Jackie's Delectable Delights

Photography, baked goods, and other creations.

Roasted Asparagus Salad + Cookbook Review

This roasted asparagus salad is super easy to make and is basically the perfect combination of health and comfort due to the roasted potatoes and delicious vegetables. I love this recipe because even though it’s a “salad,” it’s a meal by itself ...
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Brown Butter Coconut Cake + Cookbook Review

Latest bake: brown butter coconut cake! This is a dense loaf cake that’s soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. It’s hearty and filling and tastes great as breakfast, topped with a bit of whipped cream and a handful of berries.
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Matcha Crème Brûlée

A couple weeks ago, I bought a ton of heavy cream so that I could experiment making chocolate ganache (even though chocolate ganache is actually a super easy, two-ingredient operation —it’s just that I don’t think I’ve made ganache since these ...
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Oreo Cupcakes

Once a month, I bake for my co-workers. I let them give me requests and I try to bake something that’s up to their satisfaction. Not too long ago, the request was Oreo cupcakes.
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Cranberry Apple Crumb Cake

End your year (or start the next) with this classy Cranberry Apple Crumb Cake!  Tart cranberries, sweet apples, and a delicate almond crumb bring this cake together. This light and versatile treat can be an after-dinner dessert or a ...
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Sweet Potato Cheesecake

Thanksgiving leftovers are the best! But I think we can agree that not all leftovers reheat well in the microwave. Sweet potato casserole is one of those examples. It’s impossible to recreate that fresh-from-the-oven toasted marshmallow ...
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