Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie: Your New Summer Obsession Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about summer. I’m not talking about the humidity or the mosquitoes. I’m talking about that magical, fleeting moment when the peaches are so juicy they drip down your chin and the strawberries are so sweet they taste like candy. That’s the feeling we’re capturing today, and we’re bottling it all up in what might just be the best pie you’ll ever make: my Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie. Imagine this: a golden, flaky, all-butter crust that shatters with every forkful. Inside, a … Learn more

The Only Chocolate Fudge Frosting Recipe You’ll Ever Need Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s get real for a second. What’s the best part of the cake? Come on, you can admit it. It’s not the fluffy crumb or the delicate flavor—it’s that thick, decadent, swoopable layer of pure chocolate magic on top. The frosting. And not just any frosting. I’m talking about a rich, deeply chocolaty, silky-smooth fudge frosting that holds its shape, doesn’t crack, and makes you close your eyes for a second after the first bite. I see you out there, maybe eyeing a can … Learn more

Spooky, Soft, and Seriously Simple: Your New Favorite Halloween Treat! Hey friends, Jackson from Food Meld here! Let’s be real for a second. Halloween is awesome, but the pressure to create Pinterest-perfect, elaborate spooky treats can be… well, a little terrifying. I’m all about those “wow” moments in the kitchen, but I’m a much bigger fan of fun, flavor, and not spending six hours piping intricate spiderweb designs on cupcakes. That’s where these legendary Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars swoop in to save the day. Imagine this: a buttery, soft sugar cookie base that’s magically split into two vibrant layers of … Learn more

Spooky, Creamy, and No-Bake: Your New Halloween Party Hero! Hey there, Food Meld family! Jackson here. Is there anything better than a dessert that looks like you spent all day in the kitchen but secretly comes together with zero baking and a whole lot of fun? I didn’t think so. And when that dessert is layered with creepy, cool colors and topped with all the candy your inner child desires? Well, that’s a straight-up Halloween miracle right there. Today, we’re whipping up the ultimate show-stopping centerpiece for your Halloween bash: the Halloween Lush. Imagine this: a crunchy, dark chocolate cookie … Learn more

Black Velvet Cake: The Spookiest, Most Elegant Dessert You’ll Ever Make Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about a showstopper. I’m not talking about your average chocolate cake. I’m talking about a cake so dark, so deeply chocolatey, and so dramatically gorgeous that it looks like you pulled it straight out of a moonlit sky. This Black Velvet Cake with its tangy blackberry compote and impossibly rich black cocoa frosting isn’t just a dessert; it’s an experience. I know what you might be thinking: “Jackson, that looks incredible, but also… intimidating.” I get it! But trust me, … Learn more