The unofficial start of summer is nearly here--are you ready? If not, my Memorial Day recipes will have you prepped in no time. I've collected a few of my most popular summer recipes and patriotic desserts (like my star spangled cookies!) into one comprehensive guide.

Summer is just around the corner, which means cookout and backyard barbecue season is nearly here! My collection of cookout side dishes includes unique and crowd-pleasing options to pair with your grilled protein of choice, whether that be hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, pork, or seafood. We've got veggies, breads, salads, dips--pretty much everything you'd expect at a stellar summer cookout!

Spring is a time for celebrating! It seems this season is always busy with a party of some kind, whether it's a baby or bridal shower, graduation, Mother's day, Easter, or spring birthday. Today's collection of spring cakes is perfect for all that and more! Fruity, light, and beautiful, these pretty cakes are just begging to be served at a garden party, spring brunch, or tea. I made sure to include a variety to suit any skill level, whether you're a beginner cake decorator or seasoned professional.

I've got a brand new Christmas cookie recipe for you! Similar to my peppermint bark cookies, these chocolate peppermint thumbprint cookies are so festive and fun. We're pairing a soft, thick chocolate cookie base with a bright peppermint white chocolate filling and crunchy peppermint candy canes for texture.

Today's cranberry orange cake is a festive (and impressive) seasonal dessert that's a great alternative to pumpkin spice or peppermint. It has four layers of fluffy, orange-infused cake and three layers of bright cranberry sauce. Everything is wrapped in a semi-naked layer of orange cream cheese frosting, and if you want to go the extra mile, topped with a sprinkling of sugared cranberries.

Santa called, and he thinks you need to up your Christmas cookie game. Sure classic chocolate chip cookies are good, but the jolly old elf deserves something a bit more unique and festive on his big day, right? Make him one of these Christmas cookies recipes, and you will land a permanent spot on his "nice" list!

I first shared these almond crescent cookies a few years ago in my holiday cookie eBook. They are just simple, old-fashioned cookies, but my family requests I make them every year for Christmas. I can't say I blame them though--they are one of my favorites too!

So many of you have been asking for peppermint bark brownies, and after years of testing, I finally have a recipe for you! Here's what we landed on: fudgy, dark chocolate brownies with a candied, ganache-esque white chocolate/dark chocolate topping and crunchy candy canes on top. Think peppermint bark fudge meets brownies!

These pumpkin pie bars were highly requested over on my YouTube Channel and here on the blog! After a bit of testing (and plenty of taste testers--pumpkin pie is NOT my favorite!), I ended up pairing the crust from my pecan pie bars and the filling from my pumpkin pie recipe. The result? A thick, buttery shortbread-esque crust that holds a nice texture beneath perfectly spiced and creamy pumpkin pie filling. Best served beneath a healthy dollop of homemade whipped cream--yum!

Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are the ultimate fall breakfast treat. They are made with real pumpkin, perfectly spiced, and finished off with pumpkin's favorite pairing: cream cheese frosting (or your favorite frosting). Best enjoyed with a mug of coffee and your coziest sweatshirt!

Sourdough bakers, I have another treat for you! Today's sourdough pumpkin muffins can be made with sourdough discard or active sourdough starter. They have everything you'd want in your pumpkin muffins: super tender and moist texture, robust pumpkin flavor, and enough sugar and spice to keep things interesting. I just love them!

Introducing the dessert you'll make all fall long: apple cobbler! Oh boy, is this one a treat! Juicy sweet/tart apples paired with a soft, cinnamon/sugared biscuit-y topping, this apple cobbler is familiar, but elevated. It's warm and comforting, yet the taste is exquisite and feels gourmet.

I've got a thing for transforming nostalgic treats from my childhood into from-scratch treats for my own kids. So far we've tackled brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts, pink lemonade, pizza rolls, and even homemade peanut butter! Today we're adding a cup of dirt recipe to the mix--it's 100% from-scratch (even the Oreos, if you want!) and totally kid-approved.

I'm sneaking in one more summer produce recipe before pumpkin and apple recipes take over! Today's Mexican street corn salad is my version of esquites and a close cousin to elotes. It's the perfect accompaniment for your Labor Day picnic!

Creamy, tart, and so refreshing, lemon cream cheese pie is what summer dessert dreams are made of! This highly requested recipe consists of a crisp, crumbly graham cracker crust topped with a sweet cream cheese layer and a sweet-tart lemon topping. Think of it like the sister recipe to my strawberry cream cheese pie and blueberry cream cheese pie!

While my favorite desserts are of the baked variety (namely my worst chocolate chip cookies and carrot cake), no-bake desserts hold a special place in my heart. After spending most days in close contact with a hot oven, I've come to appreciate the simple, yet incredibly satisfying results you can get from no-bake recipes.

If you want to be the star of every cookout you attend this summer, make this recipe! This Mexican street corn pasta salad is a mashup dream come true. It's super creamy, full of fun contrasting flavors and textures, and truly irresistible. I have a hard time not going back for seconds or thirds when I make it...I just LOVE this recipe!

No matter where you live in the USA, your Fourth of July celebration is likely to include a few key elements: fireworks, barbecue, a parade, and maybe a hot dog or two. Around here, we honor the stars and stripes with most of those things, but we especially covet our Fourth of July desserts!

Today's recipe is inspired by my kids' favorite summertime beverage! Pink lemonade is a staple in our household during the summer months, but not the powdered kind full of artificial colors and sweeteners. We prefer to make our own from scratch--it's easy to do and incredibly tasty too!

The latest addition to my collection of blueberry recipes, this blueberry cream cheese pie is a simple stunner. It features a thick, crisp, crumbly (but not too crumbly) and buttery graham cracker crust, a sweet and creamy cream cheese/cheesecake-esque filling, and a sweet-tart blueberry topping.

Strawberry season is one of my favorites--there's simply nothing quite like a sun-ripened strawberry plucked straight off the plant. Unfortunately, I tend to go overboard at my local strawberry patch every year, so I'm typically up to my eyeballs in berries! Lucky for you, that's how most of my strawberry recipes came to be.

Coconut fans, this one is for you! These coconut cupcakes have been a long time coming. After many requests for a cupcake version of my coconut cake, I am finally sharing my carefully tested and perfected recipe with you today!

I know the concept of egg cookies might seem a bit odd, but seriously, have you seen cuter cookies?! They are tasty too--similar to lemon bars in taste and texture, with a crisp, buttery shortbread base, tart lemon filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar on top. They would be so fun for Easter!

I can't think of a more cheery flavor combination than lemon and blueberry. These lemon blueberry cupcakes are pure sunshine and happiness in cupcake form--they'll brighten up any bad day!

With Easter just over two weeks away, I thought now would be a good time to round up my favorite, best Easter desserts. This list features several of my top spring cakes as well as cookies, tarts, pies, and candies. Lots to choose from, and all are winners in my book!