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Ultra Crispy and Buttery Yeast Waffles
I took a quick trip to LA last weekend and I found out that the vintage All-American breakfast diner scene is hotter than ever. I’m here for it and I had to recreate a perfect waffle you can make at home that is even better than a restaurant. This is not only just as good as anything you can get at a restaurant, it’s the best waffle I’ve ever tasted. All you need is a waffle iron and they’re actually pretty inexpensive. Here’s mine: https://amzn.to/4pbESW1 deep buttery flavor
Elizabeth Wescott
7 days ago2 min read


Drake’s Hollywood Inspired Strawberry Cake
When I saw this gorgeous cake circulate on social media, I had to recreate it for Christmas. It’s too beautiful to resist and absolutely delicious . I used a cake ring and acetate to form and stack the layers but you don’t have to! Here’s a n ultra-decadent strawberry cake inspired by the famous Drake’s Hollywood strawberry cake — soft pink layers, real strawberry flavor (not artificial), and a lush strawberry buttercream. Gorgeous vibrant red and perfect for the holidays T
Elizabeth Wescott
Dec 27, 20252 min read


My Thanksgiving 2025 Menu and Dinner Prep Plan
Your Beautiful 2025 Thanksgiving Dinner Guide A Cozy, Elegant Feast to Celebrate the Season I have spent a lot of years reveling in Thanksgiving chaos and secretly loving the insanity of it. But now that I’m older the wild days are behind me so peace and organization are taking the lead (thankfully). Here’s my guide with my favorite family recipes and a timeline to help you out together a delicious and cozy Thanksgiving feast. All of my recipes here are great, tried and true.
Elizabeth Wescott
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Double Chocolate Chess Pie
Rich chocolate custard, crackly top, and a silky ganache layer nestled between filling and crust. Insanely chocolatey and decadent. This is for the chocolate lover at Thanksgiving. Don't forget to sprinkle with flakey sea salt. Double Chocolate Chess Pie with Silky Ganache Layer Thick decorative crust • Ganache base • Crackly sugar top Extra Buttery Pie Crust Ingredients (1 deep-dish 9-inch crust) 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp fine sea salt 1 cup (226g) cold unsalt
Elizabeth Wescott
Nov 17, 20252 min read


English Toffee Pumpkin Pie
Creamy pumpkin custard + soft toffee layer + buttery crust This might be my most favorite pumpkin pie of all time. The soft toffee layer paired with the light pumpkin custard makes for a truly special pumpkin pie. Not to mention the extra flakey buttery pie crust. Try it this year and I'll bet you anything, you'll get raves all around. Layers of deliciousness Ingredients For the Crust 2 1/3 (300g) cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp fine salt 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, cold a
Elizabeth Wescott
Nov 17, 20253 min read


How to Make Rolled Buttercream or “Buttercream Dough”
Shop all of my favorite cookie tools on my Amazon Storefront! Click the link below 👇🏼 Here’s a perfect rolled buttercream recipe that works so well for decorating cookies or sheet cakes so easily! It’s soft, pliable, and tastes much better than traditional fondant — buttery, sweet, and slightly creamy. Rolled Buttercream Ingredients 2.2 lb (1 kg) powdered sugar , sifted 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter , room temperature 1 cup (320 g) light corn syrup 2 tsp pure va
Elizabeth Wescott
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Thick and Chewy Brown- Butter Gingerbread Cookies
I set out to accomplish a delicious chewy, soft and flavorful gingerbread that you won’t get sick of, and mission accomplished! These are the best gingerbread cookies I’ve ever had or made in my life and I’ve had a lot. Perfectly nutty sweet and spicy. Trust me you won’t be disappointed! The ingredient list might scare you but trust me, that’s what makes these so flavor complex. You may need to empty out half of your cabinets to make these but they’re so worth it. Bonus is th
Elizabeth Wescott
Nov 10, 20254 min read


No-Spread Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Here’s a no-spread sugar cookie recipe that’s perfect for cut-outs and decorating. These cookies bake up smooth, flat, and hold their edges beautifully — ideal for royal icing, buttercream, or fondant decorations. No-Spread Sugar Cookies (Perfect for Decorating) Yield: ~12 medium cookies (3/8 inch thick) Prep Time: 20 min Chill Time: 30–60 min Bake Time: 10–12 min Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter , softened at room temperature 1 cup (200 g) granulated s
Elizabeth Wescott
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Chocolate Dipped Candy Apples
Disney caramel apples at home! https://amzn.to/42RAymJ - Here’s my link for chocolate! This is my caramel recipe to generously coat 26 medium apples (about 2¼× the original batch). This scaling keeps the proportions ideal for dipping — rich, glossy, and not overly thick. 🍎 Caramel for 26 Candy Apples Yield: enough to coat 26 medium apples Cook Time: ~30 minutes Total Time: ~50 minutes Ingredients * 4½ cups (900 g) granulated sugar * 1¼ cups (300 mL) light corn syrup * 1¼ cu
Elizabeth Wescott
Oct 20, 20252 min read
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