THE CLASSICS
Favorite recipes that stand the test of time and are as relevant today as they were decades ago.
Old-fashioned comfort!
Vintage Cookies
Recipes that are worth making and stand the test of time. From lemon shortbread to linzer cookies, they're pure nostalgia.
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MODERN VINTAGE
A twist on old-fashioned classics and favorites, adapted for today's kitchens and ingredients. Mash-ups of popular vintage recipes.
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I'm Paula, and I create simple recipes to make baking fun and less daunting. I'm mostly self-taught, which means I made all the mistakes and now have tips and tricks to share with you.
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READER FAVORITES
★★★★★
SEMOLINA BREAD
"Excellent recipe! Worked perfectly the first try." - Libby
★★★★★
STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM
"This ice cream is fabulous! Easy and delicious. " - Celia
TOP 10 RECIPES
- Dump Cake Recipe
- Lemon Pound Cake
- Creamy Classic Cheesecake (no water bath)
- 2 Ingredient Fudge (with condensed milk)
- Quick Raspberry Muffins (excellent recipe)
- Baguette Recipe (no knead)
- Alfajores Recipe (Argentinian alfajores de maicena)
- Pear Cobbler (old-fashioned recipe)
- Oreo Cheesecake
- The Best Ricotta Pie (Italian recipe)
BUNDT & POUND CAKES
HEIRLOOM RECIPES
Inspired by my heritage (Latin, Italian and Irish) and family traditions.
