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Savory Dishes

  • Slow cooked chuck ragù sauce served with papardelle, pasta, and styled on a rustic table.

    Slow Cooked Chuck Ragù

    March 31, 2026marissajmakes
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  • Tomato and Peach Panzanella

    August 21, 2025marissajmakes
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  • A slice of chicken, veggie, and mushroom pot pie, styled on a cozy and rustic background surrounded by scattered ingredients.

    Winter Veg Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie

    February 6, 2025marissajmakes
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  • A bowl of roasted tomato soup, drizzled with creme fraiche and topped with sourdough croutons.

    Roasted Heirloom Tomato and Sweet Pepper Soup

    October 22, 2024marissajmakes
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  • Ravioli with Ricotta and Herb Filling

    February 13, 2024marissajmakes
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Happy autumn 🩷

I made these buns a few years ago now and wasn’t quite happy with the recipe… maybe this year is the year that I finally perfect them! 😅

Happy Tuesday, my dearest friends!
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#dinnerrolls #pumpkins #fallmood #fallbaking #pumpkinrolls

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Happy autumn 🩷

I made these buns a few years ago now and wasn’t quite happy with the recipe… maybe this year is the year that I finally perfect them! 😅 

Happy Tuesday, my dearest friends!
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#dinnerrolls #pumpkins #fallmood #fallbaking #pumpkinrolls

Dreaming up some apple desserts 🥰 What should I bake first?

I’m settling into my new horse owner routine, and I’m excited to get back into baking next week! I’m so excited for fall baking, I can’t decide where to start 🤭 Happy Thursday, my dearest friends!
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#appletart #appleseason #fallbaking #easybaking #fallvibes

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Dreaming up some apple desserts 🥰 What should I bake first?

I’m settling into my new horse owner routine, and I’m excited to get back into baking next week! I’m so excited for fall baking, I can’t decide where to start 🤭 Happy Thursday, my dearest friends!
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#appletart #appleseason #fallbaking #easybaking #fallvibes

Thinking it’s about time to bake up some more sourdough now that the heatwave is finally over 🙂‍↕️ Give me alllllll the cozy baking vibes!

Happy monday, my dear friends 🩷

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread #fallbaking #cozybakes

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Thinking it’s about time to bake up some more sourdough now that the heatwave is finally over 🙂‍↕️ Give me alllllll the cozy baking vibes!

Happy monday, my dear friends 🩷

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread #fallbaking #cozybakes

Apple spice cake with brown butter buttercream and caramel 🫶🏻

From the archives, but still a favorite 🥰 We’re at the (hopefully) tail end of yet another heatwave, but I’m dreaming of alllll the cozy fall recipes. Are you still holding on to summer, or are you in fall mode?

Recipe for this cake is in my stories, and you can also find it if you scroll back in my reels. Happy Thursday, my dear friends 🩷

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#cakesofinstagram #fallbaking #applecake #cakerecipe #brownbutter

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Apple spice cake with brown butter buttercream and caramel 🫶🏻

From the archives, but still a favorite 🥰 We’re at the (hopefully) tail end of yet another heatwave, but I’m dreaming of alllll the cozy fall recipes. Are you still holding on to summer, or are you in fall mode?

Recipe for this cake is in my stories, and you can also find it if you scroll back in my reels. Happy Thursday, my dear friends 🩷

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#cakesofinstagram #fallbaking #applecake #cakerecipe #brownbutter

What are you baking today? 🥰

We had quite a rainstorm yesterday here in LA, which is unusual for this time of year. And now it’s back to being hot… and humid (also unusual). One of these days I’ll get my oven back on for some baking! 🫠

In the meantime, the recipe for this honeynut squash Bundt cake with maple icing is on the blog archives. Happy Monday, my dear friends!
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#bundtcake #bundtcakes #easybaking #cakerecipe #fallbaking

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What are you baking today? 🥰

We had quite a rainstorm yesterday here in LA, which is unusual for this time of year. And now it’s back to being hot… and humid (also unusual). One of these days I’ll get my oven back on for some baking! 🫠

In the meantime, the recipe for this honeynut squash Bundt cake with maple icing is on the blog archives. Happy Monday, my dear friends!
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#bundtcake #bundtcakes #easybaking #cakerecipe #fallbaking

Fall baking loading… 🙂‍↕️

My brain is filled with pumpkin and apple 😂 I’m so happy it’s finally cooling down a bit here in LA so I can get started on all things autumn!

Happy Friday, my dear friends 🩷
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#fallbaking #autumniscoming #fallharvest #cakesofinstagram #pumpkinseason

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Fall baking loading… 🙂‍↕️

My brain is filled with pumpkin and apple 😂 I’m so happy it’s finally cooling down a bit here in LA so I can get started on all things autumn!

