MOstly Bakes

08/18/2026

Have you ever baked with tahini? If not, these cookies might just convince you to start. 🍊🍪

These Orange Cardamom Tahini Cookies combine some seriously delicious flavors: creamy tahini, fresh orange zest, fragrant cardamom and toasted sesame seeds.

The cookies bake up light golden brown with crisp edges, a slightly chewy center and just the right amount of crunch from the sesame coating. And the aroma while they're baking? Absolutely heavenly.

They're a little unexpected, wonderfully easy to make and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

👉 Get the recipe at MostlyBakes.com: https://mostlybakes.com/easy-orange-cardamom-tahini-cookies/

Tell me in the comments: Have you ever used tahini in a dessert? I'd love to hear what you've made!

And if you're always looking for your next baking project, follow MostlyBakes for more from-scratch recipes, baking inspiration, and sweet treats.

07/27/2026

I thought I planted one basil plant...apparently I planted enough for the whole neighborhood! 🌿😂

This year's basil has been incredibly productive, which meant I needed to keep harvesting before it started to flower. That's how this simple fresh basil tea came to life. Made with just fresh sweet basil, honey, and a tiny pinch of baking soda, it's become one of my favorite ways to enjoy the garden's bounty.

If you've ever wondered why gardeners pinch basil before it blooms, I also share a few tips in the post about keeping basil plants healthy and producing all season long.

Recipe available at: https://mostlybakes.com/easy-3-ingredient-basil-tea-by-mostly-bakes/

I'd love to know—what's your favorite way to use fresh basil besides pesto?

07/10/2026

I've been keeping a sweet secret since January.

At the beginning of the year, I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on Celebrity Chef, Joe Sasto's Make Mama Proud Show- where he featured our family's treasured recipe for Sicilian Cannoli. The episode went live July 8, and now I'm thrilled to share it with you - my family, friends, and community. 🎉

What an AMAZING experience! Chef Joe and his team are the epitome of excellence - fun, gracious, kind-hearted, and consummate professionals! 🫶 Love and gratitude!

You can watch the full episode at the link below, and let's spread some love by liking, commenting, and sharing! 😊

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06/12/2026

Sweet. Salty. Creamy. Crunchy. This No Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Salted Pretzel Bits and Fudge Swirl has it all!

Made with whipped cream for a light, airy texture and loaded with ribbons of rich chocolate fudge and crunchy pretzel pieces, this easy homemade ice cream tastes like it came from your favorite ice cream shop—without the need for an ice cream maker.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, celebrating summer, or simply craving a frozen treat, this recipe is guaranteed to disappear fast.

🍦 Get the recipe and make a batch today!
https://mostlybakes.com/easy-no-churn-peanut-butter-ice-cream/

05/23/2026

This Easy Blackberry Peach Coffee Cake is my new go-to recipe for a lazy weekend or holiday brunch. A layer of peach and blackberry filling is sandwiched between two layers of buttermilk cake batter. The cake is then finished with a delicious crumb topping. It holds up well over a few days, but trust me when I say it won’t last that long.

If you're still looking for something to make this Memorial Day, check out the recipe here: https://mostlybakes.com/easy-blackberry-peach-coffee-cake-in-1-hour/

05/15/2026

Homemade Tuna Salad Recipe

I love a good tuna salad sandwich. Tuna is humble in the truest sense of the word – it knows its strengths and acknowledges its limitations. It’s respectful when paired with other ingredients – playing nicely, collaboratively to build something better. Add a side of kettle chips and a crisp dill pickle and you have yourself a very happy plate of food. Tuna doesn’t have to prove itself a worthy ingredient. It knows its own value.

We’re still talking about tuna fish, right? Yes. And no. But mostly, yes. Tuna salad is one of those items most people skim over on a restaurant menu and quickly dismiss. It’s not glamorous. It may not be what most people crave when they open the pantry cupboard for a quick meal, but a good tuna salad always satisfies when served. It quietly shows up and shows out, and I think there is an extended metaphor there for how we might choose to live our lives. That is what I love about a good tuna salad sandwich.

In this post, I share my homemade tuna salad recipe and the back story that goes with this humble meal.
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https://mostlybakes.com/delicious-homemade-tuna-salad-recipe/

Make it a great day, foodie friends!

05/02/2026

Brown Sugar and Buttermilk Banana Bread.

I’ve been making this banana bread for my family for as long as I can remember. Today, I’m sharing it with you because the world needs a good, classic banana bread recipe every bit as much as it needs a new, viral dessert. The only difference is that you’ll come back to this Brown Sugar and Buttermilk Banana Bread year after year – long after you’ve forgotten what everybody was eating 10 minutes ago.

Recipe now available on the blog at:
https://mostlybakes.com/brown-sugar-and-buttermilk-banana-bread/

04/26/2026

Hello foodie friends.

It's been a moment since the last time I posted, but believe me when I say this one was well worth the wait.

This recipe for Dubai Chocolate Cake features rich chocolate cake layers brushed with chocolate simple syrup, alternating layers of homemade Dubai Chocolate filling, and whipped chocolate ganache. The cake is then finished in a thin layer of whipped ganache and topped with fresh fruit.

This is not the type of cake you just whip up in an hour. There are steps and stages to this dessert, but they can all be made in advance. If you’re the type of baker who enjoys the process of baking almost as much as savoring the dessert itself, than this recipe is for you.

If you make only one chocolate cake this year, let this be the one you serve. Pssst - Mother's Day is right around the corner.

Check out the recipe at 👇👇👇
https://mostlybakes.com/best-4-element-dubai-chocolate-cake-mostly-bakes/