless you live minutes from a pop-up bagel in New York City… they can be hard to come by. Luckily making fresh bagels is far easier than you think. It takes just 5 ingredients and a little bit of arm work to - [Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pistachio-cake-with-cream-cheese-icing/) - Pistachios meet sheet cake for one of the best sheet cakes we have ever had. If you are a pistachio lover, this sheet cake is for you. This sheet cake gets so much flavor and texture from the pistachios. The pistachios are ground into a powder and whisked in with the flour to create a - [Brownie Fudge Pudding](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/brownie-fudge-pudding/) - Our mom always made this brownie fudge pudding recipe that came from our grandma’s kitchen. This rich, brownie fudge pudding is a chocolate lover’s dream. The batter is similar to brownie batter, but it is baked in a water bath to create a fudgy, pudding-like consistency. It is somewhere between a brownie and brownie batter - [Gingerbread Cheesecake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/gingerbread-cheesecake/) - This cheesecake is the perfect mixture of gingerbread cookie and cheesecake. The creamy, spiced gingerbread cheesecake layer sits on top of a biscoff cookie crust. The cheesecake starts by making the cookie crust. After the crust is cooked, the cheesecake layer is added and baked. After baking, it sits in the fridge until it is - [Gingerbread Blondies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/gingerbread-blondies/) - Gingerbread meets blondies for the perfect holiday twist on the classic blondie. These gingerbread blondies have the texture of a classic blondie, chewy on the outside and soft in the center, but are heavily spiced and have the classic gingerbread flavor due to molasses. Plus, these come together in one bowl with just a few - [Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/triple-chocolate-mousse-cake/) - This triple chocolate mousse cake starts with a layer of moist chocolate cake on the bottom. After the cake is baked, a layer of chocolate mousse is poured over the top of the chocolate cake layer. Once the cake sets in the fridge, it is finally topped with a layer of chocolate ganache. Each layer - [Rainbow Cookies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/rainbow-cookies/) - Rainbow cookies are moist and light but also dense from almond paste. They are between a cookie, cake, and petit four and one of our favorite holiday treats. - [Potatoes au Gratin with Spinach](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/potatoes-au-gratin-with-spinach/) - Potatoes au Gratin meet creamed spinach for a delicious twist on the classic Potatoes au Gratin. Potatoes au Gratin with spinach are made by first making a roux with flour and butter. Once the roux is thickened, milk and spices are added. Finally cheese and the secret ingredient, spinach, are mixed into the sauce to - [Bakery Style Crumble](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/bakery-style-crumble/) - We are of the belief that a little bit of crumble makes everything better. From muffins to pies, there is pretty much no baked good that doesn’t benefit from a little crumb topping. To make our favorite bakery style topping, we use a combination of white and brown sugar. The combination gives it a brown - [Brussels Sprouts Salad with Arugula](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/brussels-sprouts-salad-with-apples-cranberries-goat-cheese-and-pumpkin-seeds/) - This shaved brussels sprouts salad with apples, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese is perfect for fall or a holiday meal. It is delicious, and it can be made ahead! - [Pecan Pie Bars with Chocolate Drizzle](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pecan-pie-bars-with-chocolate-drizzle/) - Pecan pie meets shortbread for these incredible pecan pie bars with dark chocolate drizzle and sea salt. These bars start with a thick, golden shortbread crust. We then layer on both whole and chopped pecans for texture and flavor. After layering on the pecans, we pour over the brown sugar filling. In the filling, we - [Spiced Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/spiced-loaf-cake-with-cream-cheese-icing/) - This spiced loaf cake is moist, packed with spices and topped with our favorite cream cheese icing. Both apple butter and molasses give the loaf a tender and moist texture. It is also filled with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a little bit of cardamom. This spiced loaf cake is simple, delicious, and the perfect excuse - [Milk Bread Pecan Rolls](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/milk-bread-pecan-rolls/) - We make pecan rolls for almost every holiday in our household. Year after year, we gravitate towards making these just like our mom and grandma did. There is just nothing better than a sticky pecan rolls warm out of the oven. The dough is soft and fluffy while the topping is sticky and sweet. We - [Butternut Squash Soup](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/butternut-squash-soup/) - Butternut squash soup has always been one of our favorites. Our mom taught a few secrets to making the most flavorful butternut squash soup. She always added roasted apples into the mix for a little bit of sweet, tart flavor. She also added a little yellow curry to the soup for warmth and flavor. To - [Citrus Chocolate Pecan Pie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/citrus-chocolate-pecan-pie/) - Pecan pie but not just any pecan pie… pecan pie topped with a layer of chocolate orange zest ganache. Pecan pies are one of our favorite pies and this version has two of our favorite