Happy Friday, my dear friends 🩷
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#fallbaking #autumniscoming #fallharvest #cakesofinstagram #pumpkinseason

Herby cream cheese and veggie tarts 🫶🏻

Celebrating the end of August with some summery little tarts that make a perfect grab and go snack. Store bought puff pastry makes these super simple, and you can use whatever herbs and veggies you have on hand. Ingredients below, and swipe ⏩ for the recipe method. Happy Monday, my dear friends 🩷

Makes 12 tarts

Ingredients:
-2 sheets of puff pastry
-1 egg beaten with water

For the filling:
-8oz block of cream cheese, at room temp
-about 1/3c crumbled feta
-about 1/3c finely grated Parmesan
-about 1/2c finely chopped herbs (I used dill, chives, and parsley)
-thinly sliced tomatoes and zucchini
-salt and pepper to taste

Swipe for the instructions! ⏩

#easyrecipe #tomatotart #zucchinitart #veggietart #summerrecipes

Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions. Lightly roll out on a lightly floured surface, and cut into 6 even pieces. Score a square in each, leaving about a 1/4-1/2” border (see photo for visual). Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a bowl, thoroughly combine all of the cream cheese filling ingredients and season lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Using an offset spatula or spoon, add about 1-2tbsp to each pastry square, leaving the border we scored clear.

Meanwhile, thinly slice your tomatoes and zucchini. Thoroughly pat them dry on both sides to remove excess moisture.

Arrange the veggie slices on top of the cream cheese, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Egg wash the pastry border, and place the tarts on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Repeat with the other sheet of pastry.

Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden. Garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy at room temperature or warmed. Store in the fridge, wrapped well, for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

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Herby cream cheese and veggie tarts 🫶🏻

Celebrating the end of August with some summery little tarts that make a perfect grab and go snack. Store bought puff pastry makes these super simple, and you can use whatever herbs and veggies you have on hand. Ingredients below, and swipe ⏩ for the recipe method. Happy Monday, my dear friends 🩷

Makes 12 tarts 

Ingredients:
-2 sheets of puff pastry 
-1 egg beaten with water 

For the filling: 
-8oz block of cream cheese, at room temp
-about 1/3c crumbled feta
-about 1/3c finely grated Parmesan 
-about 1/2c finely chopped herbs (I used dill, chives, and parsley)
-thinly sliced tomatoes and zucchini 
-salt and pepper to taste 

Swipe for the instructions! ⏩

#easyrecipe #tomatotart #zucchinitart #veggietart #summerrecipes

Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions. Lightly roll out on a lightly floured surface, and cut into 6 even pieces. Score a square in each, leaving about a 1/4-1/2” border (see photo for visual). Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a bowl, thoroughly combine all of the cream cheese filling ingredients and season lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Using an offset spatula or spoon, add about 1-2tbsp to each pastry square, leaving the border we scored clear. 

Meanwhile, thinly slice your tomatoes and zucchini. Thoroughly pat them dry on both sides to remove excess moisture.

Arrange the veggie slices on top of the cream cheese, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Egg wash the pastry border, and place the tarts on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Repeat with the other sheet of pastry.

Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden. Garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy at room temperature or warmed. Store in the fridge, wrapped well, for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Caramelized banana cake with brown butter and hazelnuts 🫶🏻

I have a whole stash of overripe bananas in my freezer just for the purpose of making this cake. I know I always say this about my recipes, but this one is truly one of my favorites and I usually end up making it several times back to back. This cake takes the idea of banana bread to the next level by deepening the complexity of flavors through the caramelized bananas, brown butter, and ground hazelnuts. The extra steps are SO worth the payoff, I promise! You can find the recipe on the blog archives, and it will be on my substack soon once I’m caught up adding older recipes. Happy baking, and happy monday my dear friends! 🥰

#bananacake #bananabread #cakerecipe #autumnbaking #cozybaking

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Caramelized banana cake with brown butter and hazelnuts 🫶🏻

I have a whole stash of overripe bananas in my freezer just for the purpose of making this cake. I know I always say this about my recipes, but this one is truly one of my favorites and I usually end up making it several times back to back. This cake takes the idea of banana bread to the next level by deepening the complexity of flavors through the caramelized bananas, brown butter, and ground hazelnuts. The extra steps are SO worth the payoff, I promise! You can find the recipe on the blog archives, and it will be on my substack soon once I’m caught up adding older recipes. Happy baking, and happy monday my dear friends! 🥰

#bananacake #bananabread #cakerecipe #autumnbaking #cozybaking

Soaking up the last of the summer flavors 🥰

New recipe coming to you soon! I hope you’re having a wonderful week, my dear friends. Happy Wednesday 🩷
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#tomatoes #heirloomtomatoes #tomatoseason #summerproduce #summerrecipes

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Soaking up the last of the summer flavors 🥰 

New recipe coming to you soon! I hope you’re having a wonderful week, my dear friends. Happy Wednesday 🩷
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#tomatoes #heirloomtomatoes #tomatoseason #summerproduce #summerrecipes

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