Abbi Shaeffer

Abbi Shaeffer

Pear, Goat Cheese & Brie Crostini

Pear, Brie, and Goat Cheese Crostini The combination of fruit and cheese remains a popular one, and for good reason. Whether on a charcuterie board or in a delicious grilled sandwich, people love how these flavors complement each other. These…

Blackberry Lemon Ricotta Dip

blackberry ricotta dip recipe

Fruit often tends to be featured in sweeter dessert-type recipes, but with all the fresh abundance of the season, you might be curious to try these fresh ingredients in other areas of a meal. Savory appetizers are the perfect way…

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Smoothie

Glass jars holding blueberry lemon breakfast smoothies next to cut lemons and blueberries

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Smoothie Things have been busier at home recently, and so I find myself with less time than normal to sit and eat breakfast. Smoothies have become my go-to for an on-the-go morning, and I love experimenting with…

Berry Cheesecake Bars

Strawberries and tart cherries are usually the MVPS of spring baking, but summer brings many other fresh fruits as well! I love black raspberries and blackberries in particular, and this recipe is the perfect way to showcase them. Berries and cheesecake…

Honey Raspberry Chocolate Scones 

plate holding honey raspberry chocolate scones

When it came to baking pastries, I never used to give scones the credit they deserved. I was too accustomed to store bought scones, which were dry at best and flavorless at worst. It wasn’t until I started making my…

Honey Lavender Latte with Cold Foam

Honey lavender latte surrounded by ingredients

With a new season just around the corner, I’ve been so excited to enjoy my favorite summer flavors again. The shelves at the farmer’s market are already stocked with plenty of fresh ingredients, including the honey featured in this recipe!…

Spiced Cranberry Pear Pie

spiced pear and cranberry pie on a napkin next to fresh fruit

Nothing says the holidays quite like a freshly baked fruit pie. Growing up, we enjoyed apple, rhubarb, and blueberry pastries during all our special occasions. I’ve made many fruit pies in my life, but never before this recipe did I…

Christmas Lemon Pie

Lemons are often featured prominently in spring and summer recipes but are deserving of a place on the table all year round. Especially around Christmas time, the pretty yellow citrus looks so festive when paired with bright red cranberries and…