Kate Dean

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Writer, baker, picture taker at i heart eating. Love #baking and sharing #recipes.

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Caprese Pasta Salad

1 week ago | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

This easy Caprese Pasta Salad is packed with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil all tossed in a creamy homemade balsamic dressing. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect make-ahead dish for potlucks, picnics, or busy weeknights.
Blackberry Cobbler

2 weeks ago | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

This easy Blackberry Cobbler is made with juicy, fresh blackberries and is topped with a soft, cake-like cobbler topping. It's a simple, old-fashioned dessert that's a great way to use up seasonal blackberries. There's something undeniably comforting about a warm fruit cobbler, and this Blackberry Cobbler is one of the easiest (and most satisfying) summer desserts you can make. Fresh blackberries bubble up beneath a golden, cake-like topping that has just the right amount of sweetness.
Coconut Rice Pudding

2 weeks ago | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

How to make coconut rice puddingHere you'll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below. Step 1: Combine the milk, coconut milk, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't boil over. Step 2: Stir in the rice and allow it to simmer over medium-low heat until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Step 3: In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg.
Small Batch Banana Muffins (1 Banana Muffins)

1 month ago | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

How to make small batch banana muffinsHere you'll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease every other cup of a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. Step 2: Melt the butter until about 90% melted in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Whisk until completely melted. You don't want the butter to be hot and sizzling because it can give you greasy muffins.
Homemade Toffee Recipe

Dec 20, 2023 | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

This homemade toffee recipe makes rich, buttery toffee with almost no work! This easy English toffee recipe makes tasty toffee with just 4 simple ingredients. This easy English toffee recipe is one of my family’s favorite holiday treats! The candy has a layer of rich toffee sandwiched in between layers of chopped almonds and semisweet chocolate. This buttery toffee recipe makes a tasty treat that’s perfect for snacking on or for sharing.
Christmas Kiss Cookies

Dec 20, 2023 | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

Christmas kiss cookies are soft chocolate cookies that are rolled in Christmas sprinkles and topped with a Hershey kiss. These easy Christmas cookies are as tasty as they are colorful! Christmas Kiss Cookies make a delightful addition to any Christmas cookie platter! These soft chocolate cookies are rolled in festive sprinkles and then topped with a Hershey’s Kiss. This recipe is easy to follow, even for novice bakers, and requires only a handful of pantry staples.
Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Dec 20, 2023 | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

Christmas tree cupcakes are tender vanilla cupcakes topped with green buttercream “trees”. These easy Christmas cupcakes are as tasty as they are festive!Christmas is a time for celebration, family, and of course, delicious food. And what better way to spread holiday cheer than with these delightful Christmas tree cupcakes? The base of these cupcakes is a moist and tender vanilla cupcake. The cupcakes are the perfect canvas for the festive green buttercream “trees” that adorn them.
Royal Icing Recipe

Dec 20, 2023 | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

This royal icing recipe is an easy icing recipe that’s perfect for use in decorating sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, and more!Royal icing is a versatile and impressive edible decoration that can transform baked goods into stunning works of art. With just a few simple ingredients, meringue powder, powdered sugar, and warm water, you can easily create royal icing for decorating cookies and other treats.
Gingerbread Men Recipe

Dec 20, 2023 | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

This gingerbread men recipe makes classic cut out gingerbread men cookies. This simple recipe takes minimal prep to make, and the gingerbread men make a tasty addition to any cookie tray. Embrace the holiday spirit and fill your kitchen with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked gingerbread men cookies! These classic treats are not just delicious, they’re also surprisingly simple to make.
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Dec 20, 2023 | ihearteating.com | Kate Dean

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Microwave the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds. Butter should mostly melted. Whisk the butter until it is completely melted. Add the sugars; mix until well-combined. Stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and egg until incorporated. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Please read the recipe note about properly measuring flour. Mix dough until just combined.