Her family's pies have been a Texas tradition for decades, and now, her story is touching hearts across the country. Tara Royer Steele's new cookbook is part recipe collection, part love letter to her roots. She joined us to share how this Round Top favorite is inspiring people everywhere to slow down, gather, and grab a fork - because there's always room for pie.

Ending the week with a little sweet treat. We met Michael and Tawana Horne, the couple behind Sweet Tooth Cheesecakes. With no formal culinary training, Michael created flavors that impressed even his toughest critic - his wife! We learned more about how this side hustle became a money-making business.

Jon Pior and Nathaniel Pringle share their love of Elephant Ears with us!

Chef Carl Walker, general manager at Brennan’s of Houston, recently stopped by Houston Life to share some of his family’s favorite recipes starring blueberries.

Michelin Star Indian restaurant Musaafer is flipping the script on Indian sweets and we're meeting the pastry chef behind it all. Chef Sumant Sharma blends ancient tradition with science and technology to not only create delicious desserts but makes them healthier, tastier, and lighter.

Girl Scout cookie season just got even sweeter! We're making an award-winning cheesecake using Trefoils. We'll head to the kitchen with The Cheesecake Queen Elaine Bailey who will show us her recipe -and wait until you see the topping!

It's officially the first day of Spring, and what better way to celebrate than with a free ice cream cone from Dairy Queen?

The nod from the New York Times is nothing short of amazing. From James Beard Nomination to reviving Cambodian cuisine, pastry chef Vanarin Kuch of Koffeteria is getting more national attention. Houston Life reporter Lauren Kelly and former Houston radio superstar Sarah Pepper sat down to get to know how his roots inspired every bite. They took to the kitchen where he showed them the recipe that landed Koffeteria on the New York Times' list of 22 best bakeries in across the US right now.

Pies for the holidays and all year round! “Eat Like a Local” chef Chris Shepherd visits some of Houston's busiest and most renowned spots for whole pies and slices!

It’s the holiday season, and bread is often a staple on the dinner table. When the feast is over - don’t let the leftover buns or rolls go to waste. Chef Carl Walker, the general manager at Brennan’s of Houston, shares their recipe for Creole bread pudding. Perfect for your next holiday gathering!

In Houston, the holiday season brings a curious tradition involving two local businesses with a shared name: The Flying Saucer Pie Company and The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium.

Local Katy baker Hemu Basu is casting spells with her realistic cakes. With several Food Network appearances under her belt, she's heading back to the small screen to compete in their new series 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.' Watch the player above to learn more about it while she taught Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera an easy dessert you can make at home.

This year they’re trying to beat their goal of serving 1 million cones throughout the day, and we’ve got the *scoop* on where you can get yours.

Is it a muffin? Or a donut? You decide. Go inside Bliss Bakery, a veteran-owned business with a unique flavor profile.

Three people have died following a listeria outbreak at a family-owned burger restaurant in Tacoma, Washington.

Chef Rey, the celebrity chef to the stars, shows how to make his signature cheesecake.

Cookie dough lovers, rejoice!

The affected products are Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies with a sell-by date between Oct. 19 and 21, and its Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies with sell-by dates from Oct. 17 through 21.

In honor of National Ranch Day on March 10, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has an exclusive new ice cream collaboration with Hidden Valley Ranch. Yup, you heard that right, Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream.

Calling all cookie lovers! To satisfy your next sweet tooth craving, head over to Milk Mustache! It’ll do the trick! Courtney Zavala went over to the sweet spot to meet the owner and tell you all about it.

We're getting a first-look inside the ‘So Fresh & So Klean’ immersive café at Popfancy Dessert Bar.

At Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in Katy, you're guaranteed a smile with every scoop!

A Houston dessert shop is celebrating Black History Month with a sweet gesture.

Beloved Height’s restaurant, Mico’s Hot Chicken, dropped a drippy new dish that blurs the line between dinner and dessert -- an ice cream chicken sandwich.

Did someone say ice cream? Just in time for the hot summer days, Blue Bell announced a new ice cream that is sure to keep you warm.

While dessert isn’t the ideal breakfast item, but this may make your chance. Little Debbie is partnering with Kelloggs to launch a cereal inspired by the beloved treat, Oatmeal Creme Pies. The collaboration celebrates the Oatmeal Creme Pies brand turning 60. The cereal is described as “crispy oatmeal puffs with a cream coating.”

HOUSTON What would you do for a Klondike Donut Bar? Klondike has released a new line of sweetness inspired by the pastry that will satisfy both your donut and ice cream cravings. Flavors include the Boston Cream Pie, Frosted Strawberry, and Triple Chocolate. They are all shaped similar to a typical donut and some contain sprinkles and/or glaze and a milk chocolate coating. You can find them at your local grocery store.

HOUSTON – Shun Japanese Kitchen in the River Oaks District has one dessert dish that sets them apart from other sushi restaurants: JIGGLY JAPANESE PANCAKES! You may have seen these pancakes on social media, (as they are super Insta-worthy) but believe it or not...Owner/Chef Renee Yoshida didn’t even know how to make them a few months ago. Fluffy, jiggly, souffle pancakes. We stopped into Shun Japanese Kitchen in the River Oaks District, where chef Renee (who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Naoki Yoshida) gave us a lesson on how these fluffy and savory souffle pancakes are made. Keep in mind, these pancakes are only made on Sunday...so plan a stop in for the perfect way to kick those Sunday scaries!