Our second Tuesdays with Dorie recipe this month was very apropos for Valentine’s Day…an extremely rich, creamy sensation called Boca Negra…which translates to black mouth. And even better than just a magnificent chocolate wonder was the...
I haven’t made this recipe in years…in fact, it’s been so long, I can’t find the recipe! I wasn’t thrilled with the quality of the mousse in the original, so this gave me...
I was delighted when my friend, Annie, of From the Bookshelf invited me to do a guest blog post…but it’s always a little daunting knowing you have to make something extra special…hoping it...
Chocolate Tiramisu Guest Post I met my friend, Annie, on a food site which revolves around Ina Garten…but we really got to know each other when I started blogging. After Annie won my...
A twist on the classic pavlova, this Maple Mousse in a Meringue Shell is both elegant and delicious! Maple Mousse The April 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Evelyne of the blog Cheap...
Frozen Chocolate Crêpes filled with chocolate mousse make an elegant, impressive dessert. The combination of chocolate crepes rolled around chocolate mousse and served over creme anglaise will wow anyone who’s lucky enough to get a...
Move over chicken wings, these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Blue Cheese Sauce are a flavorful, mildly spicy appetizer that’s perfect for game day, tailgating or any gathering of friends! Less messy than their namesake,...
When oatmeal and peanut butter cookies collide with M&M’s, chocolate chips and walnuts, the result is a batch of chewy, irresistible Classic Monster Cookies! I’ve loved these flourless cookies since my mom used to...
This incredibly decadent Triple Layer Cocoa Cake is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion. With three moist, tender layers and a rich, glossy ganache frosting, the chocoholics in your life will rejoice with...
Made with pound cake, Grand Marnier, creme anglaise, whipped cream, and fresh raspberries, each bite of this Traditional English Trifle was pure bliss. Decades ago, while my parents were living in Scotland for the...
Bûche de Noël is a traditional French Christmas dessert. Also known as a Christmas Yule log, it’s a chocolate cake roll with a chocolate filling and whipped chocolate ganache frosting. Sold yet? This Christmas...
This fudgy S’mores Pie with a marshmallow topping drew such rave reviews at our 4th of July party that it just may become a yearly tradition! A graham cracker crust, fudgy chocolate filling, and...
I'm a skinny chick with a penchant for baking...with 3 hungry kids, a chocoholic hubby plus an energetic pup who excels at crumb removal. As a confident, self-taught baker, I have a plethora of knowledge to share.