flavors incorporated - chocolate and orange. We made the chocolate orange zest topping with local citrus and dairy. ​ It’s - [Grandma's Apple Pie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/grandmas-apple-pie/) - This apple pie is done Grandma’s way- simple and delicious. It’s the best apple pie as it’s lightly spiced and lets the flavor of the apples shine. - [The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/the-best-chocolate-sheet-cake/) - This chocolate cake is one of our absolute favorite things. It is the cake we make most frequently year after year. Not only is this cake incredibly delicious, but it also comes together with one bowl and a whisk. It requires no creaming or beating, just stirring all the ingredients together. Once it is baked, - [Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-sheet-cake-with-brown-butter-cream-cheese-icing/) - Pumpkin sheet cake with brown butter cream cheese icing is one of those desserts that is just as good as it sounds… the pumpkin sheet cake is spiced, moist, and comes together in just one bowl (big one bowl sheet cake fans!). While the cake is baking, we make a brown butter cream cheese icing. - [Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese/) - This butternut squash mac and cheese combines roasted butternut squash with cheese, spices, and a splash of heavy cream to make the creamiest sauce to coat the pasta. After roasting the squash, the sauce comes together in a few minutes. It’s simple, comforting, and the perfect twist on a classic mac and cheese. Butternut Squash - [Carrot Cake Loaf](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/carrot-cake-loaf/) - This is our mom’s famous carrot cake recipe, but in a quick loaf form. The carrot cake loaf comes together in one bowl and is one of the simplest recipes (we promise it’s pretty much fool-proof). After the cake finishes baking, we spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top. This is everyone’s - [Nutella Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/nutella-brownies/) - When it comes to brownies, we have always found it hard to beat the boxed ones. They have all the best qualities of a brownie–crinkle top, fudgy center, and chewy edges. After countless brownie recipes, we finally found one that rivals the texture and chewiness of a boxed brownie. The secret ingredient to do this? - [Marbled Pumpkin Bread](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/marbled-pumpkin-bread/) - Just when we thought pumpkin bread couldn’t get any better… We swirled together our classic pumpkin bread with a chocolate pumpkin bread batter. If you are a fan of pumpkin chocolate chip bread, this marbled pumpkin bread version is one of our new favorites. The bread has all the best parts of our classic pumpkin - [Pecan Pie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pecan-pie/) - Each Thanksgiving we have the same conversation to pick the pies for the Thanksgiving dessert table (or maybe debate is a better word for it based on how strongly our family feels about pie). For many years, pecan pie always made its way into the conversation but never was the source of anyone’s heated rebuttal. - [Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Crumble](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-crumble/) - Each bite of this apple crumb cake is studded with juicy apples. The apple chunks get coated in a spiced batter and baked with a layer of brown sugar crumble on top. The cake is moist, full of apple flavor, and brown sugar crumbles in every bite. The cake is based on a recipe our - [Triple Berry Pie with Cardamom Crumb](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/triple-berry-pie/) - Almost every November, we host a pie party. It is one of our favorite days of the year filled with pie, friends, and all the pie sides. During the party, one of the pies we feature is this cardamom crumb triple berry pie. It has so many of our favorite things in one pie. We - [Halloween Peanut Butter Cookie Bars](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/halloween-peanut-butter-cookie-bars/) - These Halloween themed creamy peanut butter cookie bars are the best way to celebrate—especially if you are like us and have always enjoyed the “treat” part of Halloween more than the "trick." They are peanut butter cookie dough with chocolate chips and topped with Reese’s goblins. We also add peanut butter Halloween M&Ms because, when - [Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-bundt-cake-with-maple-icing/) - Everyone's go to pumpkin dessert is a pumpkin bread, but have you tried a pumpkin bundt cake? They are really the unsung pumpkin dessert. Not only do they look pretty but they are also one of the easiest things to make. This particular bundt cake is one of our favorites. It is a spiced pumpkin - [Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins/) - These pumpkin muffins start with a base that is similar to a classic pumpkin bread, but before we bake them, we add a vanilla bean cream cheese core. We based the recipe off of our mom’s famous pumpkin bread, but instead of adding chocolate chips, we added a cream cheese center. The result is a - [Blueberry Cheesecake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/blueberry-cheesecake/) - This blueberry cheesecake is a classic creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and layer of blueberry topping. The graham cracker layer is baked until slightly golden before the cheesecake layer is added on top. The creamy cheesecake layer is our grandma’s famous recipe which is a simple, cream cheese based cheesecake. The blueberry topping - [Pumpkin Cheesecake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-cheesecake/) - This