Recent Recipes
Taco Potato Skillet
This Taco Potato Skillet is perfect for an easy weeknight meal, or substitute sausage to make it a brunch Potatoes are tossed in a chili seasoning, then roasted until crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Chili seasoned taco meat is tossed together with peppers and onions then scooped on top of the…
Croissant Egg Bake
This Croissant Egg Bake is an easy, delicious brunch that everyone will love. Buttery croissants get a thin layer of dijon mustard, then are stuffed with Canadian bacon, and two different types of cheese. Eggs are then beaten with milk and some spices and poured over the croissants before baking. The dish is baked until…
Fruit Salad
This Fruit Salad is loaded with a variety of fresh, ripe, juicy fruits, then drizzled with a fresh, citrusy dressing that adds a refreshing taste and keeps the fruit vibrant. This is the perfect snack to munch on during those warm summer days. Fruit salad is one of my favorite summer sides. It’s refreshing and…
Homemade Granola
This Homemade Granola is an easy, versatile recipe that is made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Old fashioned oats and nuts are tossed with coconut oil, honey and maple syrup, then baked until golden and crisp. Break the granola into big clusters or into smaller pieces and add your favorite dried fruit or chopped chocolate for…
Tiramisu Focaccia
This Tiramisu Focaccia is inspired by the classic Italian dessert. Plain and coffee flavored dough are layered and stuffed with a creamy sweetened mascarpone filling, then baked until golden brown. Creamy sweetened mascarpone tops this focaccia with a light dusting of dutch processed cocoa powder for the most delicious breakfast or brunch treat. You can…
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
This Carrot Cake Cheesecake combines soft, moist carrot cake with a velvety smooth cheesecake. This cheesecake is topped with a sweet and tangy cream cheese icing, homemade caramel and buttered pecans. Enjoy this cheesecake for spring, Easter, or really any occasion! ‘Tis the season for all things carrot cake, and this carrot cake cheesecake is…
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Lace Cookies
These delicious Lace Cookies can be ready to eat in 30 minutes. Crisp, buttery cookies have notes of caramel and brown butter. Eat them as is, or make them into a sandwich with a chocolate hazelnut spread in the center. These cookies are fun, festive and are gluten free. Christmas season is my favorite season….
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are thick, fudgy cookies that take less than 30 minutes to make. Red velvet cookie dough is rolled in powdered sugar. As the cookies bake, the powdered sugar creates a beautiful crackled top. These cookies have the most delicious fudgy centers and I guarantee won’t last long after you bake…
Easy Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
These soft Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls are quick and easy to make, and are perfect for your holiday breakfast. They can be made in under an hour and a half. Soft gingerbread dough is filled with a gingerbread molasses butter, then topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting. Every bite melts in your mouth. These save…
Meet the author
Welcome! I’m Jolene!
Remember the smell of warm chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven? Or, how about holding a slice of gooey, cheesy pizza. The nostalgia of food is something that all of us have. Whether it is the taste of the delicious food that you remember, the person you made the food with, or the people you sat at the table with, we all have nostalgia for our favorite foods. And, nostalgia is something special. It connects me to my dad, who recently passed away. It reminds me of my mom before she was diagnosed with parkinson’s. And, now it makes memories for my own family, for my own kids to remember from their growing up years.
My name is Jolene, the creator of Simple Baking with Pep. I grew up making Christmas cookies with my mom from store-bought dough. While we didn’t make many things from scratch, the memories I made from those Christmas cookies fueled my love for baking. Now I have a family of my own and I enjoy sharing my love of baking and cooking with my own family, just like my mom did. I hope to inspire you to try something new and grow a fondness for baking and cooking. Even if you make a mistake or two, you’ll share some laughs and create memories along the way. Trust me, I’ve had my fair share of burnt cookies. Stay awhile, make a recipe or two, and make some memories that will last a lifetime, along the way.
