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Crisp Topping Recipe

May 5, 2026 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Unbaked crisp topping over a unbaked strawberry apple crisp in a white rectangular ceramic dish.

A great fruit crisp starts with the topping. Think buttery, golden clusters … [Read more...]

Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (No Eggs)

April 8, 2026 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Edible chocolate chip cookie dough scooped and spaced out in rows on a parchment-lined sheet pan.

A classic chocolate chip cookie is always a favorite, but the cookie dough … [Read more...]

Sour Cream Coffee Cake (Moist & Easy with a Streusel Topping)

March 8, 2026 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Close up sour cream coffee cake with a slice stacked on top all set on white parchment paper set on a round wire rack.

This Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a true classic–moist, soft, and tender, with … [Read more...]

Soft & Chewy Red Velvet Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle (No Chill!)

February 12, 2026 By Maria Pagiotas 5 Comments

Red velvet cookies dipped in white chocolate and arranged in a parchment lined metal pie tin.

These Red Velvet Cookies have brownie-like centers, crispy edges, and a hint … [Read more...]

Chocolate Chipless Cookies (with Brown Butter)

October 29, 2025 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Brown butter chocolate chipless cookies arranged on a black cooling rack with a cookie broken in half.

These Chocolate Chipless Cookies prove you don’t need chocolate to make an … [Read more...]

Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar Crumble

July 17, 2025 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

This Peach Coffee Cake is everything you want in a summer bake: a soft and … [Read more...]

Roasted Strawberry Hand Pies with Creamy Mascarpone

July 15, 2025 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Roasted strawberry hand pies on a parchment lined sheet pan.

There is something nostalgic about a homemade hand pie. These Roasted … [Read more...]

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Hello! I’m Maria — a professionally trained pastry chef, mom of three, and the creator behind The Sweet Occasion. I share easy, from-scratch recipes that feel bakery-worthy yet doable for real life because I believe homemade baking should feel simple, satisfying, and worth sharing.

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Favorite Spring Bakes

  • Overhead shot of a wild blueberry lemon poppy seeds muffins with a lemon glaze stacked on a round wire cooling rack with a striped linen on the side.
    Wild Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
  • Straight on shot of a one layer, square lemon berry mascarpone cake with mascarpone frosting and macerated berries on a flat surface with parchment paper.
    Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake
  • Close up of raspberry crumble bars cut into square and stacked on a white round plate.
    Raspberry Crumble Bars
  • Frosted lemon sugar cookie bars cut into squares and arranged on parchment paper atop a white wooden surface.
    Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars (with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting)

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