pumpkin cheesecake is a variation based on our grandma’s famous cheesecake recipe. Just like the original it’s creamy, thick, and has the perfect crust to tie it all together. There is a reason we make the classic time and time again, but we may love this pumpkin version even more. During the holidays, pies - [Pumpkin Crumb Muffins](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-crumb-muffin/) - These pumpkin muffins are everything you are looking for in a fall treat. The muffin is tender and moist with warm spices throughout. The topping is cardamom forward and adds texture to each bite. Not only are these muffins delicious, they come together in a couple quick steps. All you need are your hands, whisk, - [Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread/) - This pumpkin chocolate chip bread is probably our most requested recipe. It’s almost a guarantee that whenever we make it, someone asks us for the recipe. It’s so tender, full of pumpkin flavor, and dotted with mini chocolate chips. The little loaves are one of our favorite things about the fall. Every year, right when - [Spicy Garlic Ramen Noodles](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/spicy-garlic-ramen-noodles/) - These garlic ramen noodles are one of the quickest bowls to be emptied on the table. The sauce is garlicky, gingery, and a little spicy. Top with sesame seeds and green onion for added texture and flavor. - [Apple Hand Pies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/apple-hand-pies/) - Apple hand pies are little pockets of flaky dough bursting with apple pie filling - plus they are handheld and personal sized! We shape the little pies like apples for an adorable twist on the classic apple pie. These have a flaky, golden crust and are stuffed with a delicious apple filling. From being delicious - [Espresso Blondies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/espresso-blondies/) - Espresso blondies take all the best parts of a brownie and chocolate chip cookies and combine them into an incredibly delicious bar with a coffee kick. They are soft in the middle, chewy on the outside like a brownie but have the incredible flavor of a chocolate chip cookie. Plus they are incredibly easy to - [Peach Lemon Verbena Fruit Tart](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/peach-lemon-verbena-fruit-tart/) - Fresh, juicy peaches are one of our all-time favorite fruits and when paired with lemon verbena custard and shortbread pastry shell, they turn into one of our all-time favorite desserts. This peach lemon verbena fruit tart starts with a simple, sweet tart that is baked until golden. It is then filled with a lemon verbena - [Lemon Tart](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/lemon-tart/) - This is our absolute favorite lemon tart. The filling is soft and full of lemon flavor that pair perfectly with the shortbread style crust and whipped cream topping. Plus, for this lemon tart, there is no baking required (other than the tart dough) making it an all around staple in our house. The filling of - [Pastelitos with Guava and Cheese](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pastelitos-with-guava-and-cheese/) - Pastelitos are Cuban puff pastries typically filled with guava and cheese. The dough is flaky and golden, stuffed with cream cheese and jammy guava paste. They are sweet, flaky, and fruity. Plus, they use store-bought puff pastry dough, making them incredibly easy to prepare. These delightful treats come together in less than 30 minutes, creating - [Easy Pesto](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pesto/) - You know summer has arrived when you start seeing large bunches of basil dotting the tables of every farmers’ market stalls. We can never resist grabbing a few bunches each time we see them at their peak. The smell is one of our favorite things, and we love adding fresh pesto to everything from pasta - [Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins/) - We have written about our mom’s famous pumpkin chocolate chip bread before. It is pretty much perfect in every way and when baked into muffin form it is no exception. These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are soft, spiced, and packed with mini chocolate chips throughout. Plus, these are a one bowl muffin, so there is - [Pumpkin Pie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pumpkin-pie/) - When we think about pie, especially during the holidays, pumpkin pie may be the most classic of them all. In our family, it’s a well known fact that pumpkin pie will always be a staple during November. Our mom’s birthday falls during this time of year and she always requests a pumpkin pie instead of - [Grandma’s Apple Cake with Cinnamon Browned Butter Cream Cheese Frosting](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/grandmas-apple-cake-with-cinnamon-browned-butter-cream-cheese-frosting/) - This apple cake has large chunks of apple throughout the cinnamon batter. The batter and apple bake up together leaving juicy chunks of apple in each bite - [Matcha Tiramisu Cups](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/matcha-tiramisu-cups/) - We will take tiramisu in just about any form. Although we love the classic coffee version of tiramisu, in this matcha version, we swap out the coffee and chocolate for matcha powder. The matcha soaked lady fingers, creamy mascarpone layer, and slightly bitter matcha powder are just like the classic, but with a matcha twist. - [Banana Pudding with Sea Salt Caramel and Brown Butter Vanilla Wafers](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/banana-pudding-with-sea-salt-caramel-and-brown-butter-vanilla-wafers/) - Banana pudding with sea salt vanilla