easy baking

  • a flatlay photo of a peach cobbler, styled in a large white pie dish and surrounded by zinnias and peaches

    Classic Peach Cobbler

    August 9, 2023marissajmakes

    Late summertime is when my diet becomes 90% peaches. My favorite peach variety is O’ Henry: these freestone peaches are big, beautiful, flavorful, and perfect for a classic peach cobbler. I love making cobbler because it’s a simple but delicious dessert, and it’s a wonderful way to use up the abundance of wonderful stone fruit that…

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  • apricot and lavender scones, covered in icing and edible flowers, styled with apricots and peonies on a stone surface

    Apricot and Lavender Scones

    June 20, 2023marissajmakes

    Apricots are one of my favorite stone fruits to bake with, and I just love combining fruits with floral flavors like lavender. These apricot and lavender scones come together super easily with no special equipment. Scones tend to get a bit of a bad rep for being dry and bland, but these are perfectly tender, and…

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  • Olive and lemon focaccia styled on a green backdrop with lemons and olives scattered around.

    Easy Olive and Lemon Focaccia

    May 30, 2023marissajmakes

    Bread is one of my favorite things to bake. I actually started baking by hopping on the sourdough train back in 2020, and managed to stick with it. However, making bread and working with yeast can be very intimidating at first. This easy olive and lemon focaccia is the perfect way to start getting confident in…

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  • Raspberry jam rolls in a cast iron skillet, topped with raspberry cream cheese frosting, and fresh raspberries. The scene is styled with messy ingredients and spring flowers on a warm wooden tabletop.

    Raspberry Jam Rolls

    March 7, 2023marissajmakes

    While I’m always a big fan of a classic cinnamon roll, I have to admit I’m extremely partial to fruit filled versions. These raspberry jam rolls are filled with homemade raspberry jam, and topped with a raspberry cream cheese frosting. They’re full of bright flavor, with extra gooey centers. If you’re intimidated by baking with yeast, don’t…

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  • Caramelized onion and tomato galettes, styled on a baking tray and surrounded by colorful tomatoes and green herbs.

    Caramelized Onion and Tomato Galettes

    June 23, 2022marissajmakes

    I’ll admit I am a late-stage tomato convert. Growing up, I was never a fan of tomatoes, particularly raw ones. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate these magnificent gems, and all of their uses in the kitchen. One of my favorite ways to celebrate the arrival of summer is with this caramelized onion and…

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