You may not think you can bake.Maybe you do.You may not think you have the time to whip up a delicious dessert.Maybe you do – but you just don’t want the effort. This yummy Salted Caramel “Adventure Cookie” Brownie Bar recipe is easy peasy, seamless – effortless, really – and requires only THREE main ingredients…
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Have you EVER met a chocolate brownie you did not adore?Have you ever encountered a scoop of Nutella chocolate spread you did not devour? I didn’t think so.And, fudge – it’s rich, it can be a lot, but in small amounts, you can’t deny it’s lure. In any case, you’ll crave these babies – Nutella…
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Before you even attempt to read further – know this, the jury is in: this is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.My neighborhood “taste testers,” or EATERS, wolfed this down – and commented: “not sure what exactly this is, but it’s awesome! Going, going, GONE! Wolfed it down! YUMMY!” “Bread pudding is a bread-based dessert (OR BREAKFAST/SNACK – in my…
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Extra Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Brownie Pie 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup powdered sugar1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips3/4 tsp. sea salt2 large eggs1 1/2 cups chocolate hazelnut butter (Nutella), slightly softened1/2 cup light olive oil2 Tbs. water1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Lightly spray an 9″ round quick release cheesecake pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spray the parchment…
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As I wandered through the grocery store mid-August, I spied the produce bin full of cherries. Yum, I thought to myself.Just then, the produce manager began to speak, well entice, me and the rest of my fellow shoppers with the idea that we should all catch the last of the summer cherries before they are…
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S’more is a contraction of the phrase “some more.” One early published recipe for a s’more is found in a book of recipes published by the Campfire S’mores company in the 1920s where it was called a “Graham Cracker Sandwich.” The text indicates that the treat was already popular with both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. In 1927, a recipe for…
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I recently touted that I’m “no cheater” when it comes to baking in the kitchen. Everything is from scratch…Well, I have to eat my words and backpedal just a tad. The Lemon Vanilla Fig Cheesecake Bars I made from last week were such a hit, and the creamy cheesecake filling called my name once again,…
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I was looking for an excuse to use the deep, rich, silky stout that sat in my fridge for a few days. St. Patrick’s Day was just the answer… Chocolate and dark stout brownies. Yes, there really needs to be no other conversation. The rich, deep flavors of a stout pair so well with chocolate….
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Remember how I was relegated to the task of simple green beans for Thanksgiving? And how I opted to rebel, carrying with me to the feast my own supply of holiday goodness? Well, here they are. Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Brownies, made with extra love and extra Bourbon Candied Pecans. Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Brownies 2…
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This year I was relegated to bring something other than pie to Thanksgiving dinner. Can you believe that? I couldn’t either. After all, I have been experimenting with Maple Bourbon Brûlée Chocolate Pumpkin Pie, Super Spiced Sweet Pumpkin Pie over the last few months, and have multiple other ideas up my sleeve. Seriously, guys? No…
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