Jessica Morone
School
Seton Hall University, Walden University, Harvard University
Expertise
Crafting Creative Recipes, Boozy Baking, Food Photography
- Jessica has always had a passion for baking and cooking, which led to her teaching herself everything she knows by reading cookbooks and watching cooking shows.
- In 2019 she won a blue ribbon in the Best Muffin category at the New Jersey State Fair for her double chocolate banana muffins.
- She has recently started working on a boozy baking cookbook that she hopes to publish this year.
Experience
Jessica is a recipe developer, food photographer, and blogger. She launched her blog Jesslovesbaking.com in 2018 and has been creating unique recipes ever since. In 2020, Jessica took several photography classes, which allowed her to expand her focus to include food photography. She continues to seek out new opportunities to engage with recipes and food photography.
Education
Jessica has a bachelor's degree in history from Seton Hall University, an MBA from Walden University, and a master's degree from Harvard University.
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Stories By Jessica Morone
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Thanks to the combined efforts of almond and coconut flours, this coffee cake looks and tastes like the real deal but is entirely gluten-free.
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The addition of cooked quinoa in these otherwise classic chocolate chip cookies adds nutrition and texture for a hybrid between light snack and rich dessert
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Grated zucchini adds moisture and a pop of greenery to these savory, cheesy, bacon-flecked muffins, which can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a side dish.
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Need a dessert in a pinch? This four-ingredient cherry cola dump cake (which uses boxed cake mix) will get the job done and taste good while doing so.
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This easy and versatile quiche combines the flavors of smoky bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and tangy goat cheese in the most perfectly flaky crust.
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These sweet hummingbird bread is loaded with coconut, pineapple, and pecans, and topped off with an irresistible cream cheese frosting.
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Tequila infuses these cupcakes in three different ways (batter, syrup, and frosting) for a delightful, boozy treat that mirrors the flavors of a margarita.
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Earl Grey tea adds a touch of bergamot-scented elegance to the classic shortbread cookie. You can also experiment with any kind of tea you have on hand.
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Garlic knots are the perfect side dish for pizza, pasta, or any other saucy carb. Dip the knots in marinara, or experiment with other Italian sauces.
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These shortcut croissants come together faster than the classic and are filled with salty prosciutto, tangy goat cheese, and honey for a sweet and salty twist.
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Loaded nachos are a timeless, customizable party snack or appetizer, and this version takes a Mediterranean spin with pita and homemade tzatziki.
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Freeze-dried strawberries are the secret to the fruity flavor and pretty pink color of this easy, sweet, and decadent white chocolate fudge.
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These sweet and moist muffins double down on maple flavor with both maple syrup and extract, and they come together in just 30 minutes.
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This low-effort loaf cake yields sweet and moist results with minimal prep work. With fresh strawberries folded into every bite, it's perfect for berry season.
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The ultimate coconut treat, these buttery, gooey bars have toasted coconut flavor in both the filling and topping and come together incredibly easily.
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This lemon almond bread requires no kneading, no proofing, and less than an hour of baking to produce a complex, citrusy, and nutty loaf of breakfast bread.
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Zhuzh up your plain, tired oatmeal cookies with this recipe, which adds juicy grated pear and white chocolate chips for a wholly unique dessert offering.
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Don't have a tagine at home? Recreate the comforting, harissa-spiced flavors of the Moroccan stew with your crockpot and some chicken, chickpeas, and veggies.
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Your coffee cake a little ho-hum? Perhaps what it's missing is a whiskey-caramel glaze. Sour cream and two layers of streusel boost the flavor even further.
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Pears make an unusual and delicious choice for this easy cinnamon pear streusel bread, which is moist and subtly-spiced with a buttery crumble topping.
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These chewy chocolate gingersnap cookies feature the luscious richness of chocolate along with warming spiciness from ginger for a perfect cold-weather treat.
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Perfect pomegranate muffins combine the tart sweet flavors of orange and pomegranate in a pretty glazed muffin with the distinctive crunch of pomegranate seeds.
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This torta is the ultimate breakfast sandwich and features chorizo, spicy scrambled eggs, a homemade crema, and refried beans on a soft, crusty telera roll.
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Bright, fluffy, tender, and flavorful, these easy ricotta lemon pancakes are an elegant version of a comforting classic. And they feature a secret ingredient!
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With a rich, dual-layered flavor and an eye-catching appearance, these red velvet cheesecake bars make for the perfect Valentine's Day dessert.
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This party-approved appetizer bakes classic muffuletta sandwich ingredients, mortadella and giardiniera included, into buttery puff pastry bites.
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Easy, elegant raspberry brownies are topped with a drizzle of ruby chocolate. As pretty as they are delicious, they're a perfect end to a romantic dinner.