Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
I’ll be honest with you right from the start—I think these peanut butter cup cookies are one of the most dangerously irresistible treats you can bake at home. Every time I make them, I tell myself I’ll save a batch…
Ava Smith
Hey there! I'm Ava Smith - a self-taught home cook who loves creating simple, tasty recipes anyone can make. This blog is where I share the meals I make for family and friends—nothing fancy, just real food made with love. Follow along for easy, feel-good recipes straight from my kitchen!
Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe
This strawberry earthquake cake is a wonderfully indulgent traybake with a soft vanilla sponge, pockets of creamy cheesecake, and bursts of fresh strawberry throughout. As it bakes, the filling sinks and cracks the surface, giving the cake its signature marbled,…
Strawberry Aquafaba Mousse
Strawberry Aquafaba Mousse is a light, airy dessert made without eggs or cream, yet it tastes beautifully rich and indulgent. Fresh strawberries give it a bright, fruity flavour, while whipped aquafaba creates a delicate, cloud-like texture. It is surprisingly simple…
Eggless Mango Bundt Cake
Ingredients For the cake batter For the mango glaze How to Make Eggless Mango Bundt Cake Tips for the Best Eggless Mango Bundt Cake Why did my cake stick to the tin? Bundt tins have detailed shapes, so grease every…
Healthy Red Lentil Crackers
These Healthy Red Lentil Crackers are crisp, nutty, and naturally gluten free. They are made from soaked red lentils blended into a smooth batter, then baked until golden and crunchy. The flavour is mild with a gentle savoury note, making…
Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes
Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes are light, airy, and delicately sweet with a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture. They combine the richness of cream cheese with the gentle lift of whipped egg whites, creating a sponge-like cheesecake that feels almost cloud-like. This…
Tender Beef Bao Buns
These tender beef bao buns are soft, fluffy, and generously filled with slow cooked beef that is rich, savoury, and deeply comforting. The buns have a light, pillowy texture that contrasts beautifully with the sticky, flavour packed filling. This recipe…
Mango Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
This mango coconut cream pie is a cool, creamy dessert with bright tropical flavour and a soft, silky texture. The buttery biscuit base contrasts beautifully with the smooth coconut filling and fresh mango topping. It is an easy, no-fuss recipe…
Delicious Homemade Sesame
This delicious homemade sesame cake is a soft, lightly sweet bake with a nutty sesame aroma and a tender crumb. It has a gentle crunch on top from toasted seeds and a moist sponge inside that stays fresh for days.…
Easy Strawberry Lava Cake
This easy strawberry lava cake is a soft, rich chocolate-style sponge with a warm strawberry centre that gently melts as you cut into it. The texture is light around the edges with a soft, flowing middle that feels indulgent without…
