Black Velvet Cupcakes decorated as spiders make a wonderful addition to a Halloween menu.

Pumpkin Waffles have a bright flavor and a seasonal draw, making a lovely addition to an autumn brunch.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are the ideal accompaniment to a glass of cold milk.

These Vanilla Bean Cinnamon Bars have a little trick up their sleeves.

Triple Coconut Cookies are truly a coconut lover’s dream.

Pumpkin Espresso Bread— the flavors of my favorite coffee house drink turned into the quintessential loaf for autumn.

Brown Butter Pear Muffins are a healthier take on a memorable cake.

Bourbon Peach & Thyme Jam contains a myriad of flavors that come together in an unexpected, but lovely marriage.

Cinnamon Roll Cookies are full of sweetness and cinnamon and fall.

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins feel like a pleasure from a simpler time.

Caramelized Leek, Basil, & Black Pepper Biscuits: for moments when a buttery biscuit is all you need.

Vanilla Cardamom Peach Pie for the transition between seasons.

Banana Rum Bread: for tingling tongues and happy taste buds.

The classic oatmeal cookie with a boozy twist—Rum Raisin Oatmeal Cookies.

Cucumber & Zucchini Cream Cheese Slices—an inspired version of my mother’s traditional German summer fare.

Top 10 Summer Delights

Maple Roasted Peaches with Coconut Whipped Cream is a sweet way to enjoy fresh summer fruit.

S’mores Pancakes are infused with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate chips, with a marshmallow syrup drizzled over the top.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes have a bright, exuberant flavor aided by a smattering of blueberries and tangy cream cheese frosting.

Dark & Stormy cocktails are made with dark rum, ginger ale, and a twist of lemon.

Blackberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake is moist and light, with a hint of ginger and an abundance of blackberries.

French Silk Pie makes for a simple, but elegant summer dessert to be shared with the boys (and girls) in your life.