Weekends in the Kitchen and Beyond
One of my favorite flavors is peppermint, especially when incorporated into something chocolaty. Take a break from counting calories this holiday season and try out these mind-boggling 3-layer mint cream brownies. There are a few extra steps and added waiting times involved to put this together, but, you should still go for it. Make the […]
My roommate and friend from college introduced me to these delicious bar cookies. I’m forever thankful!!! These cookies are so easy to make and yet so tasty–for kids, young and old–that it’s our staple cookie for the holiday dessert table (no matter what the holiday) and to take to parties. You need graham cracker crumbs, […]
The name is deceiving. Yes, it’s true–powdery cocoa can be transformed into an amazingly rich, fudgy chocolate cookie. This cookie ranks as the most decadent chocolate cookie I’ve ever had. There are chocolate chips, but all they seem to add is a burst of chocolate and a contrasting texture. The rich chocolate comes from a […]
My son was turning 11 years old, so it was time again for me to roll up my sleeves and create his favorite of all time birthday cake. To sum up this gem of a recipe: It’s a cake with regular chocolate cake layers (each cut in half to make 4 layers), but spread with […]
I volunteered to make a cake for a Halloween-themed party. Kids would be there and adults. Something scary would not work. Something too kiddy-like also would not work. I settled on an orange-black themed cake with a spider-web top. There were a lot of steps to get through, though luckily, the steps were pretty easy, A […]