February is a month filled with a lot of sweets. If you are looking for something a little less saccharin and a bit more grownup, try enjoying some delightful black forest mini-cakes. Dark chocolate gets infused with cherries and port and then topped with a great whipped cream-buttercream combination.
Sometimes, you find yourself with a special occasion and you need a bit more than an after dinner mint. Get ready for Chocolate Mint Infusion Cupcakes … perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and even Valentine's Day!
Enjoy the spirit of the holidays by sharing a cup of warmth and sweetness with your family and friends. But lest you worry that will leave you exhausted and ready for a long winter's nap, take a lot of the work out of it for you and add an extra sparkle of fun to your loved ones' day!
Sometimes we get cravings. One of mine is a particular variety of Girl Scout Cookies. But what's a girl to do when they aren't being sold? I suppose I could wait until they are … or make a pie that covers all the flavors I'm craving and dig in!
For me, the holidays are steeped in the tradition of making amazing cookies, bars, and candies. If you feel like that's been a little thin for you so far, fear not! We've got a quick, simple, amazing bar recipe that features a layer of peanut butter fudge.
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!
