Maple Bars: Pillowy and Baked
Master Maple Bars with our guide. These homemade maple bars taste like professional maple bar donuts. Includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 3 hours.
Taylor Brooks
231+ recipes by Taylor Brooks – Specializing in Midwestern classics + making cooking stress-free.
About Me:
Taylor Brooks is proud of their Midwest roots, growing up with the comforting aromas of mom's cinnamon rolls and the smoky scent of dad's backyard barbecues. These cherished food memories are the foundation of their culinary style, celebrating hearty, home-cooked food that brings people together.
A Teacher's Approach to Cooking
With a background in elementary education, Taylor has a unique talent for translating beloved but sometimes intimidating Midwestern classics—like pot roast and fruit pies—into clear, manageable steps. They believe cooking should be fun, not stressful, and write each recipe with the patience and clarity of a teacher, ensuring a successful result for even the newest cooks.
What You'll Discover in Taylor's Kitchen
- Hearty & Wholesome Meals: Time-tested casseroles, roasts, and dinners perfect for the whole family.
- Simple & Satisfying Baking: Easy-to-follow recipes for classic pies, cookies, and breakfast treats.
- Kid-Friendly & Prep-Ahead Tips: Smart ideas for after-school snacks and stress-free meal planning.
At Arora’s Recipe, Taylor's warm and down-to-earth approach makes everyone feel welcome. They are here to help you build confidence in the kitchen and create your own delicious family memories.
My Latest recipes:
Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Greek Yogurt
Bake lemon crinkle cookies with lemon frosting for a zesty treat. These soft lemon crinkle cookies are homemade. Common mistakes checklist included.
Oreo Cheesecake Recipe for 12 Servings
This oreo cheesecake recipe ensures a velvety center. Our baked oreo cheesecake recipe includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 1 hour 40 minutes.
Blueberry Pie with Shattering Crust
Master Blueberry Pie with our step-by-step guide. This homemade blueberry pie recipe includes a common mistakes checklist for a thick filling. Ready in 4 hours.
Pumpkin Roll Recipe with Cream Cheese
Master this pumpkin roll recipe for a classic result. This cream cheese pumpkin roll includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 40 minutes for 10 guests.
Double Chocolate Cookies: Bakery Style
Master the best double chocolate cookies recipe for fudgy, bakery style double chocolate chip cookies. Includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 55 min.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: Chewy
Master this oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe for chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 27 minutes.
Cheese Ball for 24 Servings
This Cheese Ball is a crowd favorite. Our classic cheese ball recipe for a homemade cheese ball includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 2 hours 25 mins.
The Best Pancakes I've Ever Made: Fluffy
Master the best pancakes ive ever made with our guide. This best fluffy pancake recipe includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 15 minutes.
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies in 32 Min
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies made easy. These homemade peanut butter sandwich cookies with chocolate filling include a budget swap table. Ready in 32 min.
Vanilla Pudding Recipe in 15 Minutes
Master this vanilla pudding recipe for a velvety treat. Our guide to homemade vanilla pudding includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 15 minutes.
Famous Buttery Dinner Rolls: Fluffy
Master this famous buttery dinner rolls recipe for soft fluffy dinner rolls. Includes a step-by-step timing guide for homemade dinner rolls. Ready in 3 hours.
Apple Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust
Master Apple Pie Bars with this homemade apple pie bars recipe. Includes a common mistakes checklist to prevent soggy crusts. Ready in 75 minutes.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies: 20 Min
This peanut butter oatmeal cookies recipe makes chewy peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Common mistakes checklist included. Ready in 20 mins.
Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes: Silky
Try this cream cheese chocolate cupcakes recipe for a fudgy finish. Includes a common mistakes checklist for these filled chocolate cupcakes. Ready in 2h 45m.
Homemade White Cake Recipe: Velvety
Try this homemade white cake recipe for a velvety crumb. This moist white cake recipe from scratch includes a budget swap table. Ready in 50 minutes.
Apple Custard Pie: Silky and Golden
Master this Apple Custard Pie with Cinnamon Streusel Recipe for a classic dessert. Includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes.
Nutella Banana Crescent Rolls in 17 Min
Master Nutella Banana Crescent Rolls with this Nutella and Banana Stuffed Crescent Rolls Recipe. Includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 17 minutes.
Molasses Cookies: Soft and Chewy
These Molasses Cookies are a homestyle favorite. This soft and chewy molasses cookies recipe includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 30 minutes.
Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies: 14
Master Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies. This homemade butterscotch chocolate chip cookies recipe includes a timing guide. Ready in 57 minutes.
Creme Brulee Pumpkin Pie for 8 Servings
Master this creme brulee pumpkin pie recipe for your next feast. This pumpkin custard pie is a holiday pumpkin pie recipe with a timing guide. Ready in 70 min.
2 Minute Maple Butter Recipe: Sea Salt
This 2 Minute Maple Butter Recipe makes a velvety spread. Learn how to make maple butter with our common mistakes checklist. Whipped and ready in 2 minutes.
Dulce de Leche with Condensed Milk
Master Dulce de Leche with this homemade dulce de leche guide. Use dulce de leche with condensed milk and our step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 130 minutes.
Easy Ravioli Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta
This easy ravioli lasagna recipe is a weeknight lifesaver. Enjoy a lazy man lasagna with ravioli in 50 minutes. Includes a step-by-step timing guide.
Caramel Apple French Toast for 12
Enjoy Caramel Apple French Toast with this guide. Our Easy Apple French Toast Casserole includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 1 hour.
Chocolate Cream Pie with Graham Crust
This Chocolate Cream Pie features a velvety, stable set. Our easy chocolate cream pie recipe includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 4 hours 35 minutes.
Bavarian Cream Donuts: Silky Center
Master Bavarian Cream Donuts with our guide. This homemade Bavarian cream donuts recipe includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes.
German Pancakes Dutch Baby for 4 Servings
Master german pancakes dutch baby with this homemade German pancakes guide. Includes a common mistakes checklist for a perfect puff. Ready in 50 minutes.
Caramel Cake Caramel Icing in 1 Hour
Master caramel cake caramel icing with this Southern Caramel Sheet Cake guide. Includes a common mistakes checklist for a golden finish. Ready in 1 hour.
Cinnamon Honey Butter Recipe: 5 Minutes
This cinnamon honey butter recipe creates a velvety spread. Try this homemade cinnamon honey butter with our common mistakes checklist. Ready in 5 minutes.