bean caramel and brown butter vanilla wafers takes the delicious classic to the next level. After making banana pudding this way, we will never go back. Banana pudding is incredible on its own. It created cult followings at spots like Magnolia Bakery, but our version takes banana pudding to - [Spicy Watermelon Margarita](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/spicy-watermelon-margarita/) - A spicy watermelon margarita is officially our drink of the summer. Spicy margaritas are delicious in their own right, (you can’t go wrong with a classic margarita with a little jalapeno and a tajin rim), but when you also add a little bit of watermelon juice, we are entirely sold. It is simple, refreshing, and - [Heirloom Tomato Galette](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/heirloom-tomato-galette/) - This tomato galette has a buttery, flaky crust with a layer of basil pesto and juicy heirloom tomatoes. The all-butter crust is rolled out into a thin layer and then topped with a layer of fresh pesto. After adding the pesto, salted heirloom tomatoes are scattered over top. The crust then gets folded over on - [Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/ham-cheese-puff-pastry/) - Puff pastry, gruyere, and ham make for just about the simplest recipe we have ever written. Although it’s simple, this combination makes a seriously delicious breakfast or appetizer. Golden puff pastry is wrapped around gruyere and ham. We brush egg wash on the outside and sprinkle on a little bit of thyme and everything but - [Cherry Almond Coffee Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cherry-almond-coffee-cake/) - We are of the belief that cherries and almonds are an elite combination. There is something about the nuttiness of almonds that goes so well with fresh, juicy cherries. This coffee cake is no exception to the rule when it comes to the delicious combination of cherries and almonds. The cherry almond coffee cake is - [Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/strawberry-pretzel-cheesecake/) - Our strawberry pretzel cheesecake starts with a classic creamy cheesecake, but instead of a traditional crust, the cheesecake layer sits on a sweet and salty pretzel crust for a little bit of pretzel crunch in every bite. After baking, it gets topped with a fresh strawberry topping. The strawberry layer is made by cooking down - [The Best Chocolate Cake (The Matilda Cake)](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-the-matilda-cake/) - In our household, chocolate cake is synonymous with celebration. Whether it is for a birthday or celebrating accomplishments, this chocolate cake with chocolate ganache icing is the cake that everyone in our house requests. Not only is it incredibly delicious, but the chocolate cake comes together in one bowl. We fondly call this our take - [Pasta Pomodoro Bake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pasta-pomodoro-bake/) - There are few things better than pasta with tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. We kept this pasta super simple by mixing the sauce ingredients and then baking them in the oven. After baking, we add in the al dente pasta, some parmesan, and reserved pasta water. It all gets topped with basil and burrata - [Grandma's Berry Crisp](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/ollaliberry-crisp/) - Our grandma made this crisp every summer. It was one of the things we most looked forward to when we spent summers on the farm. It all started with her freshly picked berries. She grew ollaliberries in the back yard and they made the best filling for this delicious berry crisp. She topped it all - [Chinese Chicken Salad](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chinese-chicken-salad/) - This chinese chicken salad is on repeat in our lunch routine for good reason. It is simple to prep, lasts a few hours in the fridge, and is absolutely delicious. Plus, it is a one bowl meal which when it comes to lunch time is pretty much a must in our book. This salad has - [Fattoush Salad](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/fattoush-salad/) - This fattoush salad is inspired by one of our favorite salads in San Francisco. If you live in San Francisco, you are probably familiar with Blue Barn. Blue Barn is beloved by many for their salads and sandwiches. This particular salad, the fattoush, is one of our favorites. The fattoush is a delicious romaine based - [Tahini Banana Upside Down Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/tahini-banana-upside-down-cake/) - This Tahini Banana Upside Down Cake is a twist on the classic upside down cake. With caramelized bananas on the top and a moist banana cake underneath, this dessert is packed with banana flavor. It combines the best of two of our favorite banana desserts: bananas foster and fluffy banana cake. With a caramelized banana - [Brazilian Carrot Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/brazilian-carrot-cake/) - Carrot cake is one of our top recipes on the blog, and although we absolutely love our mom’s traditional carrot cake, there is another carrot cake recipe that holds a special place in our heart. One of our neighbors growing up was Brazilian, and she always used to make this carrot cake. Although at first - [Truffle Crispy Potato Wedges](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/truffle-crispy-potato-wedges/) - These truffle crispy potato wedges are a perfect combination of fluffy on the inside and perfectly crispy and golden on the outside. We have truly mastered the art of baking crispy potatoes in the oven. There is no frying needed to create the perfect, crunchy potatoes every time. After baking, we add chives, parmesan cheese - [Libby's Cheesecake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/libbys-cheesecake/) - Our Grandma Libby is the person we have to thank for many of our favorite recipes and techniques in the kitchen. She was famous for so many things, but this thick, creamy New York style cheesecake was always one of our favorites. The cheesecake starts with a golden lemon zest scented crust. The crust is - [Raspberry Crumb Muffins](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/raspberry-crumb-muffins/) - When it comes to muffins, we love a classic blueberry muffin, but growing up our mom made these bakery style raspberry crumb muffins and we may love a raspberry muffin even more than the classic blueberry. Don’t get us wrong, we still love a classic blueberry, but these raspberry muffins are absolutely delicious. The soft - [Marble Banana Bread](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/marble-banana-bread/) - When you can’t decide between chocolate and classic banana bread, why not have both? This marble banana bread combines both for a beautiful marble loaf. - [Burrata and Prosciutto sandwich](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/burrata-and-prosciutto-sandwich/) - This roasted red pepper, burrata, and prosciutto sandwich is our current sandwich fixation for good reason. It is easy to make and insanely delicious. - [Peanut Butter Rice Krispies with Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/peanut-butter-rice-krispies-with-chocolate-peanut-butter-topping/) - Peanut butter and chocolate are one of our all-time favorite combinations, but combine that with rice krispies and you have a seriously delicious no-bake dessert. These peanut butter rice krispies have 2 layers. The bottom layer is a marshmallow rice krispie treat mixed with peanut butter. The top layer is a chocolate, peanut butter mixture - [Cherry Toffee Oatmeal Cookies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cherry-toffee-oatmeal-cookies/) - Throw toffee and dried cherries into just about anything and we are in, and these cherry toffee oatmeal cookies are no exception. It is a classic, sweet brown sugar cookie dough with oats folded in. But instead of stopping at the oats… we add dried cherries and toffee for the perfect chewy and crunchy textures. - [Artichoke Hearts with Herb Gremolata](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/artichoke-hearts-with-herb-gremolata/) - Artichokes are one of our favorite things of all time. Although we will eat an artichoke in pretty much any form, there is nothing better than a restaurant-prepared artichoke. At restaurants, we see them prepared in two main ways: whole (steamed or grilled with dipping sauce for the leaves) or prepared tapas-style so that only - [Blueberry Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/blueberry-coffee-cake-with-crumble-topping/) - When it comes to coffee cake, there is nothing like blueberry coffee cake. Tender buttermilk cake studded with juicy blueberries & topped with brown sugar crumb - [Carbone Rigatoni](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/carbone-rigatoni/) - There is a reason the Carbone rigatoni is so famous. It’s creamy, spicy, and one of the best bowls of pasta to dig a fork into. The only problem is you have to find yourself in New York with a reservation in order to snag a bowl. We are too addicted to this pasta to - [Fluffy Rolls with Flaky Salt](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/fluffy-rolls-with-flaky-salt/) - Fluffy, steamy, warm rolls will make anyone rethink the bread on the table just being an afterthought. These rolls are deserving of the center spot on any table. They are soft, fluffy, and will make you realize just how simple bread baking can be. Tips for the perfect fluffy rolls Fluffy roll ingredients Steps for - [Peanut Butter Chocolate Ganache Cookie Bars](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/peanut-butter-chocolate-ganache-cookie-bars/) - Peanut butter and chocolate are a combination like no other. Although much more underrated, cookie bars and ganache are also an incredible combo… and when the two combos meet, one of our favorite desserts is created: peanut butter chocolate ganache cookie bars. Tips for the perfect peanut butter bars Chocolate Ganache Peanut Butter Bar Ingredient - [Carrot Cake Cupcakes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/carrot-cake-cupcakes/) - Our mom’s carrot cake is one of the most popular recipes on the site, so we made this cupcake version which is based on the same delicious original version. The cake is made with shredded carrots, spices, and the secret ingredient-pineapple. The carrot cake cupcakes are topped with a cream cheese icing, because what is - [Rosemary Focaccia](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/rosemary-focaccia/) - Focaccia bread is a traditional Italian bread with a fluffy texture and crunchy exterior. With just a few ingredients and steps, focaccia bread can be made from scratch. - [Grilled Artichokes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/grilled-artichokes/) - Artichokes have a reputation for being difficult to work with. From pokey leaves to feathery interiors, they are not the most approachable vegetable. To transform this flower to a delicious appetizer, we have a few tips on how to prepare the best grilled artichokes. We promise they are easier than you think and well worth - [Pie Dough](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/pie-dough/) - Pie dough is one of those things our grandma taught us to always make from scratch. She would make pie dough most days that we were with her. From laying it on top of a boysenberry crisp to lining it in the bottom of a dutch