Missing a regular gathering and baking childhood comfort food results in a funny association in the middle of the week. It's funny how sentimental cooking and baking can sometimes be for home cooks.
If you've ever had Mexican hot chocolate, you know how wonderfully cinnamon and hot pepper blend with chocolate. Now it's time to reunite them all in a decadent ice cream that doesn't require any cooking or special equipment.
Before you wonder what kind of weapon my kitchen has wrought, I'll rush to clarify that I'm sharing the cookies I made for my husband to take along for his committee when he recently defended his dissertation. They ate over a dozen cookies!
Birthdays are no minor happening in my home. That said, what a difference a year makes when it comes to the special request of my youngster. At six, she wanted nothing more than pink donuts. At seven, her tastes had grown to chocolate-covered strawberry cheesecake!
I love gift-giving that involves using my kitchen magic and enjoying return gifts that showcase the talents of my friends and family. In that spirit, I'm sharing my easy truffle recipe. Yep, I mean it. These are simple to put together and get rave reviews every time!
Move over, caramel. Candied apples can come in all kinds of varieties. One of my favorites is a multi-layered treat featuring the flavors in s'mores. They take a little time to make and are a beautiful mess to eat … and are worth every minute and every napkin required!
If you are looking for a cookie recipe that keeps soft and fresh for more than a day or two, this one's for you. If you think good things come in small packages, this one's for you. If you like, no love, chocolate … this one is definitely for you!
It's that strange time of the year when you need a warm jacket in the morning and a pair of shorts by afternoon. The seasons are dancing and unsure which should be taking the lead. It can be a frustrating time, but it's also filled with beauty. Delight in it a bit with a scoop of ice cream that blends spicy hot cocoa flavors with the chill that lingering summer requires.
You'll fall in love with this rich, fudge-like cake that's bursting with cherries and chocolate. While it doesn't need a thick ganache drizzle to complete it, who is going to complain about taking a bite of chocolate cake that's filled with cherries and coated in fudge?
A delicious cookie bar recipe gets its bite from ginger - both powdered and crystallized - and the result is a decidedly grown up cookie bar that pairs well with everything from your morning coffee to a glass of port or whiskey at the end of the day.