crumb apple pie, she was always mixing, rolling, and - [Vanilla Bean Sea Salt Caramel](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/vanilla-bean-sea-salt-caramel/) - We use this vanilla bean sea salt caramel just about anywhere we can put it. We first started making it for banana and coconut cream pies. In the cream pies there is a thin layer of this caramel that sits on top of the chocolate lined crust. The caramel adds a richness and flavor that - [Lemon Loaf](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/lemon-loaf/) - This lemon loaf is so simple, bursting with lemon flavor, and the perfect treat to have around for just about any occasion. The loaf itself is tender and moist. When it is broken apart, each piece breaks softly without crumbling. The loaf is extra lemony from the infusion of the lemon soak after it is - [Brown Butter Toffee Blondies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/brown-butter-toffee-blondies/) - These brown butter toffee blondies are chocolate chip cookie bars packed with nutty, toffee flavor. They are sweet, nostalgic, and bring all the best parts of a chocolate chip cookie into a bar form. Tips for the Best Brown Butter Toffee Blondies: Ingredient Notes: Browning Butter: Making the Brown Butter Toffee Blondies Dough: The Key - [Blueberry Crumb Muffins](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/blueberry-crumb-muffins/) - Blueberry muffins have a special place in our heart. Most weekend mornings growing up, our mom brought out her big yellow bowl and made a batch of these delicious blueberry muffins. The muffins are tender and filled with juicy blueberries. Plus, we have started adding this brown sugar crumble topping which makes the muffins out - [Banana Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/banana-cake-with-brown-butter-cream-cheese-icing/) - This banana cake takes all the best parts of banana bread and combines it with the fluffiness and lightness of a cake. The banana cake is soft and tender and filled with banana flavor. To top it all off, we use quite possibly our favorite icing of all time - a brown butter cream cheese - [German Chocolate Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/german-chocolate-brownies/) - These german chocolate brownies are the perfect mix of fudgy, chewy, crinkle top brownies and sticky, caramel, coconut topping. They are the best german chocolate brownies. - [Stovetop Mac and Cheese](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/stovetop-mac-and-cheese/) - This mac and cheese is perfectly creamy and cheesy and can be made on the stovetop in about 15 minutes. Just like the boxed variety we had as kids, this mac and cheese is creamy, delicious, and comes together in just a few minutes. Although the boxed version holds a near and dear place in - [Sour Cream Chocolate Loaf Cake](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/sour-cream-chocolate-loaf-cake/) - This sour cream chocolate loaf cake is affectionately called a brownie loaf cake in our house. It is all the best parts of a brownie and a quick bread rolled into one. If our love of quick breads was not apparent through our pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe or our banana bread recipe or the - [Cookies and Cream Cupcakes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cookies-and-cream-cupcakes/) - Cookies and cream cupcakes with a chocolate ganache core and oreo crust. The name of these pretty much says it all, but these cookies and cream cupcakes are pretty much heaven in a mini cake. Since we love our chocolate cake with cookies and cream icing, we wanted to do a play on one of - [Chocolate Lava Cakes For Two](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-lava-cakes/) - Lava cakes are soft in the center and surrounded by tender chocolate cake. They live up to their name with a core that is like molten lava - warm, gooey and delicious. These appear on countless restaurant menus for good reason, but are quick and simple to make at home. Tips for chocolate lava cakes: - [Banana Crumb Muffins](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/banana-crumb-muffins/) - Banana crumb muffins with cinnamon brown sugar crumble and vanilla bean glaze are coffee cake meets banana bread. They are the best of both baked goods rolled into one. These muffins have both the fluffy, light texture of a coffee cake and the flavor of a banana bread. The cinnamon brown sugar crumble is the - [Valentine's Rice Krispies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/valentines-rice-krispies/) - Heart shaped Valentine’s rice krispies are an annual tradition in our house. They are simple to make, delicious, and the perfect Valentine’s treat. We have mentioned this before, but will mention it again, our mom is the queen of rice krispies and Valentine’s day is no exception. Instead of passing out the candy boxes on - [Kale Salad with Breadcrumbs](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/kale-salad-with-breadcrumbs/) - You know those salads that you crave, the ones you want time and time again. For us, this kale salad with breadcrumbs is at the top of that repeat list. The salad is garlicky, lemony, and packed with parmesan. The garlic toasted bread crumbs poured over top add texture and flavor. From the salad to - [Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-icing/) - Our grandma’s holiday cinnamon roll recipe is one of our favorite recipes to this day. Layers of soft, fluffy milk dough are rolled with butter, sugar, and cinnamon to make the perfect cinnamon roll. In case you need any more reason to love these, we top them with a vanilla bean cream cheese frosting. When - [Buttermilk Kitchen's Buttermilk Biscuits](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/buttermilk-kitchens-buttermilk-biscuits/) - These are soft centered, crispy edged buttermilk biscuits. They are unevenly scooped onto a pan, creating perfect little nooks and crannies for butter and jam. - [Chocolate Chip Banana Bread](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-chip-banana-bread/) - When it comes to banana bread recipes, this one is our very favorite. The loaf is tender and filled with banana flavor and chocolate chips scattered throughout. - [Chocolate Toffee Popcorn](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-toffee-popcorn/) - This is our favorite dark chocolate toffee popcorn with sea salt and almonds. This popcorn is the best of both worlds and pleases both savory and sweet lovers! - [Iced Snowman Cookies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/iced-snowman-cookies/) - These iced snowman cookies are golden and soft in the center. Each cookie is coated in a generous layer of vanilla glaze and detailed with chocolate markings. - [Rosemary Beef Tenderloin](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/rosemary-beef-tenderloin/) - There’s something about the smell of baking a beef tenderloin during the holidays. In our house, we sear the beef and top it with butter and rosemary. While the tenderloin bakes, our entire house begins to smell like rosemary. That scent of warmed rosemary will forever remind us of the holidays. This beef tenderloin is simple, - [Sourdough Focaccia](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/sourdough-focaccia/) - When we were young, for special occasions, our parents took us to the same restaurant. It was one of our favorite places because there was a croquet court outside. Yes, the food was great too but let's be honest as kids, we were far more concerned with the grassy outside game than the menu. Despite - [Spicy Rigatoni with Sausage](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/spicy-rigatoni/) - This spicy rigatoni is hearty, filled with noodles, chunks of sausage, and so much more. The flavors are warming and a little bit spicy. - [Oreo Peanut Butter Cookie Bars](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/oreo-peanut-butter-cookie-bars/) - The perfect combination of creamy peanut butter and crunchy Oreos create the soft, melt-in-your-mouth Oreo Peanut Butter Cookie Bars. These bars are easy to make, perfect for almost any occasion, and guaranteed way to satisfy any chocolate and peanut butter craving. Whether you are a peanut butter lover, an Oreo fan, or just someone who - [Thin Mint Brownies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/thin-mint-brownies/) - Although we love a classic brownie, when it comes to twists on the classic, nothing beats the combination of chocolate and mint. If you're a chocolate and mint lover, then you're in for a treat with these delicious Thin Mint Brownies. These incredible brownies are the perfect blend of fudgy brownie and the irresistible flavor - [S'mores Cookies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/smores-cookies/) - Gooey marshmallow center, chunks of graham cracker, melted chocolate, and a chewy double chocolate cookie, creates the perfect s’mores cookies every time. - [Cherry Pie Bars with Crumble and Vanilla Glaze](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cherry-pie-bars-with-crumble-and-vanilla-glaze/) - In these bars, we combined two of our favorite things-shortbread and cherry pie to create cherry pie bars with shortbread cookie crust. - [Hojicha Crème Brûlée](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/hojicha-creme-brulee/) - Hojicha meets crème brûlée for the best hojicha crème brûlée we have ever had. The roasted green tea flavor is perfect with the creamy custard and caramelized sugar top. - [Chocolate Almond Croissants](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chocolate-almond-croissants/) - Flaky croissant dough, almond filling and dark chocolate…Just describing these affirms our belief there is nothing better than fresh chocolate almond croissants - [Brownie Sea-Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/brownie-sea-salted-caramel-ice-cream-sandwich/) - Ice cream, brownies, and vanilla bean sea salt caramel make the perfect match in this Brownie Sea-Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich. The two layers of brownie cookies have a layer of sea salt vanilla bean caramel and caramel swirl ice cream in between. The brownie layers are soft and fudgy, while the center is creamy - [Mom's Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-icing/) - This carrot cake is moist, lightly spiced, and topped with cream cheese icing. There is a reason our mom made is again and again and it remains a favorite tod - [Cacio e Uova](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/cacio-e-uova/) - We can't get enough of the creamy texture, satisfying crunch, and incredible flavor of this Cacio e Uova with garlic bread crumbs. - [Brown Butter Chai Spice Banana Bread](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/brown-butter-chai-spice-banana-bread/) - Vanana bread with chai spices and brown butter for the ultimate chai spice banana bread. We also add chocolate chips for banana bread that is heaven in a bite. - [Peanut Crunch Salad](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/peanut-crunch-salad/) - Peanut crunch salad combines so many textures and colors (along with a peanut dressing that is seriously addicting) for the perfect salad. - [Crème Brûlée](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/creme-brulee/) - Crème Brûlée is elegant and simple at the same time. It’s one of those desserts where the ingredient list is so short but so good. When it comes to cream, vanilla, eggs, and a little bit of sugar, not much more is needed to make the perfect dessert. The burnt sugar is the “icing on - [Chewy Gingersnaps](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/chewy-gingersnaps/) - These gingersnaps are soft and chewy in the center and slightly crisp on the outside. Each bite is chewy, soft, and filled with warm winter spices. - [Mint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/mint-chocolate-crinkle-cookies/) - The mint chocolate crinkle cookies are full of chocolate and mint flavor. They are the perfect cross between a brownie and cookie. - [Sticky Pecan Rolls](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/sticky-pecan-rolls/) - These pecan rolls are one of our favorite traditions all year. The rolls are soft and each bite is filled with cinnamon and sugar rolled throughout. - [Creamy Mashed Potatoes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/creamy-mashed-potatoes/) - In our family, we always divvy out the tasks for the Thanksgiving meal. The divvying starts with writing out the long list of dishes that will comprise our Thanksgiving feast. Once this list is made, names are assigned to each dish. Mashed potatoes are always one of the last dishes assigned. They are like the - [Mac and Cheese](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/mac-and-cheese/) - Mac and cheese is one of our family’s favorites. For years, we have made it during the holidays so it is a tradition to serve this in our household. This is the best mac and cheese there is filled with melted cheese, crispy bread crumb topping, and curly noodles throughout. We never miss making this - [Balsamic Brussels Sprouts](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/balsamic-brussels-sprouts/) - These are the perfect roasted brussels sprouts with pomegranate, balsamic, and parmesan, the outside is crispy and golden, and the inside should be tender. - [Compound Butter](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/compound-butter/) - Butter is one of those things you don’t think could be made any more perfect. It’s smooth, creamy, and especially delicious when smeared on a piece of bread. There’s a reason as kids on multiple occasions we were caught eating it straight out of the butter dish with our little fingers. Butter makes just about - [Broccoli Pesto](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/broccoli-pesto/) - This broccoli pesto is full of bright flavors from the mint and lemon with heat from the garlic. It is all balanced by the nutty pistachios and olive oil. - [Scalloped Potatoes](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/scalloped-potatoes/) - These scalloped potatoes are soft, creamy, cheesy, and a little crusty on the edges. They are the perfect holiday table side and a bite you won’t want to miss! - [Beet Salad with Whipped Goat Cheese and Pistachios](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/beet-salad/) - This beet salad is on a bed of soft creamy goat cheese with beets and peppery arugula dressed in a blood orange vinaigrette and topped with herbs for freshness. - [Crispy Cauliflower with Calabrian Chili Mayo](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/crispy-cauliflower/) - There is something about cauliflower when it is roasted. The sugars in the cauliflower begin to caramelize and each nook and cranny turns golden brown. The cauliflower is crispy and golden in all corners and the originally hard florets are transformed into soft, crispy pieces of heaven. When served alongside a Calabrian chili dip, they - [Sourdough Stuffing](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/sourdough-stuffing/) - Throughout the year when we have extra odds and ends of sourdough bread, we slice it and store it in plastic baggies in the freezer. This makes for a perfect piece of toast whenever we need it. Simply pop the sliced, frozen piece of bread into the toaster and toast for a few more seconds - [Green Beans with Garlic Bread Crumbs](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/green-beans-with-garlic-bread-crumbs/) - When it comes to Thanksgiving sides, we almost always have a version of green beans on our table. We admit, when we hear Thanksgiving and green beans in the same sentence, our mind immediately goes to green bean casserole. We did not grow up with green bean casserole, so in our minds green beans are - [Strawberry Smoothie](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/strawberry-smoothie/) - Over the years, we have perfected smoothies, especially the strawberry smoothie. These smoothies are delicious and keep you full, making the perfect breakfast. - [Sticky Shortbread Nut Bars](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/sticky-shortbread-nut-bars/) - These sticky shortbread nut bars have everything we are looking for in a dessert. They are buttery, chocolatey, and topped with a soft caramel-like filling. - [Toffee with Dark Chocolate and Almonds](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/toffee-with-dark-chocolate-and-almonds/) - Mom’s toffee is the best you will ever have. It is golden and caramel colored in the center and covered in dark chocolate and roasted, chopped almonds. - [Egg Souffle](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/egg-souffle/) - Each Christmas, we love making and serving this delicious egg souffle. It has so much flavor and texture from the parmesan crust while remaining soft inside. - [Winter Kale Salad](https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/winter-kale-salad/) - This kale salad is the best. The kale is ribboned with balsamic and olive oil. 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